May marks the peak of Tulip season, and we’re crazy for tulips. We’re not alone! People are so enamored with these flowers, in fact, that there was an entire period in the Dutch golden age called Tulip Mania, or tulpenmanie.
London is home to some of the most beautiful, well-preserved parks and gardens in the world. Here are just a few can’t-miss spots.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that any girl in love with Jane Austen’s novels must visit Bath at least once in her life. Ok, so that’s not quite the famous classic quote that opens “Pride and Prejudice”, but it’s true nonetheless.
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)!
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.
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!
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.
Over the course of a year, I visit dozens of countries around the world without ever breaking the bank. How do I do it? It’s easy – my secret lies in maximizing the value of airline frequent flyer miles and credit card points. Now that you’ve gotten started, here are some tips to help you keep working towards your first free trip!
“I’d much rather sit down to dinner with a local family than go to a museum.” When Laurie Robinson said these words, I knew I’d met the perfect home exchange candidate.
Over the course of a year, I visit dozens of countries around the world without ever breaking the bank. How do I do it? It’s easy – my secret lies in maximizing the value of airline frequent flyer miles and credit card points.