HomeExchange Reviews Disney on a Budget: How We Saved $2,300 on Disney World Accommodation Planning a trip to Disney World is a dream for many families, but the high costs of tickets, lodging, and food can quickly turn that dream into a financial challenge. Finding affordable Disney
Travel Inspiration and Tips Traveling Alone: 10 Tips to Get Started Traveling alone is a rewarding experience that can be incredibly liberating. Whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended trip, exploring the world solo helps build self-confidence, step out of your comfort zone, and discover new cultures at your own pace.
Train European rail passes for cheaper rail travel Travelling by train in Europe offers a unique experience: not only is it a more environmentally-friendly way to explore the continent, it's also a comfortable way to travel while admiring magnificent landscapes. However, the cost of tickets sometimes discourages travelers.
Sustainable Tourism Traveling around Europe by train Dreaming of exploring Europe? Thanks to the continent’s highly-developed rail network, you can travel from one country to another in just a few hours. Imagine traveling from the French Mediterranean coast to the majestic Swiss mountains in the space of a few hours.
HomeExchange Day 2025: a worldwide celebration you can’t miss! Mark it on your calendars, set a reminder, and maybe even put a post-it on your fridge: June 8th is officially HomeExchange Day!
Sustainable Tourism How can tourism and animal welfare be reconciled? The worldwide growth of tourism and the democratization of travel have unfortunately accelerated tourism practices that can be detrimental to wildlife. However, a growing awareness is leading more and more travelers to look for ways to travel responsibly.
Sustainable Tourism How can tourist destinations combat overtourism? International tourism has continued to grow in recent years. While it can of course have a positive impact on the economic development of a region, it can also have harmful effects on the environment and local communities.
Sustainable Tourism Responsible Travel Days: an initiative that could change everything, but is still underutilized To optimize vacation travel time and make the most of your days off, many travelers choose to take the plane. But even if this mode of transport is often faster, we also know that it is, by far, the most polluting option.
CSR “Airplane Mode”: An Adventure Raising Awareness About Environmental Issues Today, we want to highlight an adventure close to our hearts: the journey of Benjamin and Loïc, who set off on foot from Annecy to China to raise awareness about environmental challenges.
Sustainable Tourism 10 questions about the night train Night train routes are expanding across Europe and are attracting more and more travelers. And for good reason, as night trains offer many advantages.
Destinations and vouchers Winter Activities in the Mountains: What to Do When You Don’t Ski? Don’t know how to ski or perhaps you simply don’t enjoy it? There’s no reason to miss out on rejuvenating weekends or holidays in the mountains. Winter offers a multitude of sports and activities that don’t require skis or snowboards.
Destinations and vouchers 10 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Ski Vacation Dreaming of a family getaway to the mountains, but worried about the costs? With expenses like transport, equipment rental, ski passes, and accommodation, a ski vacation can quickly seem out of reach.
Open homes 2024 was a huge success! In 2024, our worldwide members helped us spread the word about HomeExchange through more than 3,200 'Open Homes/ Sunday Social' events. We take a look back at some of the
Yagmur @yagmurlakesfet from Turkey Chats About HomeExchange We're always excited to see our members sharing social media posts about their amazing travels with HomeExchange. So when we discovered that Yagmur (also known as @yagmurlakesfet) was telling her followers
Tereza @cestujzababku from the Czech Republic Chats About HomeExchange We’re always looking to share the home exchanging concept with fellow travel-lovers, because we want even more people to know about this authentic and budget-friendly way of exploring the world! So who
Travel Inspiration and Tips Jenna @jenna.socials from Finland Chats About HomeExchange We love it when members share their authentic experiences of traveling with HomeExchange. So when @jenna.socials started posting about us on her Instagram channel, we were keen to know how she discovered
HomeExchange News HomeExchange Through Time Delve into the archives of the HomeExchange website to discover the history of home exchanging! We've highlighted some of the milestones in our history for you, with key memories from our
Best Places to Visit in Italy Are you dreaming of a holiday in Italy? Whether you're looking for a little “dolce vita” in summer, or a dose of winter sun, Italy is the ideal destination for historic
Train Interrail: 10 tips to know before you start! Dreaming of the freedom to explore Europe by train? The Interrail Pass, which allows you to discover no less than 33 European countries, could be perfect for you! However, if it's your first Interrail trip - and with so much information to consider - organizing your journey might seem overwhelming.
Sustainability International Day of Persons with Disabilities: A Move Towards More Inclusive Tourism? At HomeExchange, inclusivity is one of our core values. Everyone should be able to go on vacation without difficulty. That’s why we are committed to making accessible accommodation available for people with
Website Stories What to do with your cat while on vacation! The HomeExchange community is full of cat lovers and owners who are more than willing to help take care of their host's cats as if they were their very own. Check out some stories of members who have cats or who have bonded with their host's kitties (and yes, we have cute cat pictures)!
Guide to home exchange How does HomeExchange calculate the GuestPoints value for each home? Chances are, when you’re working on your home listing, you’re wondering how HomeExchange calculates how many GuestPoints your home is worth. If you're scratching your head, then don’t worry! Read this guide to find out how we use figure out the GuestPoints value of each home.
Website Stories Plan Less and Do More with HomeExchange A perfect escape without a plan Jennifer Allen is a special needs mom and disability travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. For some, half the joy of
Guide to home exchange How to Travel After Summer Vacation with HomeExchange Working around school schedules and low vacation funds Jennifer Allen is a special needs mom and disability travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. Anyone one else mourn
Sustainable Tourism 10 Tips for Saving Energy in Winter Waste, lack of maintenance, or poor habits… When it comes to energy consumption, it may be necessary to rethink how we use energy, especially at a time in which energy prices are rising.