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**Author:** [@Mathilde.HomeExchange](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Mathilde.HomeExchange)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/about-the-welcome-category/109 "2026-06-14T18:30:15Z")
Find all the tips and tricks you need to take your first steps in the HomeExchange Community. --- ## [Quick intro from our family in Santa Pola/Alicante ;)](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/quick-intro-from-our-family-in-santa-pola-alicante/23153)
**Author:** [@Oxy](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Oxy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/quick-intro-from-our-family-in-santa-pola-alicante/23153 "2026-10-28T15:42:01Z")
Hi everyone! :waving\_hand: We’re Oscar and Nati, a Hungarian couple living in Santa Pola, near Alicante, with our two children, Samu (6) and Janka (3), and our dog, Manna. We moved to Spain in summer 2025 and are enjoyi… --- ## [Looking for Full school year 25/26 home exchange Spain - Ireland](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/looking-for-full-school-year-25-26-home-exchange-spain-ireland/10619)
**Author:** [@Jitkacer](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Jitkacer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/looking-for-full-school-year-25-26-home-exchange-spain-ireland/10619 "2026-10-28T08:39:51Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Jitka and I am the mother of two sons (10 and 14 years old). We have a dream to come to Ireland for one school year (starting August 2025 and end July 2026). We all wish to have this wonderful… --- ## [Hi!!! from Puerto Rico!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-puerto-rico/23128)
**Author:** [@Elisamuel](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Elisamuel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-puerto-rico/23128 "2026-10-28T07:42:53Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Samuel, based in Puerto Rico. I love traveling, exploring the world, and connecting with new people and cultures in a peaceful, harmonious, and simple way. I’m offering my country house here, ideally f… --- ## [Spend New Years Eve near Byron bay !!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/spend-new-years-eve-near-byron-bay/23016)
**Author:** [@SteveD](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/SteveD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/spend-new-years-eve-near-byron-bay/23016 "2026-10-20T10:10:49Z")
Hi everyone. We are heading south for the summer and we have some dates available to stay in our beautiful home on the east coast of Australia!!! Jump onto it!!! --- ## [Hello from Oslo, Norway](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-oslo-norway/22718)
**Author:** [@TelmaOslo](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/TelmaOslo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-oslo-norway/22718 "2026-10-08T19:15:41Z")
Hello everyone :grinning\_face: We are a family of 3 my husband, me and my baby. We have recently joined Homeexchange and still on the search for our first exchange. A bit about us, my name is Telma, and my husband is M… --- ## [Spend a Summer 2027 in Kelowna BC Canada 🇨🇦](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/spend-a-summer-2027-in-kelowna-bc-canada/22762)
**Author:** [@CeeGee](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/CeeGee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/spend-a-summer-2027-in-kelowna-bc-canada/22762 "2026-10-02T04:18:18Z")
Two months in beautiful Kelowna, BC this summer? :sun::canada: We’re a retired couple offering our fully equipped downtown Kelowna condo for a simultaneous reciprocal exchange in July and/or August 2027. Walk to the la… --- ## [Welcome](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/welcome/22588)
**Author:** [@Antonin](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Antonin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/welcome/22588 "2026-09-22T04:33:05Z")
Hello from France! :france::house\_with\_garden: Hi everyone! I’m Antonin, a French DJ, electronic music artist and freelance video director. I live between Paris and Bordeaux, France, and I’m very happy to be part of the… --- ## [Sattvic Stay: 2BHK Villa 300m from Beach](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/sattvic-stay-2bhk-villa-300m-from-beach/22534)
**Author:** [@ganesh](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/ganesh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/sattvic-stay-2bhk-villa-300m-from-beach/22534 "2026-09-18T18:57:14Z")
Namaste! I’m Ganesh from the coastal town of Kumta in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India—located just 35 km from the famous beach town of Gokarna. ​We are offering a beautiful 2BHK Villa nestled in a serene… --- ## [Home exchange: St. Leonards and St. Ives - Martin's home - Dorset/United...](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/home-exchange-st-leonards-and-st-ives-martins-home-dorset-united/22491)
**Author:** [@Martinm](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Martinm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/home-exchange-st-leonards-and-st-ives-martins-home-dorset-united/22491 "2026-09-15T17:47:51Z")
--- ## [Exchange with Belgium ](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/exchange-with-belgium/22456)
