Exchange of apartments for vacation. Exchange of apartments and housing in different countries of the world for vacation or travel

21.11.2023

it's time to hit the road

Both my husband and I always liked to travel - we also met on a trip, and continued to travel. When they got married, they continued to live in the same way. With my eldest daughter, I still listened to the advice of Russian pediatricians like “not to take her anywhere until she is three years old,” but the next children were much luckier - they simply live at our pace, the same life that we consider correct and interesting, they practically travel with us from birth.

Our whole unusual travel story began when our third daughter was born. We realized that we could no longer rent one room in a hotel - we couldn’t fit in, and traveling with such a group and with such restrictions had become very expensive. We didn’t want to travel less, this is the main joy for us, we realized that we had to look for another way.

I started thinking after the film “Exchange Holiday”. How easy and simple everything is - two girls corresponded, pressed a button, and now one is in England, the other in America. And I went looking for information - how did we not know this until now? It turns out that the home swap movement has been around since the 60s. Since we are, let’s say, active, even adventurers, I was very excited about this idea. In some families, as it happens, the wife will come up with something, suggest it to her husband, and he will say to her: “Are you crazy?” And my husband says: “Oh, cool, let’s try it.”

find “your people”

We were so excited about this idea of exchanging houses that we immediately registered on one of the sites. Your eyes, of course, run wild, you feel like the whole world is in your pocket - just pack your suitcases. But the feeling is deceiving! It may seem like there are a hundred options, but in order for you to match with people, you first need to do a huge search. You can send a hundred letters, but only correspond with one family - so that everyone is really satisfied with everything. I always advise being flexible with your requests.

For the first time we started our search in the spring with thoughts about summer - well, we need to go to the sea? I started writing letters to Greece, Spain, France and quickly realized that most people plan their lives much in advance. “Yes, great,” they answered me, “but let’s try next year, perhaps? Everything has already been planned..."

I also started receiving letters, one of them was from Iceland, from Reykjavik. Of course, we didn’t have this in our plans; we were supposedly going to the sea, where it would be warm. I looked at the photographs and felt that I was in my own childhood. That Chukotka where I lived, which my children have never seen in their lives - and probably never will see. It was all in the photographs of Iceland - the hills, the tundra, the northern lights. I say to my husband: “Listen, this is a strange option, of course...”

As a result, we went to Iceland on our first “exchange” trip, and that family went to join us in London. Before the trip, we cleaned up the house, my husband fixed everything that had been in need of repair for a long time - an excellent reason, by the way, to do everything that had been put off.

We leave a folder with the necessary information for guests - where everything is, where to go, where to eat. And in the refrigerator there is a minimum set - a snack, a welcome bottle of wine.

We arrive in Reykjavik - and there is the same set! We didn’t agree on this, but in the “northern” refrigerator there were the same cheese, yoghurt, and a bottle of wine. Then I realized that people who are ready to take such adventures are simply similar. The music and books in the houses are similar, the paintings and little things are different. Not on purpose, it just happens that way.

Six years have passed since that first trip, and we can’t stop, it’s like a drug. We finish one trip, start planning another, and already have a third in mind. Now we go about every two months.

People are the same

My non-profit project “Home Exchange Vacations and Other Unconventional Travel” began with a blog with travel tips, interviews with people who prefer unusual ways to travel around the world - couchsurfing, house sitting (house sitting). For people who want to spend little money on this, there are a huge number of options. I dream that the children will grow up and lead their own lives, and Killian and I will travel the world even more often - we will live in Venezuela in the mountains, in Australia in a villa...

For us, traveling is an experience, an opportunity to see how differently people live. Different countries, different religions - but we are still all the same! It’s so painful to feel now that a lot of things that are happening in the world are separating people, dividing them. Politics, sanctions, fears associated with this. This is all dangerous and wrong, so any idea that will unite and not alienate people from each other - I am for it! And I am sure that this is the most important and valuable thing for children: when their parents show them the world.

Our children already know that there are different traditions that need to be respected. Everything may be different, but the world as a whole is still kind, and everywhere you will find people like you, with the same values and principles. Sharing is a great principle, you give and you receive in return. We want our children to be happy - and the world in which they live is good and friendly.

travel and study

Traveling with a child is a huge opportunity for development. He can get much more than in a month at school with a traditional education and boring textbooks. Now completely different things are relevant! We prepare for trips together: a little geography, a little history, a little religion, architecture, and we plan walks. Everything is unobtrusive - and there is much more knowledge and benefit.

