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HomeExchange Reviews

Hosting a home swap: top tips and trade secrets from a long-time exchanger

Debi has hosted people in her home from England, Spain, Italy and Australia. As an experienced HomeExchange host, Debi goes above and beyond to make sure her home is welcoming for guests.

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Guide to home exchange

How to take a longer vacation on a budget by arranging multiple home exchanges

When you are a HomeExchange member, you have the benefit of arranging unlimited home exchanges for the whole year. Our members take advantage of this by arranging multiple exchanges in a row, so they can have a longer getaway.

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Guide to home exchange

How to live as a 'digital nomad' working from anywhere with HomeExchange

Learn how one home exchanger lives as a digital nomad, working while traveling around the world, while being financially savvy and living like a local.

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HomeExchange Reviews

HomeExchange: A community that’s always here for you

This summer, many HomeExchangers managed to organize exchanges locally. Learn more about home exchanger’s summer 2020!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Locals Share Tips on Traveling and Home Exchanging Through Australia

The beautiful, diverse country of Australia has more than 1,300 home exchanges, each offering the opportunity to discover Australia through a local's eyes.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

US ski vacation homes for your winter on the slopes

There are plenty of home exchanges near excellent skiing and snowboarding spots. Here are a few highlights in ideal locations— and many of them are second homes, so they have more flexible availability.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Thank you for sharing your beautiful summer with us 🧡

We love reading about your home-exchanges, especially when it comes with photos 😍 Thank you to everyone who shared their beautiful pictures with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeexchangecom/]! Discover HomeExchange [https:

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 home exchanges in the US available for Labor Day weekend

Still haven't figured out your Labor Day weekend plans? Never fear! There are nearly 4,000 home exchanges in the U.S. with availability over the Labor Day long weekend.

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Guide to home exchange

Home-exchanging and home manuals: what other HomeExchangers find most useful

Preparing a home manual can be confusing so we asked HomeExchangers what kind of information is most useful for them in a home manual.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Yes, your home is perfect for home-exchanging!

You don't really know why but you think your house or apartment is not attractive enough to do a home exchange. Well, that’s totally not the case!

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Guide to home exchange

Home-exchanging and privacy: what to do with your personal and valuable items as commonly practiced by HomeExchangers

It’s important to feel comfortable when leaving your home to your exchange partners. HomeExchangers share what they do with their valuables when hosting.

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HomeExchange Reviews

House swapping forms global community around the world

Time with family in Australia, guests to take care of your dog, and your own pizza oven— what's not to love about home exchanging?

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange host story: 'We've been able to travel a ton' by house swapping

Katherine has completed 38 home exchanges, often hosting guests in her home in Dallas, Texas. She shares her tips and tricks on having a successful hosting experience.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Sun, Family, Food on the Mediterranean Sea

Meet HomeExchange member Klara! This July, Klara traveled to Croatia for a relaxing vacation by the Mediterranean Sea.

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Guide to home exchange

Home exchange: the most common doubts

Home swapping can seem a bit intimidating. Exchangers can be  a bit apprehensive at first, which is perfectly normal. Letting complete strangers come to your home, or having an exchange canceled at the

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    HomeExchange
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Guide to home exchange

How to Convince your Partner to Go with HomeExchange

All our tips to convince your partner to finish signing up for HomeExchange by getting rid of their doubts and objections.

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    HomeExchange
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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Vacation in the mountains: 5 must-see destinations

How about a vacation in the mountains this summer? What to see? What to do? We help you discover five must-see destinations in Europe and explore unique activities in each. Look for your

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HomeExchange Reviews

How HomeExchange Travelers Have Adapted During a Global Pandemic

The last six months have been filled with changes— to how we live, shop, work, and travel. Home exchangers can celebrate this way of travel that is flexible and adaptable to almost any situation!

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HomeExchange Reviews

90-year-old "retiring" home exchanger reflects on decades of travel

Sydney, London, Hong Kong, Bali… does this sound like a dream itinerary? For long-time HomeExchanger Sondra Landin, these are just a few of the places she has visited during two decades of home exchanging.

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Guide to home exchange

Home-exchange and cleaning: how HomeExchangers clean and prepare their home

While cleaning is not a “fun” and “sexy” topic to talk about when arranging your vacations, as with anything else, it’s important to communicate about your expectations when discussion about your exchange

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HomeExchange Reviews

My cozy Smoky Mountains home exchange getaway

A HomeExchange member shares her experience of a cozy, much-needed getaway in a home exchange cabin in the Smoky Mountains.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: 'Why on earth wouldn't you do it?!'

HomeExchange member Jane has completed nine home swaps. She shares the story of her 2019 exchange to Salisbury, United Kingdom.

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HomeExchange Reviews

HomeExchange Members’ Best Memories

HomeExchange allows you to go on cheap vacations, but above all, to live exceptional and unique experiences that a traditional rental or a hotel can’t provide. Whether you travel alone, as a

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HomeExchange News

To our loyal members: thank you

Thanks to our loyal members, our community has and will continue to grow in the coming years and we want to thank you for your loyalty.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

9 destinations off the beaten path in Quebec, Canada

There are many hidden treasures and brand-new activities to discover in beautiful Quebec! Here are some of our favorite adventures "off the beaten path."

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