**Author:** [@cjupinpetit](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/cjupinpetit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/exchange-with-belgium/22456 "2026-09-14T04:34:52Z")
Hello. Open and looking for a reciprocal exchange in October. My calendar is up to date. Thank you! House also available on GP at Xmas --- ## [Hi, from Brazil!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-brazil/22438)
**Author:** [@MariaRamos](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/MariaRamos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-brazil/22438 "2026-09-12T19:55:12Z")
Hello, everyone! I’m Maria, reteired, and now I plan to travel extensively. We are Brazilian family. I have two daughters and one son, all adults. I live in Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, in northeastern Brazil. He… --- ## [New to this site - from Patiala, India ](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/new-to-this-site-from-patiala-india/21961)
**Author:** [@Raikhy123](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Raikhy123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/new-to-this-site-from-patiala-india/21961 "2026-09-08T15:29:15Z")
Hi I’m Harinder. Currently based in Patiala India. I’m a Pediatrician and an amateur wood sculptor. I would love to connect with artists and travellers with different backgrounds. The current places I would love to visi… --- ## [Hello From The Pacific Northwest!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-the-pacific-northwest/21824)
**Author:** [@Pnwfamily85](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Pnwfamily85)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-the-pacific-northwest/21824 "2026-09-07T14:52:23Z")
Hello! We are new to home exchange and excited to get going with hosting and visiting! We are a family of six who love to visit and explore new places. Our home in Fall City, Washington is 30 minutes from Seattle, thirty… --- ## [Hi from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-nanaimo-on-vancouver-island-bc-canada/21952)
**Author:** [@Vanislemike](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Vanislemike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-nanaimo-on-vancouver-island-bc-canada/21952 "2026-09-07T10:58:22Z")
Hello Home Exchangers! Our family of 4 is very excited to start on some Home Exchange adventures! We love to travel and share our wonderful home and city of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is a wonderful place to … --- ## [Introducing ourselves](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/introducing-ourselves/22265)
**Author:** [@Mozzysue](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Mozzysue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/introducing-ourselves/22265 "2026-08-31T18:15:35Z")
Hello! We are new to Home Exchange and look forward to some great exchanges. We are a retired couple so we are have a lot of flexibility in our availability to go away and also to accommodate visitors. We live in a beau… --- ## [Hello from “Prince Edward Island”🇨🇦](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-prince-edward-island/22238)
**Author:** [@PEI\_Couple](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/PEI_Couple)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-prince-edward-island/22238 "2026-08-30T14:42:54Z")
:waving\_hand: Hello from Prince Edward Island, Canada! :canada: We’re Wendy & Bob, and we’re brand new to HomeExchange! We’re excited to start this new adventure and see where it takes us. :house\_with\_garden::airplane: … --- ## [How about weekend in Prague?](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/how-about-weekend-in-prague/22234)
**Author:** [@PetraH](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/PetraH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/how-about-weekend-in-prague/22234 "2026-08-30T11:48:31Z")
Hello everyone, My name is Petra, I am new to HE but not new to hosting people, I was a looong time couchsurfer. I live with my kids in Prague, so we listed our home and will give it a try. We secured our first trip to… --- ## [Hello from south of England ](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-south-of-england/22119)
**Author:** [@Sammyjb](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Sammyjb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hello-from-south-of-england/22119 "2026-08-24T10:06:17Z")
Hi everyone! My name is Samantha, I live outside of Bristol in England and have my family further away in the world. I am really hoping to explore more of Europe including France, Italy, Germany, going back to Spain, Po… --- ## [Longer stays](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/longer-stays/651)
**Author:** [@BrendanM](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/BrendanM)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/longer-stays/651 "2026-08-13T22:47:02Z")
Hey Everyone, I’m Brendan from the beautiful beachside location of Bronte in Sydney, Australia. I’ve been exchanging for 25+ years and had so many wonderful and memorable experiences. We love to travel and HE has allow… --- ## [Hi from Florida ](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-florida/1269)
