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Top 5 Public Parks to Visit in the United Kingdom

There are plenty of public parks throughout the UK— here are the top five best ones that provide a break and relaxation that everyone needs on vacation.

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5 Best Scuba Diving Destinations

Seas and oceans cover three-fourths of our planet, but most people don’t know what is hidden under all that water. Scuba diving reveals a new dimension of our blue planet, giving us

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HomeExchange Reviews

Meet world travelers and home exchangers Etienne and Viviane

The HomeExchange team visited two home swappers to learn about their experience visiting Paris from Quebec, Canada.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 most magical places to visit at night

When landmarks and monuments are illuminated at night, they can feel totally different. Here are 10 of the most magical places to visit by night.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Hometown Tour House Swapping

See how one experienced traveler Dawn reaches out to home exchangers and helps to give them the best local experience.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Home Swapping in Canada

Open up your second home for exchange possibilities, and you could be surprised where you’ll be traveling next. Be it a vacation home or weekend getaway cottage, you’ll have more opportunities and flexibility in exchanges.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Meet a HomeExchange Member and World Traveler

Meet Corinne, a long-time home exchanger! We discuss her life, travel, and her experience with home exchange.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: A birthday celebration in Paris, France

> Amanda recently moved to an apartment in Long Beach, California and needed a way to celebrate her 30th birthday. Her budget was limited, and it was an important birthday to celebrate. As

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Beautiful Streets from Around the World

Must see Streets around the World This week at HomeExchange, we have decided to compile a list of 10 of the most beautiful and interesting streets from all around the world. It was

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Things To See and Do in Ireland

Check out our recommendations for things to do on your next vacation in Ireland.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Honeymoon House Swap

Sheila and Tom share the wonderful story of their honeymoon home exchanging with a couple from Scotland.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Berlin, Germany

> We exchanged keys and he went to catch a plane for Barcelona. Later, we were exchanging photos via WhatsApp, of them on the Barceloneta beach [https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/

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Guide to home exchange

Everything you need to know about HomeExchange GuestPoints

HomeExchange is a free community of home exchangers. The GuestPoints system helps our members organize reciprocal and non-reciprocal home exchanges.

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Guide to home exchange

Verification: A Trusted Service for a Successful HomeExchange

What is Verification on HomeExchange? Verification is a free service offered by HomeExchange in which the identity and address of our members are verified by our team. Why do we offer free verification?

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

15 unconventional things to do in Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux has a lot to offer travelers. Discover the unique "off the beaten path" things to do and see in this lovely city with HomeExchange.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

Tips for Traveling With Kids from Family Travel Bloggers

These tips for traveling with children will make your next family vacation more fun for everyone, adults included.

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15 unconventional things to do in London, England

These tips will enable you to experience London to its fullest and the experiences will leave you with great memories and awesome stories to share.

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10 islands in the Pacific Ocean where you can stay for free with a home swap

Discover 10 of the dreamiest in the Pacific Ocean, where you can find accommodations for free with HomeExchange!

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HomeExchange Reviews

Ski Vacations With HomeExchange

Every year, our members save thousands of dollars and have unforgettable experiences when they use HomeExchange for their ski vacations. But don’t just take our word for it! Check out these ski exchange testimonials.

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Guide to home exchange

Endless Benefits of Home Exchanging

Everyone knows that saving money on accommodation is one motivating factor of planning a home exchange. However, there are many more free perks that have me convinced home exchanging is the most enjoyable way for our family to travel. Many of them, money cannot buy.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

5 original outdoor activities for summer vacation

Check out some of these coolest outdoor activities you can do during summer.

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Travel Inspiration and Tips

10 Fun and Simple DIY Travel Projects and Crafts

If you’re hitting the road for a travel adventure soon, make sure you have all the travel accessories you need! Here are 10 fun and simple DIY projects to have you traveling in style.

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HomeExchange Reviews

My HomeExchange Story: Finistère, France

Marie, married and mother of 3 daughters and a son. She lives in Finistère in an ecological home. At the end of November she decided that it would be a good idea to

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Guide to home exchange

Tips for Planning a Long-Term Home Exchange

Even though organizing a multi-city exchange can seem overwhelming at first, it’s really not too much different from setting up a regular home exchange.

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HomeExchange Reviews

Chris and Hannah's Epic Home Exchange Year: Part 1

by Chris and Hannah > When we joined HomeExchange.com [http://HomeExchange.com] in 2010 we had no idea just how frequently ‘too good to miss’ opportunities would PING! into our inbox. If,

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