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5 Irish Islands to Visit Off the Coast of Ireland

These five islands off the coast of Ireland are places where the traditions and culture still shine brightly.

Enjoy a Greener Vacation With These 6 Travel Products

As fun as traveling can be, we can’t deny its impact on the environment. Here at HomeExchange, we care deeply about stopping the harmful effect of climate change caused by the travel industry, so we put together a list of products that you can use to enjoy a greener vacation.

How to Start Planning Your Dream Summer Vacation Today

Whether you're dreaming of the shores of the Mediterranean, the coastal cities of the US, or the metropolitan cities of Europe, we’ve compiled a list of tips for how to start planning your dream summer vacation with HomeExchange Collection today.

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My HomeExchange Story: "Get started and you'll love it!"

Anna and her partner went on a trip to Barcelona, Spain in late 2021 and enjoyed a home swap while there. She was kind enough to share details of her trip and her tips for new HomeExchange members and for people trying to decide if home swapping is right for them. Read her story below!

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Check out Our Top 5 Spring Vacation Destinations

Whether you’re taking your family somewhere for spring break, looking to go on a lovely working vacation, or maybe looking for a place you can go during the summer - you’re probably looking for the perfect getaway destination. Check out our top 5 vacation destinations to visit this spring.

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6 Places Every Tourist Should Visit During Their Vacation in Ireland

Ireland is a great place to visit with plenty of activities to keep you entertained, centuries of history to learn about, and a lot of folklore to uncover. To help you see some of the best sites that Ireland has to offer, we put together a list of things to do during your Irish getaway.

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My HomeExchange Story: "We love sharing our home and our town with people who have never been here before."

Rene is a HomeExchange member from the United States who learned about the concept of home swapping through a friend. She was nice enough to share her experience as a first-time host doing a home exchange and give us some insight into hosting. Check out her story!

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Celebrate Pi Day With These 9 Pizzas from Around the World

Did you know that March 14th is known as National Pi Day, where the number Pi (3.14) is celebrated. Check out these nine different types of pizzas that are enjoyed around the world.

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Check out our new map on HomeExchange

If you’ve been a long time user of HomeExchange, you might have noticed that our map looks a little different 👀 We’ve changed our map provider to Jawg so that we can

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10 things to do in Western Canada on your 2024 vacation

Wondering where to stay and what to do during your vacation in Western Canada? We've got you covered with our ultimate guide to the Western provinces of Canada.

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How To Travel More in 2024

Travel is our passion at HomeExchange Collection, so we've compiled our Top 4 Tips to travel more in 2024.

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5 Female Travel Influencers to Follow for Inspiration

To celebrate International Women's Day, we put together a list of some female social media travel influencers and travel bloggers to follow to light that spark of wanderlust in you.

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HomeExchange Collection Members Now Have Access to over 2,000 Luxury Homes

Finding your next luxury home exchange is now easier than ever with the introduction of HomeExchange Collection’s new ‘Luxury home’ filter. Through the new filter available on the HomeExchange Collection platform, members

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HomeExchange for Teachers: "As an educator, I feel like you don’t really get to know a place unless you live with the people."

Lisa is a retired science teacher living in the Lake Tahoe, CA area. She and her husband, a fellow retired educator, have completed over six home swaps during their time on HomeExchange. Check out our interview with her!

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Love Home Swap joins the HomeExchange family

The Love Home Swap community, a UK-based home exchanging site, will be joining HomeExchange, the #1 home exchange community in the world.

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Why you should try a hospitality exchange, from members who have done it

At HomeExchange, we have two classic types of exchanges: reciprocal and GuestPoints. However, are you aware that there’s a third way to travel with HomeExchange that doesn’t involve reserving an entire home? Consider trying out a hospitality exchange!

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7 Black TikTok Travel Influencers to Follow

If you’re looking to add more travel inspiration to your social media feed, then you’re in luck! We’ve put together a list of Black TikTok travel influencers to check out for videos to spark a feeling of wanderlust in you. Watch their videos and give them a follow!

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My HomeExchange Story: "It's a great way to travel and enjoy different places!"

Shai is a HomeExchanger who has completed many successful exchanges as a host and as a guest. With HomeExchange, she has traveled both by herself and with her partner. She was kind enough to share her experience home swapping and her time in Iceland, Sweden, and Belgium with us.

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5 Museums To Visit During Black History Month (and throughout 2024)

With Black History Month coming to a close, we decided to highlight some museums to visit in 2024 to learn more about Black history, culture, and art.

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Tips for Including Wheelchair Accessibility in Your Home Profile on HomeExchange

Jennifer Allen is a special needs mom and disability travel blogger who shares her experience on her blog, Wonders Within Reach. Here, she shares how to find determine whether or not your home on HomeExchange is fully wheelchair accessible.

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My HomeExchange Story: "HomeExchange widens your horizons in many ways!"

Yolande and her kids traveled to Berlin, Germany for a home swap using HomeExchange. Even though a family emergency meant that they had to push their trip back by a week, their hosts were accommodating and changed to date of the exchange for Yolande and her family when things were best for them.

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Enjoy Your Next Romantic Getaway with HomeExchange

Valentine's Day is here, but the time to celebrate love doesn't have to end after today. Plan your next romantic getaway with these homes on HomeExchange.

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Top Five Luxury Romantic Getaways

What better way to spend time with your special someone than with a luxury getaway with HomeExchange Collection? Whether you choose to stay in a dreamy penthouse, poolside villa, or countryside estate, your romantic getaway is sure to be unforgettable with HomeExchange Collection.

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Introduction to GuestPoints on HomeExchange

Whether you’re new to HomeExchange or you’ve been a long-time member, we know that the concept of GuestPoints can be a little daunting. Here is your one-stop guide to receiving, using

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How does car exchange work?

Car rentals can be costly and complicated, and having a car waiting for you at your home swap is delightfully simple. Here are some answers to the top questions about car exchanges.