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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Amazing Home Swaps in Los Angeles for Your Next Trip to the Golden State

Here are just a handful of our gorgeous home exchanges in Los Angeles to help you start planning for your next vacation on the west coast.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 Travel Podcasts To Download Before Your Next Trip

Whether you're dreaming about travel, planning for your next vacation, or are already on a plane to your next destination, these travel podcasts are ones you won't regret downloading!

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5 Travel-Themed Subscription Boxes Sent Straight to Your Door

If you want to experience new things and get some tastes from around the world while staying home, check out these travel-themed subscription boxes!

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HomeExchange Reviews

HomeExchangers' Generosity and Solidarity Amid Global Crisis

We want to highlight some acts of generosity and solidarity of our HomeExchangers, which remind us of the strength of our community and the importance of leaning on each other during hard times.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 Travel Movies and TV Shows To Help You Dream About Your Next Vacation

Let your imagination take you away with these travel movies and TV shows! Curl up with your favorite sweatpants and a bowl of popcorn and dream about your next trip.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Iceland: What to Do and Where to Stay in the Land of Fire and Ice

Traveling to Iceland to enjoy volcanoes, hot springs, glaciers, geysers and lava fields can be affordable with a home swap. Here are some of the best things to do and places to stay in the Land of Fire and Ice.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Locals Share their Tips for Unusual Things to do in France

French locals share their suggestions for things to do in France that are unusual and unforgettable. From the best food in Paris to charming small towns in France, these locals share their secrets.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 10 Most Popular Homes on HomeExchange in 2019

Find out which houses were the most visited on HomeExchange in 2019: inspiring destinations for your next home exchanges

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March Improvements to the Website

Hello everyone, Here is some of today’s website news describing the optimizations that our team of 13 developers and 3 "product" managers worked on this month. As a reminder, the

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Guide to home exchange

Stay Home and Keep Sharing

We're encouraging HomeExchangers to share tips and ideas to keep us all busy and positive during the global pandemic. We can continue to exchange without leaving our home!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 Places to Travel in France that Aren't Paris

Dreaming of traveling to France, but want to avoid the crowds and touristy attractions that Paris offers? When you plan your next vacation in France with home exchange, consider staying in one of these beautiful locations.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Great Dive Sites for HomeExchangers

From submerged medieval ghost towns to frenzied hammerhead sharks and even manta ray night dives, we’ve picked 10 great spots that will have you reaching for your passport… and your flippers. Tired

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Get to know HomeExchange - Search and message

Every home exchange starts with a simple destination search and sending a message. Here are the best tips to get the most out of your exchanges.

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HomeExchange News

Today, we closed our offices. And tomorrow?

On Wednesday, at the request of the American team, we closed our office in Boston. On Thursday evening, after the address of the President of the French Republic, we decided to close our

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

How Cultures Around the World Say Hello Without Touching

Check out our list of countries and cultures that greet each other without touching each other! There's no need to lunge for the hand sanitizer after you say hi in one of these ways.

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HomeExchange News

HomeExchange Supports International Women's Rights Day

Dear HomeExchangers, On this day dedicated to women's rights, we want to share two young HomeExchangers’ project with you. Selma and Isolde are the founders of the World of Women (WOW)

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

The Essential Guide to the Great American Road Trip

With a road trip, you don't have to worry about airport germs, flights getting cancelled or being quarantined in another country, but you can still have the exploration and thrills of a lifetime when you travel.

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Guide to home exchange

Hosting a home exchange for the first time? Don’t be nervous!

Read anecdotes about hosting a home exchange from seasoned pros, who tell us about their initial home swapping doubts that became unforgettable stories of hospitality.

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HomeExchange Reviews

10 People Who Made Long-Lasting Friendships By Home Exchanging

One of the benefits of home exchanging is that you stay in real homes and receive warmer welcomes. Hear from HomeExchange members who made lifelong friendships.

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HomeExchange Reviews

15 People With Kids Who Love Home Exchanging For Families

Taking your whole family on vacation can be expensive and inconvenient, but a home exchange provides flexibility on a budget! Here's what 15 HomeExchange members had to say about home exchanging with kids.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Tips for Traveling Safely with Your Pets

Traveling with a furry friend? Heres 10 tips on traveling safely with man's best friend.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

The Best Paris Neighborhoods to Stay In

Paris boasts several cool neighborhoods to stay in during your visit. To help you make your selection, here are a few recommendations!

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Guide to home exchange

How to take eye-catching photos for your home exchange profile

It's a fact: homes that have photos of the interior have a better chance of finding an exchange. If you want your house swap to get lots of eyeballs, see if your pictures could use a makeover as the summer season approaches.

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Guide to home exchange

Your Home Exchange Prep Checklist

Preparing for a home exchange? Discover this extensive checklist to help you get organized to host for your next home exchange so you are sure to not forget anything for your guest.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 Art Centers Not to Miss During Your Travels

From Montauk to Singapore, from Malaga to Milan, passing through Paris, here are our recommendations for the top five art centers to visit in your travels.

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