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Why Iceland Is One of Our Preferred Destinations

> There are few places on Earth as uniquely compelling as the “Land of Fire and Ice.” Discover why Iceland is a favorite destination for a growing number of HomeExchange members. There must

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

The Best of Barcelona Nightlife: Cocktails, Tapas, Music

Thanks to it’s all night hours, young crowd and great food and wine, Barcelona is known as one of the top nightlife destinations on the planet.

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Guide to home exchange

Improve your profile: 5 tips for taking photos of your home exchange

Increase your chances of finding a home exchange by following our tips to improve your profile images. Great photos will help you organize more exchanges.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Traveling Across Europe During Parental Leave

After the birth of her second daughter and the possibility of a full year of parental leave, what could be better than home exchanging around Europe as a family?

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Traveling in Lake Champlain, Vermont

Discover home exchange with HomeExchange through member stories and reviews. Active members of HomeExchange are the best source of information.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: San Francisco

Discover home exchange with HomeExchange Members Andrew is an active member with 7 exchanges and counting.  His home in San Francisco, California, is located on a hill with incredible views of the city

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HomeExchange Reviews

Let Your Home Exchange Surprise You

Meet Krupa and Varun, a wanderlust couple from Miami. They allow HomeExchange inquiries to decide their travel destinations for them. So far, they’ve been to Paris, St John’s, Barcelona and Buenos Aires!

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Guide to home exchange

“Home-Staging” or How to Create Better Listing Photos

> “Home-staging” is a critical step when it comes to selling or renting a home. Use it when you are thinking of doing a home exchange too! By Patricia F. Showing off the

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Five Top Less-Known Cities in North America

> The opportunity to try a local food specialty or walk down historic cobblestone streets without hordes of tourists! That’s what more and more travelers are seeking. So here are five less-known

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HomeExchange Reviews

Our Members’ Ski Adventures, Made Possible by HomeExchange

> There are few things as comforting as coming home after a long day of shredding, carving, jumping, and yes…falling more than we care to admit! Skiing is all about the challenge,

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My HomeExchange Story: One Year, 60 Exchanges in Latin America

They have embarked on a trip of a lifetime: a year-long family tour around Latin America. And they’re taking part in 60 home exchanges along the way.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 10 North American Ski Destinations For Your Next Home Exchange

Here are the top 10 ski destinations in North America, chosen by our home exchange members. All these awesome spots have plenty of home swaps available nearby so you can travel affordably.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Top 10 European Ski Destinations For Your Next Home Exchange

Here are the top 10 ski destinations in Europe, with perfect powder in France, Norway, Switzerland, and Italy. Stay there affordably with a home exchange!

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HomeExchange Reviews

A Trip to Brazil for the Rio Olympics With HomeExchange

By staying in a home exchange, accommodations were the easiest part of Lisa's trip to the Rio Olympics! Her home swap made the trip affordable and unforgettable.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Make Major Sporting Events Even Better

Whether you cheer for the Olympics, U.S. Open, or are more of a soccer or cycling fan, home exchanges provide the opportunity to be in the stands at your favorite sporting event.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Home Exchange for the Cycling Season in Europe!

We’re in the thick of cycling season, particularly in Europe, which is arguably the greatest hub for fans of two-wheeling. Lycra-clad athletes are out in full colorful splendor on almost every paved

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Vacation in Spain: Discover the diversity of its coastlines

The diversity of the Spanish coast has made Spain a destination of choice for vacation. Take a trip with us to discover a Spain full of surprises and varied landscapes!

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HomeExchange Reviews

Last-minute home exchange stories

Last-minute vacations sound scary, but they don’t have to be! HomeExchange [https://www.homeexchange.com/] can help quickly convert spontaneous ideas into exciting getaways. Isabelle shared pictures of her home exchange in

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

In Search of Iberian Castles and Kings

What young princesses and princes haven’t imagined living in the mysterious world of castles and crowns? Here are nine magical palaces in Spain and Portugal where a home exchange in the vicinity

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HomeExchange Reviews

A Learning Experience: Teachers Pay It Forward

Throughout the ages, writers and thinkers have remarked upon travel as an educational tool that expands minds and inspires the human spirit. Educators agree – just look at all the listings for teacher exchanges

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HomeExchange Reviews

Language Immersion Works: Take the Plunge

Experts agree: Language immersion – living surrounded by people and experiences that encourage constant speaking and thinking in another language – is the most effective method of learning. Immerse yourself like a local with HomeExchange

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HomeExchange Reviews

Heritage Tourism: Redefining a Sense of Home

Canada-based Annie Lalande stays in a home exchange as she searches for her birth father in Trinidad.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Meet a Home Exchanger: Monique's House Swap Travel Experience

Long-time house swapper Monique shares her travel experiences with HomeExchange.

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HomeExchange Reviews

One day, we received this home exchange offer. Was it a mistake?

Magalie lives in a 48-square-meter flat in Paris. When she received an exchange request with a large house in Australia, she couldn't believe it was real.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Free Summer Events and Where to Find Them

Here are a few fantastic festivals in some great HomeExchange locales. And they’re all free!

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