• Top 5 Healthy Countries


    Everyone needs a little rejuvenation now and then. Click to discover HomeExchange.com’s picks for the world’s top 5 healthy countries.

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  • HomeExchange.com FAQ – Pet Exchanges


    Pet exchange is an option you can select when searching for your next swap. HomeExchange.com members care for each other’s dogs, cats, even chickens!

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  • Tips for a Happy Exchange: Take Great Photos


    As a photographer and traveler, Daniel knows how important photos of a house are in catching the attention of other exchangers. He is excited to share some tips for taking ideal photos of your home to help highlight all of its best assets. So, get your camera ready…3, 2, 1, say cheese!

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  • How to Use Home Exchange for Last-Minute Travel


    There are over 6,000 Last Minute Home Exchanges waiting for you on our site right now! Learn how to quickly find the perfect one with these simple steps.

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  • The Great Escape


    I am still astounded at what is possible through home exchange. Over the years, I’ve learned another language, discovered new musical tastes, enjoyed books I would never buy myself, and my latest wheeze is inventing an escape into the Spanish sunshine.

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  • A Close to Free Family Vacation in Southern California


    I just returned, this past weekend, from enjoying another wonderful travel experience for about as close to free as possible. Read on to learn more!

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Home Exchange Blog - 2/13 - Travel Anywhere. Live Like a Local. Stay for Free.  

Chris and Hannah’s Epic Home Exchange Year: Part 2

When we joined HomeExchange.com in 2010 we had no idea just how frequently ‘too good to miss’ opportunities would PING! into our inbox. If, like us, you can be flexible with your travel plans, set up your laptop anywhere and call it your ‘office’, and love the unexpected, then anything is possible. Here’s the year where we proved it (part two)!

Get Lost!

While perfectly executed vacations certainly have their place, everyone needs a little adventure now and then. And even though it’s always tempting to stick to tour maps, well-known museums, and restaurants with 200 Yelp ratings, we propose a challenge: Lose your map.

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

When we joined HomeExchange.com in 2010 we had no idea just how frequently ‘too good to miss’ opportunities would PING! into our inbox. If, like us, you can be flexible with your travel plans, set up your laptop anywhere and call it your ‘office’, and love the unexpected, then anything is possible. Here’s the year where we proved it!

London Belongs to Me

Name me a great metropolis which has a museum mentioned in a classic love song, more parks and green areas than any other major city, a fashion scene which gave the world the mini skirt, a pop scene that launched The Beatles and a delicious, dizzy blonde on a bicycle for mayor.