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Before embarking on a 6 week exchange it might be a good idea to try a few smaller more local exchanges. This way you will build up some reviews which will make it easier for you to find you one big trip
Hi!
We are Davide and Csenge, a couple of friends, and we are looking for a reciprocal home exchange for 1–2 months in Greece this summer. Ideally, we are interested in Crete, Mykonos or Naxos, Rodas, but we are open to other medium-sized islands as well.
A little about us:
I’m a software engineer, always cheerful, loves animals and travels a lot.
Csenge is a textile designer who loves the sea, painting, diving and outdoor activities.
We don’t smoke, and we are very clean, responsible and respectful of other people’s homes. We will be working from home, so a good workspace and reliable Wi-Fi would be ideal.
We can offer either of our homes for the exchange:
– My flat in Madrid (1 bedroom with double bed) → Casa de Davide
– Csenge’s flat in Barcelona (1 bedroom with double bed) → Piso luminoso en Barcelona
Dates: approximately July–August, but we are flexible with exact dates.
We would love a reciprocal exchange for 2 people and are looking forward to connecting with hosts interested in swapping homes this summer!
If you are interested please write to either of us! 
Thanks a lot!!!
BR,
Davide.
Hi Claire, our house is available from April for the rest of the year. Feel free to take a look:
I’m new here, and our house is available starting in April for the rest of the year. Are there groups for long-term exchanges, and how do you join them? Is it here on the forum, on Facebook, or…?
Hello Leen,
As far as i know, there are this group on the forum and a facebook group which is not managed by HE.
Thank you Nathalie,
Do you know the name of the Facebook groep?
Face group :https://www.facebook.com/groups/1373751073476210
Here are some tips to make a long exchange work :
We’re based in Austin, Texas (USA) and travel a LOT and often for long periods of time. We love to welcome for discounted GPs for long exchanges. We currently have May 8th- July 7th we’re planning a trip for.
May/June is typically beautiful weather in Austin with highs in mid 80s f/29c & lows in the 60s f/ 18c and Wildflowers should be in full bloom. We’re just a block away from a 200+ acre park with lots of walking paths & a long paved bike bath (we have bikes you can use). Our home is large with a chef’s kitchen, open living area and 4 bedrooms + office & 3 baths. We can also offer a non-simultaneous exchange for another time— we travel often and have summer and fall dates available too.
Seeking long-term exchanges in various European city centers — ideally one month, flexible
Lagos, Portugal → Europe · mid-July to late-September/early-October · Adults only
Hello, fellow home exchangers. Evanne and Ray here — a retired, active, and curious couple — offering our beachside townhouse in Lagos, Portugal in exchange for a European city experience.
What we’re offering
Our whitewashed Algarvian townhome sits within a 15-minute walk of the Lagos Historic Center and the celebrated beaches of Praia Dona Ana, Camilo, Porto de Mós, Ponta da Piedade — and, of course, the spectacular grottos. The neighborhood puts you close to everything while keeping the noise and crowds at a comfortable distance.
A note on the home itself: our three-story layout features staircases and open-level terraces — full of character, but best suited for adults. It is not the right fit for children or teenagers.
Where we want to go
We’re looking for city-center flats in European cities that are new to us. We’ve traveled widely across the continent over the years, so we tend to get excited about destinations off the well-worn capital-city circuit. Our current wish list includes Lyon, Ghent, Copenhagen, Budapest, Munich, and Milan — but we’re genuinely open. If you have a city to offer, we’d love to hear about it.
Lisbon is a special case: we’d welcome an exchange there in late spring or late fall/early winter, when it’s quieter and more local. If you’re a Lisbon exchanger with flexibility across seasons, let’s talk.
About us
We are published writers, photographers, videographers, and musicians — curious about the world, and committed to experiencing it with intention. We’re quiet, responsible, easy-going non-smokers who love good food, home cooking, local markets, and excellent coffee.
We bring a stellar track record to every exchange. As longtime users of Airbnb and Sabbatical Homes — mostly month-long stays, with a few shorter ones — our guest reviews are consistently 5-star, and we are always welcome back. The reason is simple: wherever we stay is where we live, and we take pride in caring for our surroundings.
Dates & flexibility
Our travel window runs from mid-July through late-September/early-October, ideally one destination per month. Duration is something we’re happy to shape around the right partnership — we’re not rigid about the calendar. If the fit is right, we’ll find a way to make it work.
Sound like a match?
Good homes and good people are the whole point.
We would love an exchange with digital nomads, empty-nesters, and curious couples (or four adults) that want to experience memorable seaside living in exchange for their European city-center home.
If that sounds like you, get in touch — we’d love to explore the possibilities.