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Guide to home exchange

Work remotely from anywhere in the world by home exchanging

People are finding HomeExchange offers a way to work from anywhere in the world. While working remotely, they can explore a new city and prevent boredom.

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How HomeExchangers show their hospitality

Hospitality is essential to the HomeExchange experience. After all, how can you stay in someone else’s home if you don’t feel welcome? These HomeExchangers shared with us how they welcome guests into their home, and how they thank their hosts for hosting them.

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How to organize a home exchange with GuestPoints

Whether you are a newcomer to HomeExchange or have swapped your home dozens of times, you may not understand everything about the GuestPoints system. Here’s how to arrange a home exchange with GuestPoints.

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Pet-Sitting House Exchange for Pet Owners & Caretakers

HomeExchange is a truly incredible community that's bring people together all around the world for difference reasons. Among those people are pet owners and pet sitters. Our respectful community of mutual

  • Haleigh Walsworth
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Airbnb Long Term Rentals: What's the Best Alternative?

Slow travel is having a moment and it's not about to end. Ever since the world slowed down with the pandemic, the possibility of working away from the office was unlocked

  • Haleigh Walsworth
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Slow Travel: what if we took the time to travel in a better way thanks to HomeExchange?

Slow travel naturally applies to HomeExchange,it allows you to travel better by offering the opportunity to immerse yourself in places surrounded by locals

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Why and how should I organize a reciprocal exchange?

What is a reciprocal exchange? On HomeExchange, you can organize two main types of exchange: * reciprocal exchange: you come to my place and I come to yours (at the same time (simultaneous) or

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Home exchange and teachers: a lasting story

HomeExchange is the largest home exchanging community in the world – and teachers have always been the pioneers of this alternative (yet amazing) way of traveling. Which is hardly surprising when you consider teachers

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How does the referral program work at HomeExchange?

At the heart of the HomeExchange community lies a key act of sharing that goes far beyond ordinary home exchanging: referral. By encouraging your friends and family to join our great community, we

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HomeExchange vs Airbnb: What is The Best Alternative?

Looking for alternatives to Airbnb? Consider HomeExchange, with more flexibility, freedom, & affordability it's the best airbnb alternative.

  • Haleigh Walsworth
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How to home exchange when you’re retired

Retirement age has finally arrived (or is fast approaching) and you’re looking forward to being able to make some time for yourself. Better yet, you’d like to use this free time

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Our members reveal their top HomeExchange tips

Wondering how to make the most of your membership for affordable vacations? Our members share their top tips and tricks for securing and preparing for the best home exchanges! One of our favourite

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How to plan a long-term home exchange, from people who've done it

Arranging a long-term home swap is a dream for many, and it's becoming more possible than ever thanks to more flexible remote work and school policies. Find a long-term exchange Explore

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Bed Bugs & Home Exchanges: HomeExchange Tips & Policies

The spread of bedbugs in France has caused some concern for locals and tourists alike. So if bed bugs are on your mind at night, you might want to know how to identify

  • Haleigh Walsworth
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Unlocking Memorable Journeys with HomeExchange

The HomeExchange Revolution and Preparing Your Kids for Travel Success Jennifer Allen, the writer behind Wonders Within Reach, a travel blog for families with disabilities, and a mother of three, offers valuable insights

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Take part in our video challenge!

Want to help even more people discover the wonders of home swapping? Read on! Most of HomeExchange’s community remembers what it’s like to start your home swapping journey. There are inevitable

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Visiting Family is Even Sweeter with HomeExchange

Jennifer Allen, a special needs mom and disability travel blogger, shares how she's usually a fan of earning bonus guest points on her home when staying with family, but she recently

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Planning Your Road Trip Through HomeExchange

The world is wide and I want to make some memories! This summer, I have some travel goals and some flexibility - which is the perfect combination for planning a road trip through

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Why you should try a hospitality exchange, from members who have done it

At HomeExchange, we have two classic types of exchanges: reciprocal and GuestPoints. However, are you aware that there’s a third way to travel with HomeExchange that doesn’t involve reserving an entire home? Consider trying out a hospitality exchange!

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Tips for Including Wheelchair Accessibility in Your Home Profile on HomeExchange

Jennifer Allen is a special needs mom and disability travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. Here, she shares how to find determine whether or not your home on HomeExchange is fully wheelchair accessible.

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Introduction to GuestPoints on HomeExchange

Whether you’re new to HomeExchange or you’ve been a long-time member, we know that the concept of GuestPoints can be a little daunting. Here is your one-stop guide to receiving, using

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How does car exchange work?

Car rentals can be costly and complicated, and having a car waiting for you at your home swap is delightfully simple. Here are some answers to the top questions about car exchanges.

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Celebrate National Plan For Your Vacation Day with HomeExchange

The final Tuesday of January is National Plan for Your Vacation Day, a day meant to encourage people to start planning their upcoming trips in advance. If you want to get in the spirit of this holiday, we put together a list to help you plan your next vacation home swap with HomeExchange.

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Vacations for people with reduced mobility is achievable: they have tested (and adopted) home exchange!

Are you someone with reduced mobility who wants to travel? Try home exchanging and find accessible accommodations for your next vacation.

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10 Homes still available this Thanksgiving

This year why not try something new for Thanksgiving and travel someplace new to celebrate the holiday? With HomeExchange, swapping homes means that you’ll have access to a kitchen, a stove, and a place to have your own Thanksgiving celebration.

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