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Wheelchair Accessible Home Exchange: A Family Review

A special needs mom and disability travel blogger shares her honest experience with HomeExchange, including the pros and cons of this way of travel.

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My HomeExchange Story: Washington, DC during the presidential inauguration

HomeExchanger JennyLee traveled to Washington, DC for the presidential inauguration. She shares her story and tips for things to do in the city.

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Discover a flexible, authentic, affordable way to travel cross-country

Stephen and Craig’s HomeExchange adventures have taken them halfway across the country while making great memories for a shockingly low price.

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Cheap Banff Vacation: How We Stayed in Banff for $21/Night

Learn how a family of 4 spent 5 nights in Banff and 4 nights in Canmore for only $21 CAD per night with HomeExchange. Find out how you can too!

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The HomeExchange community sends their best wishes for the New Year

Now that the year is winding down, we asked the community to send you some love through our Facebook groups. Here are some of their warm messages and best wishes for 2021.

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My HomeExchange story: Peaceful getaway in Hot Springs, Arkansas

HomeExchanger Lori has done 11 home exchanges. This year, she went to Hot Springs, Arkansas for a getaway with her husband. She shares her story about traveling with HomeExchange for a much-need respite.

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My HomeExchange Story: 100 exchanges in 83 countries

83 countries and 100 home exchanges in almost 50 years: long-time traveler William uses HomeExchange to pursue his passion of traveling the world.

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Why Are You Thankful for HomeExchange?

This holiday season, we asked members why they're thankful to be part of the HomeExchange community, the best way to travel affordably and authentically.

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Best Christmas getaways with loved ones: stories from home exchangers

Many people spend the Christmas holidays traveling, using HomeExchange to ensure this time of year is magical, warm, and welcoming. Read their stories!

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Family of 6 travels cross-country "roadschooling" with HomeExchange

This family of six has been roadschooling and home exchanging across the US due to the flexibility COVID-19 gave them, hitting 9 national parks in 5 weeks!

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Amid divisions, HomeExchange travel brings people together

HomeExchange is the opportunity to expand our cultural understanding of the world. We do more than share our homes with each other, we share our lives.

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Meet 7 home exchangers who are safely traveling during COVID-19

Meet seven HomeExchangers who have successfully planned vacations for the remainder of the year. They share their experiences and tips for staying safe while traveling during a global pandemic.

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My home exchange in London: 'Stay in a local home in a local neighborhood'

Debi, a HomeExchanger from California, has enjoyed a dozen home swaps. One that is especially memorable was her first exchange, when she traveled to London.

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Tips and tricks for hosting your first home exchange

Have you ever worried your home exchange guests won't be satisfied with your home? One home exchanger had the same fear. Now, she shares her tips for having an amazing home swap host experience.

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Hosting a home swap: top tips and trade secrets from a long-time exchanger

Debi has hosted people in her home from England, Spain, Italy and Australia. As an experienced HomeExchange host, Debi goes above and beyond to make sure her home is welcoming for guests.

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HomeExchange: A community that’s always here for you

This summer, many HomeExchangers managed to organize exchanges locally. Learn more about home exchanger’s summer 2020!

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Thank you for sharing your beautiful summer with us 🧡

We love reading about your home-exchanges, especially when it comes with photos 😍 Thank you to everyone who shared their beautiful pictures with us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/homeexchangecom/]! Discover HomeExchange

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Yes, your home is perfect for home-exchanging!

You don't really know why but you think your house or apartment is not attractive enough to do a home exchange. Well, that’s totally not the case!

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House swapping forms global community around the world

Time with family in Australia, guests to take care of your dog, and your own pizza oven— what's not to love about home exchanging?

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My HomeExchange host story: 'We've been able to travel a ton' by house swapping

Katherine has completed 38 home exchanges, often hosting guests in her home in Dallas, Texas. She shares her tips and tricks on having a successful hosting experience.

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My HomeExchange Story: Sun, Family, Food on the Mediterranean Sea

Meet HomeExchange member Klara! This July, Klara traveled to Croatia for a relaxing vacation by the Mediterranean Sea.

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How HomeExchange Travelers Have Adapted During a Global Pandemic

The last six months have been filled with changes— to how we live, shop, work, and travel. Home exchangers can celebrate this way of travel that is flexible and adaptable to almost any situation!

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90-year-old "retiring" home exchanger reflects on decades of travel

Sydney, London, Hong Kong, Bali… does this sound like a dream itinerary? For long-time HomeExchanger Sondra Landin, these are just a few of the places she has visited during two decades of home exchanging.

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My cozy Smoky Mountains home exchange getaway

A HomeExchange member shares her experience of a cozy, much-needed getaway in a home exchange cabin in the Smoky Mountains.

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My HomeExchange Story: 'Why on earth wouldn't you do it?!'

HomeExchange member Jane has completed nine home swaps. She shares the story of her 2019 exchange to Salisbury, United Kingdom.

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