**Author:** [@Sfocazio](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Sfocazio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/hi-from-florida/1269 "2026-08-08T07:14:50Z")
I have been a part of HomeExchange now for approximately two years and absolutely love it! I live in a three bedroom, two bath condo on the water in a small beach town called New Smyrna Beach. I am a short walk from dow… --- ## [Australian family of 5 seeking a home exchange in Kelowna, BC ](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/australian-family-of-5-seeking-a-home-exchange-in-kelowna-bc/21750)
**Author:** [@Belinda1](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Belinda1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/australian-family-of-5-seeking-a-home-exchange-in-kelowna-bc/21750 "2026-08-04T06:13:32Z")
Australian family of 5 seeking a home exchange in Kelowna, BC Hi everyone! We are a family of five from the beautiful Blue Mountains, Australia, looking for a 6-month or 12-month home exchange in Kelowna, BC. :date: Pr… --- ## [Long-Term Home Exchange Wanted: Blue Mountains, Australia 🇦🇺 ↔ Kelowna, BC, Canada 🇨🇦](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/long-term-home-exchange-wanted-blue-mountains-australia-kelowna-bc-canada/21660)
**Author:** [@Belinda1](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Belinda1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/long-term-home-exchange-wanted-blue-mountains-australia-kelowna-bc-canada/21660 "2026-08-04T05:16:52Z")
Hello everyone! We’re a family of five from the beautiful Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia, looking for a long-term reciprocal home exchange in the Kelowna, British Columbia area. We’re hoping to exchange hom… --- ## [School year 2027-2028](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/school-year-2027-2028/21637)
**Author:** [@Alexandre1035](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Alexandre1035)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/school-year-2027-2028/21637 "2026-07-30T01:20:20Z")
Hello, we are new to this forum. We are a family from Quebec, Canada. We would like our children to spend a school year (2027-2028) in English to learn the language. Our children are currently 8 and 10 years old. We live… --- ## [Visit Rome!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/visit-rome/21543)
**Author:** [@NataliaRoma](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/NataliaRoma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/visit-rome/21543 "2026-07-29T11:40:01Z")
Hi! I’m Natalia, I live in Rome where I have a home holiday in a very central position. I have some free days from the 17 to 22 of August. I can also arrange in advance other dates in exchange of GP or even reciprocal. C… --- ## [Welcome, everyone! From Sardina](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/welcome-everyone-from-sardina/21153)
**Author:** [@beatricet](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/beatricet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/welcome-everyone-from-sardina/21153 "2026-07-29T11:35:42Z")
My name is Beatrice and I live in Italy. I’m looking for a home exchange, i’d love to host you in my apartment located in Northen Sardinia, right in front of la Maddalena archipelago. Pelase note that my place is boom ed… --- ## [Come visit us in Paris!](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/come-visit-us-in-paris/21259)
**Author:** [@GeoffreySa](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/GeoffreySa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/come-visit-us-in-paris/21259 "2026-07-29T11:30:43Z")
Hello everyone, We are new to HomeExchange and would love to host our first HomeExchangers in our apartment. Here is our home : Charming Parisian Apartment We used to rent out our apartment on Booking but would now pr… --- ## [How do I credit guest points back to my guest](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/how-do-i-credit-guest-points-back-to-my-guest/21517)
**Author:** [@sulynsi](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/sulynsi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/how-do-i-credit-guest-points-back-to-my-guest/21517 "2026-07-24T05:19:17Z")
Due to an unfortunate set of circumstances my guest was unable to use my home - how do I get points credited to her? --- ## [Has the app sign-in changed?](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/has-the-app-sign-in-changed/21467)
**Author:** [@Explorer](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/Explorer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/has-the-app-sign-in-changed/21467 "2026-07-21T11:24:56Z")
I’m usually logged in to the Home Exchange app on my iPhone. Yesterday, I was automatically logged out. When I tried to log in, I received this message: “Home Exchange” wants to Use “auth.homeexchange.com” to Sign In. T… --- ## [Welcome to our house (with A/C) near Versailles and Paris](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/welcome-to-our-house-with-a-c-near-versailles-and-paris/21074)
**Author:** [@BrigitteL](https://forum.homeexchange.com/u/BrigitteL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.homeexchange.com/t/welcome-to-our-house-with-a-c-near-versailles-and-paris/21074 "2026-06-27T17:48:33Z")
We are Alain and Brigitte, both “young” retirees, and very experienced home exchangers (since 1997). We are looking for guests for our big house near Versailles and Paris for the month of September 2026. Our house is rec… [Next page](https://forum.homeexchange.com/c/english/welcome/23.md?page=1)