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Guide to home exchange

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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Guide to home exchange

Local Home Swaps for a Getaway Free From Coronavirus Worries

Looking to disconnect, but worried about travel advisories surrounding the coronavirus? You don’t have to go far to achieve that relaxed, holiday feel. HomeExchange is an ideal option for short getaways, even when you don't want to leave your hometown.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: House swap in Florence, Italy

HomeExchange member Carol shares her story of visiting Italy in February 2020. Carol stayed in a home exchange while in Florence and had an unforgettable experience. The trip was a lot about food, she admits, but also about hospitality and celebration.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Stay in New Zealand's first National Park City for free with a home swap

If the thought of staying in a National Park City in New Zealand sounds like a dream come true, you can further support environmentally-friendly tourism by staying in a house swap in the Bay of Plenty!

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

8 Must-Visit Homes in Australia

Discover your next adventure in eight of the best destinations in each of Australia's states and territories.

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Sustainable Tourism

10 Tips to be a Responsible Traveller

We believe it's all the little things we do that can leave a significant impact, so we've made a list of things you can consider doing.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

11 Out of the Ordinary House Swap Listings

Here are some of the most spectacular HomeExchange listings, where living like a local takes you to a whole new level of discovery.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: My first time hosting a house swap

Estefania shares the story of her first home swap hosting experience.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 fabulous Canada home exchanges

Here are some of the coolest home exchanges in each Canadian province. From Alberta to Saskatchewan, house swaps abound in the Great White North.

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Guide to home exchange

How to Surprise Your Guests

Dear HomeExchangers, As you may have noticed, the HomeExchange experience is not limited to a simple home exchange, it is much more than that ... it is the chance to be able to share

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange story: Singapore on a budget

Using HomeExchange made Yvonne's trip budget-friendly and affordable! Learn more about Yvonne's experience in Singapore staying in a home swap.

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Website improvements in February

An improved map and a more empowered Member Support for changes in your exchange dates. Dear Members, As always, it is important for us to share our website’s latest updates with you

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 5 Seafood Dives in New England

From Maine to Connecticut, here are the best seafood restaurants in New England worth a visit, and worth every calorie.

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