Wondering if a home exchange would work for you? Here is everything you need to know about setting up for a house swap.
We did our first home exchange a few years ago. We were going on a long holiday and wanted someone to look after our cats. Our friends had been doing home exchanges for years, and they recommended it for our pet-sitter issues.
The first one was a bit nerve-wracking… but wonderful. The person who stayed in our house was appreciative and loved our cats. And we got to stay in a three-bedroom house, so our kids didn’t have to share a bed or a room (ideal because they’re 5 years apart and don’t go to bed at the same time).
We’ve done several exchanges since that initial one. We introduced it to my mother… and she is the ideal person for a home exchange. She lives near the center of a major international city and has a fairly flexible schedule.
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