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February News!

We would like to update you on the exciting recent improvements of the platform, including those on the HomeExchange app.

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Guide to home exchange

Make Your Home Exchange-Ready

By putting out your welcome mat before an exchange, your guests will feel more comfortable visiting your home and have a worry-free vacation. Here are a few tips to prepare yourself for an exchange.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Zion National Park

HomeExchange member Gina was a guest at a HomeExchange home in St. George, Utah in 2018 with her family. She shares her story of the swap, as well as hosting members at her own home for the first time.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Host Story: Canadian Hospitality

Ryan has been a member of HomeExchange for four years and has hosted several exchanges with people from around the world in his home in Ontario, Canada. He shares his experience as a host, including how he was able to overcome his fears of allowing people to live in his home.

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Website Stories

We all have a good reason to love HomeExchange!

The HomeExchange community has shown us that there are many reasons to love HomeExchange! What's yours?

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 10 Travel Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

While you’re browsing HomeExchange to help make your travel dreams a reality, here are a few travel destinations you just might want to add to your bucket list.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Planning Your Hawaii Vacation: Which Island Is Right For You?

It’s the time of year where it’s easy to start dreaming of a Hawaiian vacation while stuck at your desk at work. The six major islands to visit in Hawaii are

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

My HomeExchange Story: Cycling Adventures in Copenhagen

Robyn has been a member of HomeExchange since 2006. She shares her experience of her trip to Copenhagen in 2016.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Home Exchanges from a dog's point of view - Meet Crusoe!

Welcome to another post of our Meet a member [https://www.homeexchange.com/blog/tag/stories/] series, to learn about your fellow Community members, or should we say, “fellow furry Community members?” Meet

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Vacation for Under $1000!

Getting away without spending a lot can be difficult. We did a bit of research for you to find ways to spend less than $1,000 on your next vacation. You don’t

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HomeExchange Reviews

HomeExchange Through the Eyes of a Member

Christine, Thomas & Luca are a HomeExchange Family in their 3rd year of HomeExchange [https://www.homeexchange.com/] and they have already done numerous exchanges.  Read on to see why they love HomeExchange.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Cape Town, South Africa

Alex and Anna tell us about their exchange to Cape Town, South Africa [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/City%20of%20Cape%20Town%2C%20Western%20Cape%2C%20South%20Africa?location_id=NT_uEjrErtQuTNreQAESHjzOD&

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 10 Homes of 2020

At HomeExchange, we take joy in discovering all that the world has to offer, from continent to continent, and our community is uniquely suited to offer a wide array of homes to explore. We’ve compiled the homes that have inspired you to do more of what you love - travel.

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HomeExchange Reviews

You know you’re a HomeExchanger when…

Those reasons why you know you are a HomeExchanger... Which is yours?

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    HomeExchange
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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Ana tells us about her trip to Play Del Carmen [https://www.homeexchange.com/search-v2/City%20of%20Playa%20del%20Carmen%2C%20Mexico?location_id=NT_RNde19dVdk1MR1O782q6KC&filter%5B%5D=response-rate-above-threshold&place_

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Website Stories

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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