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Check out Your Place or Mine on Netflix for another movie about home swapping

Are you on the hunt for another romantic comedy about home swapping after binge watching The Holiday this winter? Well, you’re in luck, because today, Netflix has released a new film just in time for Valentine’s Day: Your Place or Mine!

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HomeExchange for Teachers: "We joined HomeExchange as a way to travel economically with kids and share our passion for the world with them."

Tomás and his wife, Jessica are teachers who have been members of HomeExchange for almost a decade. He was kind enough to share his experience with HomeExchange and reflect on his very first home swap to the South of France.

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7 Black Travel Influencers on Instagram to Follow for Inspiration

Black History Month is here! In the spirit of this month-long celebration that recognizes the achievements and history of people of African descent, we’ve put together a list of Black travel influencers to add to your Instagram feed. Check them out!

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Visit the Settings of Your Favorite Romantic Comedies

While we here at HomeExchange can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to transport you into your own romantic comedy, we can absolutely ensure that you can visit the settings of your favorite romcoms and enjoy walking the very same steps as your favorite heroes and heroines.

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The Most Luxurious Homes on HomeExchange Collection

Plan your next vacation by browsing some of the most luxurious homes on HomeExchange Collection.

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My HomeExchange Host Story: "Consider the Golden Rule."

Robert and his partner are HomeExchangers who decided to host guests in their home. Through their experience hosting members of the community, they have learned more about home swapping and have had some amazing experiences both as hosts and as guests.

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Celebrate National Plan For Your Vacation Day with HomeExchange

The final Tuesday of January is National Plan for Your Vacation Day, a day meant to encourage people to start planning their upcoming trips in advance. If you want to get in the spirit of this holiday, we put together a list to help you plan your next vacation home swap with HomeExchange.

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Community, commitment, and values: our vision for the future at HomeExchange

As we dive into 2023, we have a lot of things planned - from badges to improving the quality of the site. Read more about what else is coming up!

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6 Tips for Becoming a Digital Nomad

Digital nomads are people who work remotely while traveling from place to place. As you can imagine, there’s a lot to consider when deciding to become a digital nomad. We put together some things to consider when becoming a digital nomad.

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My HomeExchange Story: "We were able to lean into the area like locals."

In August 2021, Janelle and her family took a summer trip to New York City’s West Village, where they would experience their first home exchange for three weeks. She shared her thoughts on this trip, home swapping, and the benefits of HomeExchange with us.

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7 reasons to travel locally in 2024

This year, instead of spending a lot of time and money traveling abroad, opt to travel locally. At first glance, this may not seem as enticing as a globetrotting trip, but we put together a list of some of the many upsides of local travel.

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HomeExchange for Teachers: "HomeExchange is the best way to travel!"

Amy and Doug are two teachers from Wyoming who love to take their family on trips using HomeExchange. As avid home swappers, they were eager to share their story of how two teachers were able to take so many affordably priced vacations.

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My HomeExchange Story: "We had such an amazing time!"

Lauren, a frequent home exchanger, went on a trip to Reykjavík, Iceland with her partner and her kids. She shared her and her family’s experience with home swapping and visiting Iceland with us.

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Tips for having a productive (and fun) working vacation

With more people working remotely, many workers are planning working vacations. These trips involve people signing in to work from during their trip. If longer vacations spark your interest, check out our tips for planning a productive and fun working vacation.

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7 Warm Winter Vacation Destinations to Soak Up the Sun

Are you tired of cold days and chilly nights? If you’re looking inspiration for your next sunny vacation, we put together a list of warm winter vacation destinations for you to travel to.

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My HomeExchange Story: "I wish I had joined 20 years ago!"

For her 20th trip with HomeExchange, Shelley, an avid home swapper, decided to visit Valencia, Spain with her cousin. Together, the two enjoyed their time at vineyards and eating paella and exploring Spain for two whole weeks. Shelley was kind enough to share the details of her trip with us.

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Your guide to the top 10 places to travel in 2024

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to start thinking about where you want 2023 to take you, and with only 365 days in a year to travel, you have to narrow your choices down. We put together a list of our top 10 vacation destinations to visit in 2023 that you don’t want to miss out on!

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My HomeExchange Story: "It's a great way for us to save and still travel the world."

Nicholas and his partner took a trip to St. Croix in the Virgin Islands in the fall of 2021, where they got to discover the beauty of the Caribbean island. He was kind enough to share his experience with HomeExchange and the generosity of their hosts.

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Make it a New Year's resolution to home exchange in 2024

Whether you’re hoping to budget, travel more often, cross another country or city off of your bucket list, or be more eco-friendly, HomeExchange is here to help you fulfill your goals. We put together quotes from our members about why HomeExchange is a great way to travel in 2023.

Rising electricity and gas prices: how do you deal with them as an individual?

Since the end of the summer, the global economy has been facing inflation that has reached levels not seen in decades. Energy is one of the most affected sectors, with a significant increase

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Things to do when visiting Utah's national parks

Lauren and Jesse Stuart, a travel blogging couple, discuss some of the amazing things to see and experience when visiting Utah’s national parks.

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My HomeExchange Story: "We feel part of a global community."

Angela is a HomeExchange member who loves welcoming guests from around the world to her home. However, before hosting she was worried about strangers to stay in her home. She shared with us how home exchanging has quashed those worries.

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8 Christmas games to play with your family

If you and your loved ones are looking for something fun to do after the usual Christmas celebrations, why not play a game? From more traditional games to Christmas-themed ones, we’ve put together a list of activities you can add to your holiday festivities.

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My HomeExchange Story: "HomeExchange is for people who love and appreciate their own home."

Jenny and her family traveled to Arcata, CA to visit her oldest son and stayed in a HomeExchange. She shared the amazing memories she made with her family and how her hosts were able to keep the magic of the holiday season alive for them, even after Christmas had passed.

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Vacations for people with reduced mobility is achievable: they have tested (and adopted) home exchange!

Are you someone with reduced mobility who wants to travel? Try home exchanging and find accessible accommodations for your next vacation.