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How your feedback helps us improve

Dear HomeExchangers, As you know, we are always working towards improving your HomeExchange experience and making our community stronger. As you, our Members, are the center of our wonderful community, we are always

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Christmas Traditions from Around the World

Home-exchanging is a great way for you to experience different cultures and live locally all around the world. And Christmas is a great season to experience the unique traditions and celebrations in new

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HomeExchange News

Let’s show the real and warm HomeExchange community to the world!

We love hearing about you and your great HomeExchange experiences. You, and every other Member, are an important part of the community, and we want to show it to the world! And who

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Discover the kindness of the HomeExchange community

Dear HomeExchangers, As you know, home-exchanging is more than just another form of accommodation. It is an amazing experience that allows you to live as a local anywhere in the world, as well

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Guide to home exchange

Our Members Share Their Hidden Gems

Instead of dining at mediocre, overpriced restaurants, savour a meal at your local host’s recommended eatery. Instead of visiting overcrowded tourist attractions, head over to some lesser-known hidden gems in the city.

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Our Community’s 6 Principles, Illustrated by Our Members

HomeExchange is, above all, a story of trust, sharing, and hospitality. Our community is based on an exchange of houses and apartments and each Member is both a guest and a host. Even

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Thank You for Your Engagement

We are happy to continue growing the first home-exchange community with you because we are convinced that this is the most beautiful, the most authentic and responsible way to travel. Join our Facebook

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Return to London

Carol tells us about her return trip to London [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/City%20of%20London%2C%20United%20Kingdom?location_id=NT_AP3PoLHpeA15ngMJxal4hC&place_id=false] . How did you find your

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

How to bring happiness to your home with Hygge

Discover the Danish concept of Hygge and bring happiness into your home!

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HomeExchange News

Information on HomeExchange Laws in Hawaii

Bill 41, or Ordinance 22-7 was adopted by the City Council this spring and signed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi on June 25, 2022. It updates changes on restrictions for short-term rentals (STRs) from 30 days to 90 days.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Whittier, California

Gina tells us about her family trip to California [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/City%20of%20Whittier%2C%20CA%2C%20United%20States?location_id=NT_T-gV7EP6xghCM0rDpmDiHA&place_id=false] and their visit

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What the Member Support Team is Up To

Dear Members, I am Alicia from the Member Support team. I, along with the whole team, would like to send you a little message to let you know how we work, and to

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HomeExchange Reviews

My Host Story #6: Debby & Rob

We love making people feel welcome in our home, and being able to leave without a worry. I have done more than 15 exchanges and have never had a bad experience so far.

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HomeExchange News

The importance of having an engaged and committed community

We would like to thank all of you for making HomeExchange what it is today: an engaged and committed community of Members who share values of hospitality and generosity! As you know, home-exchanging

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Desenzano del Garda

Janice tells us about her home exchange on Lago di Garda [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/City%20of%20Desenzano%20del%20Garda%2C%20Italy?location_id=NT_G.l96gSQI89FM0PzUROFoC&filter%5B%5D=response-rate-above-threshold&

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Guide to home exchange

Do not be afraid of HomeExchanging

This Halloween season, don’t let home-exchanging scare you! Leave that to the ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Contrary to what some people may believe, home-exchanging is not as frightening as it may sound.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Our Trip to the Big Island of Hawaii

Michelle tells us about her lovely exchange to Hawaii [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/Hawaii%2C%20United%20States?location_id=NT_CsAupZOUxKcrWyYi8jkJHD&filter%5B%5D=response-rate-above-threshold&place_id=false] , where she

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Amsterdam and Mallorca with the Family

The summer of 2018, Kelly managed to arrange back-to-back exchanges. The first one for 8 days with a family in Amsterdam [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/Amsterdam%2C%20Netherlands?location_id=NT_CL0EGHqUih6mQ1V7NkvU.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My Host Story #5: Marjorie & Darrell

> It's really fun to share our town with others. We've gathered lots of maps, menus, and travel guides for our area and leave recommendations for nearby activities. It

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Guide to home exchange

Is HomeExchange for Me?

> Some of the most commonly held myths about home exchanging. And our best shots at busting them. Sharing is not new. It goes back to the dawn of humanity itself, and yet

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Website Stories

Everything Done to Help Facilitate Your Exchanges

Finding a HomeExchange is not always easy and definitely not as convenient as reserving a hotel with a few simple clicks. But isn’t that the beauty of HomeExchange in some way? Finding

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Website Stories

What makes HomeExchange a trustful community?

Trust is one of the key aspects to home-exchange. How do we promote it and how can you contribute to it? At HomeExchange, we believe that trust is key for a successful home-exchange.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My Host Story #4: Yvonne & Mike

> We love it that people enjoy our city and home as it gives us an appreciation that we might otherwise not have had. We also feel very grateful for the friendships we

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HomeExchange Reviews

My Host Story #3: Sophie

> What I particularly like is finding out what visits our guests liked or what they enjoyed discovering around my home. You always get new ideas about what is nice to see where

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Website Stories

What have we been working on these past few months?

Dear Members, We are happy to have noticed that in the recent months, the number of exchanges finalized on HomeExchange has increased by 50% compared to last year. As we are listening to

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