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Hello everyone,
In this new Gazette, you’ll find everything that creates the HomeExchange spirit: helping each other, sharing, traveling, and getting involved.
On the agenda: a new feature that will save you time (the listing translation tool directly in the app), and—as always—what makes the community so special: practical tips and stories that spark wanderlust (Australia, Paris, Silk road…). And to wrap up, a spotlight on concrete actions for responsible tourism.
Enjoy reading!
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Android or iOS user? You can now request automatic translations of listings (home descriptions and profiles) directly from the app. No more juggling multiple language versions of your listing 🥳
If you already had several language versions of your listing, consider deleting the others to keep things simple: My account > My home > Title and description.
👉 Read the full post for all the details
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Exactly a year ago, we launched a new feature on the platform: automatically sending a decline after 4 days with no response to a request. The goal: improve member responsiveness and help you find an exchange more easily.
A year later, the results are clear: real replies arrive 3.2× faster, 96% arrive in under 3 days, and exchanges are finalized almost 2× faster.
So the feature is here to stay — but the automated messages, sometimes seen as too cold, will soon be improved.
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👉 To keep up with all new platform features, head to the forum.
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First-time exchanger Heather is nervous about her upcoming swap — her home is lived-in, with 3 kids, 2 cats, and a few imperfections. She's wondering: does it really have to be perfect?
👉 Join the group to read all the tips and reassuring advice members shared with her
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We talk about it often: the art of welcoming makes all the difference!
A handwritten note, a bottle of wine, children’s drawings, a homemade tart… Our community shared the little gestures — given and received — that make a stay feel special. Some lovely ideas to discover.
👉 See all the ideas in the Facebook group
After more than 30 exchanges, this is the first gift that Sally has genuinely loved. 👉 Read the story about it.
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A few examples shared by members
☝️ A little drawing left by Lucie for her very first hosts!
☝️ A little drawing left by Lucie for her very first hosts!
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Every week, discover practical tips to get even more from home exchanging.
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Want to share your exchange tips with the community? Chat with other members? Find exchanges?
👉 This way!
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🦘 Sarah’s trip — 6 weeks in Australia with her daughter
"I realized I could turn our summer into something special."
A single parent, on forced leave, with a daughter who just finished high school exams. Sarah opens HomeExchange, sends messages, and plans 6 weeks on Australia’s east coast—entirely through exchanges. Her daughter was born in Sydney but had never really explored the country. It was the right moment!
Her advice: always personalize your messages. "The more you share, the more people feel connected."
Sarah and her daughter
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