So, thanks to the exchange, we decided to go to Nice for six months - we took the children out of school, immersed them in a new language, a new culture - “good” stress is useful, a person is mobilized. The modern world is so changeable, the difference between what my childhood was like and what the world is like now is huge. Our children will grow up and they will need completely different skills than those taught at school. They need high adaptability, the ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions, developed emotional intelligence, creativity, knowledge of languages, empathy, and understanding of foreign cultures. They will be bolder, more open, and will understand that constantly learning, relearning and relearning is what is very important.

WILL COMMUNICATE

My blog, group on Facebook - all this is slowly growing. I saw that few people in Russia knew about this possibility, so I started talking about it and promoting the idea. Yes, this method is not suitable for everyone, but there are definitely those who will find it useful. I wrote where to start, how to protect yourself, why you shouldn’t be afraid. House swapping is safer than renting an apartment, because when you are in someone else's house, you also have guests, you are on equal terms. Besides, while the exchange is being prepared, you have already exchanged letters, talked on Skype, looked at each other.

The process is slow, and after these few months you are no longer strangers to each other. But it is also important to trust your intuition: if you feel uncomfortable, do not hesitate to say: “Sorry, circumstances have changed.” There are reviews on sites, and the owner cannot remove negative ones, for example, this is a reputation, honest feedback.

There are now more than three thousand people from Russia and other countries in my house exchange group. It is important to me that we have comfortable communication, trust, and a safe space. And I see that despite the fact that we do not have the protection that is available on paid exchange sites, people are happy to take advantage of the opportunity, change, and negotiate. The project practically lives its own life - because the idea of exchange itself is cool. And I hope to write a travel book someday.

Vacation rentals have been around for over 50 years in America and Europe. The very idea of such a budget vacation belongs to students who have always been interested in traveling, and the money issue has always been acute.

When there was no all-powerful Internet yet, advertisements were simply published in newspapers. Well, with the advent of the World Wide Web it gained a very serious scope. For Russia, this is a relatively new type of budget holiday.

What benefits does it provide?

The advantages, of course, are serious.

This method of relaxation allows you to significantly save your finances.
This is a unique opportunity to completely immerse yourself in the ordinary life and rhythm of another city (or country).
The length of stay is not limited by the duration of the tourist package; you can determine the desired period yourself.
New contacts, new friendships appear, and this is always pleasant and useful.
The feeling of home comfort away from your own home is worth a lot.

Flaws

Of course, there are also “cons”, but there are not many of them:

You need to plan your trip in advance to choose the right option.
There is a risk of encountering an unscrupulous tenant, because you will need to provide your housing to strangers.

Where to look for options?

You need to look for various exchange options on special web resources. The most popular among them are the following:

Procedure for temporary barter with apartments or houses for the holiday period

Step-by-step algorithm of actions

The exchange procedure is completely simple, you just need to not miss anything.

You need to register on the selected home exchange site (or better yet, on several).
Take high-quality photographs of your apartment (house), you can also add photos of the surrounding space.
Describe your home in detail and colorfully, and it would be nice to add a description of your city here.
Important! You should definitely tell about all the interesting places and attractions located in your area. Pay attention to city transport.
All the advantages of your proposal must be indicated.
Then you can wait for responses to your proposal or look through the available options yourself. If you are interested in any offer, write to the owner.
Once the desired option has been found, it is necessary to discuss with the owner of the apartment the conditions and terms of use of this housing, sign an agreement and exchange keys.

Concluding an agreement with someone who responded to the offer

There are two main types of contracts, which are usually concluded in the temporary exchange of houses or apartments:

lease contract;
temporary exchange agreement.

Nuances

Required documents

The documents you will need when drawing up the contract are:

passports (both sides);
documents confirming ownership of this apartment.

Peculiarities

Usually one of the most common methods is used:

exchange keys in person;
transmitted through neighbors.

You can, of course, agree on some key exchange option that is more suitable for you.

How to make sure your property is in good hands?

Naturally, no one would want to meet an unscrupulous person and let him into their home. “How can you protect yourself and what can you do?” – this is not an idle question. Here There are a few important points that you should definitely pay attention to:

It is necessary to invite the other party to legally formalize the temporary exchange.
You should not leave valuables in the apartment, only the necessary ones should remain.
It is imperative to communicate via video communication from the apartment where you are going.
Study reviews about the person with whom you are going to exchange housing.

