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On mobile apps, the flow for sending an exchange request just got smoother. Fewer clicks, more clarity, so you can spend less time on logistics and more time getting to know your future hosts or guests!
:search_city: See the details on the Forum
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Elisabet has been a member since 2010 and has completed over 400 home exchanges with her family, on every continent. A surprise Las Vegas wedding invitation from her hosts, Christmas in the Philippines, New Year's in Mexico… and the same beloved cat, who greeted her four times in a row in the same Madrid apartment.
:search_city: Read the full story
For the last 3 years, Dorine and Derek have been exploring the world for three months at a time through HomeExchange. Their secret to connecting with people wherever they go? They never travel without their pickleball paddles. Breaking down barriers, but never the net.
:search_city: Discover their way of traveling
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Laurence spent 6 weeks road-tripping across Quebec with friends she'd first met in Chile. Along the way: 7 home exchanges, a river at golden hour, and an impromptu marriage after 33 years together. An outdoor ceremony and a St. Lawrence sunset were everything they needed.
:search_city: Discover this one-of-a-kind marriage ceremony!
When Paco and Susana told everyone they were spending their honeymoon on a home exchange in Patagonia, the reaction was unanimous: why not just stay in a hotel? Their answer says it all: they wanted to experience the trip like locals, not watch it through glass. A stubborn oven, a flat tire, and a few unplanned encounters later... five stops, five homes, and a honeymoon they're still telling stories about.
:search_city: Read their travel story
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Laura spent around 5½ months in Cape Town, with more than 4 of those months made possible through HomeExchange. She stayed in 9 different homes and met most of her hosts along the way. Whale-watching from the terrace, paddling alongside penguins, surprise visits from baboons, and unforgettable views of Table Mountain. She loved it so much, she's already booked her flights for another three months!
:search_city: Learn more about her exchange plans
A little over a year ago, Tatiana signed up for HomeExchange, not knowing just how much it would change the way she travels. Since then: more than 30 exchanges, countless wonderful people met, and places she'd never have thought to visit otherwise. This week brought another beautiful exchange in the Belgian Ardennes, a peaceful escape and a real breath of fresh air.
:search_city:Read her story
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Every month, we introduce you to members of our community. Today, the spotlight is on Vikki and Steve!
They have been members for about 2.5 years, ever since their neighbors introduced them to HomeExchange. They were hooked shortly after.
Their most memorable exchange: a boat-access-only island in Sydney's northern beaches, gorgeous scenery, wonderful hosts who are now friends, and stunning birdlife.
Their advice to newcomers: be as flexible as possible about destinations, try hosting first to build up GuestPoints and reviews, and remember it's about reaching a mutually beneficial arrangement with a potential new friend, not "booking" a stay.
Their homes, summed up? A Cotswold cottage in the UK, and a converted church in the US.
Next on their list: exchanges lined up in Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands this summer, a return to Croatia in October, and they're hoping to discover Portugal and Malta soon!
:search_city: Read their full profile
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Lee is currently staying in the most beautiful house she's ever stayed in with HomeExchange, in the charming town of Malinalco, Mexico. Plenty of dates are still open on the calendar for anyone tempted!
Mélo said yes to looking after a cat and rabbits, even though Switzerland wasn't in her travel plans. She soon discovered medieval towns and breathtaking mountains, far from the crowds.
Jules and his family have been home exchanging for years. This September, they're taking a bold step towards early retirement: 4 years of travel with HomeExchange.
Every year, Dorine and her family set off on a three-month adventure thanks to HomeExchange. Next up: 21 exchanges in French Polynesia, and they’re already dreaming of an 11-day Serengeti safari for next year!
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