Home Exchange

When chatting with a colleague, I discovered a new website Home Exchange, which is basically a platform through which you can swap houses with other verified members across the planet. Ever seen the movie “The Holiday” in which Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz swap houses across the globe? Well, Home Exchange is like that, minus Matthew McConaughey.

I started to google for other’s experiences and liked what I read. Home Exchange is a way to save money by leveraging your existing living space to stay elsewhere, giving you a chance to experience new environments and explore the world without missing your (remote) work days.

With this platform, you can swap homes worldwide in real-time or accumulate "guest points" for future use. For other entrepreneurs who can work remotely from other places - even if only for a week - this is a game changer. Imagine working remotely from a charming cottage in the French countryside or a modern downtown Manhattan apartment.

One of the best aspects of Home Exchange is the reviews members post about other members and houses - before you accept letting someone stay at your house (or put in a request to stay elsewhere) you can read reviews from past guests/hosts which helps you select the right experience and gain confidence in your selection.

Membership costs $220/year, but if you use my affiliate link you can earn 250 points just by signing up which is equivalent to 1-2 nights making it immediately worthwhile. And by the time I went through all of Home Exchange’s “welcome activities” like filling out your profile, uploading photos of your home etc. I had 1100 points without having anyone stay at my house.

If you are looking to leverage your existing resources to embark on unique travel experiences, I highly recommend trying Home Exchange. If anyone has any questions about my experience, feel free to drop me a line.