The patterns that repeat in accounts from long term swappers: surprises, difficulties and numbers.
Cycling Holidays: 12 Tips to Start and the Base That Simplifies Everything
Twelve tips for a first cycling trip, the most accessible routes and the logistics that let you ride light.
Free Things to Do in Paris: 10 Plans That Cost Nothing
Ten free plans in Paris and the way to solve accommodation, which is where the budget really goes.
Home Exchange for Retirees: 5 Destinations and the Big Advantage
Why home exchange suits anyone free of a fixed calendar, and what to check before a long stay.
Working Remotely Abroad: 5 Requirements and How to Pay Nothing
How to spend a month working from another country without paying for two homes at once.
Weekend Breaks: 3 Formats That Actually Work for Two Nights
Why short breaks cost so much, and the exchange formats built for two night trips.
First Home Exchange: The 7 Mistakes Everybody Makes
The seven typical mistakes of a first swap, with the practical fix for each.
Home Exchange in Barcelona: 6 Neighbourhoods and 4 Key Details
The Barcelona neighbourhoods most in demand, what makes a listing stand out there and the best times of year.
Home Swap in New York: 4 Keys to Making the Trip Possible
How to make a family trip to New York viable by removing the line that usually kills the plan.
Home Exchange in London: 5 Keys to Making the Most of It
Why a London flat is exceptional exchange currency, which areas are most requested and what to put in the listing.