Of course, an exchange trip is a fascinating, educational, but at the same time cheap form of recreation. It is ideal for adventure lovers, because in this way you can fulfill your dream and go traveling even to another country.

All the positive aspects absolutely outweigh some of the disadvantages. Although this type of tourism is still in its development stage in Russia, many proposals come from foreigners who want to get to know our culture better in this way.

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Many have seen the film “Exchange Vacation,” but few are ready to put themselves in the shoes of its characters: it is not yet customary for us to exchange housing for the period of vacation. Although, by analogy with Western sites offering to find a suitable option for exchanging houses, such resources are also appearing in Russia. “In the future, this method of finding housing will be especially in demand,” says Maria Barabash, a journalist and mother of three children. “Prices for vacations are rising, but I still want to travel abroad.” Maria leads the community "House Swap" and wrote a book in which she tells how to decide on an exchange, what needs to be done for this, and also gives stories of successful exchanges of our compatriots. Here are some of them.

Holidays at sea: exchange with Russian emigrants from Cyprus

I accidentally read about this type of recreation on the Internet. I registered on a foreign website and didn’t even send letters to anyone. I was waiting for requests.

The offer to exchange houses came from a family of Russian emigrants who live in Cyprus. We talked several times on Skype - they turned out to be easy to communicate with, they were ready to meet us at the airport and show us the sights. There were no difficulties (except for the fact that it took a long time to decide on handing over the keys and check-in).

Unfortunately, we were unable to arrange a car exchange due to the high cost of including a new driver in the insurance. We lived next to the sea, which is what we wanted from the beginning, we really liked everything. The guests were also pleased and talked with all their relatives and friends. Enjoyed the cold and rainy weather.

For those who are thinking about exchanging, I would first of all advise making the apartment comfortable for guests. Install water leakage sensors so as not to worry, tell your neighbors about the arrival of guests and get their approval.

Everything in the film is true!

Olga Kuznetsova, Moscow

I watched the movie “Exchange Holiday” - everything is clearly shown there! My husband and I each exchanged apartments with our colleagues at one time or another. Recently, the economic situation in Russia has changed, the financial situation of our family has become more complicated, but we still have the desire to travel. Accordingly, house swapping is seen as an opportunity to save money and at the same time gain a new experience while meeting new people and their lifestyle.

We registered on the site in March 2014. We haven’t sent out the letters yet, but we have already received two offers from Italy, two from Spain and one from Cyprus.

Previous exchanges were with familiar people, our friends. The usual method of communication is correspondence. For clarity, the letter was accompanied by instructions in pictures - how to get to the house from the metro, what the entrance and staircase look like, what key to unlock what, how to use household appliances, etc. In the future, I plan to use video instructions - you can upload it directly to YouTube and send the link.

Everyone is happy. The desire to come to Moscow was expressed by people who have already been to Russia, have some connections here, or Russians living abroad.

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The elevator is broken. Therefore, Paul Broughten, like all residents of an ordinary house on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, will walk up to the 5th floor. He will use someone else's key to open the door of someone else's apartment, but he will enter as if it were his own home. The 64-year-old retired economist left his native California to feel like a Russian for a couple of weeks.

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Exchange holidays. Travel lovers often face many problems. It is not always possible to get high-quality service from a travel agency, book a hotel for the desired date, or save on housing.

An alternative solution in this case could be an exchange holiday.

This is a great opportunity to make acquaintances around the world, gain experience of independent travel, get acquainted with the culture of another country and see it through the eyes of local residents.

If you really want to see the world, but you don’t have much money to travel during your vacation, an exchange holiday will help solve the problem. There are specialized sites on the Internet where tourists who want to save on housing get to know each other and discuss places and living conditions.

Popular resources:

https://www.couchsurfing.com
https://w-home.net
https://swap-house.com/ru
https://www.warmshowers.org
http://www.hospitalityclub.org

To start communicating on the site, you will need to register and fill out a form. It is advisable to indicate as much information about yourself as possible – tastes, interests, hobbies and other details. It is very important that the receiving party has a positive impression of the tourist.

Each person makes the decision whether this type of tourism is suitable for him or not.. Not all people agree to let strangers into their home, having previously communicated with them only via the Internet. On the other hand, this allows you to travel to the country of interest without worrying about where to stay overnight. The host often helps you find your way around an unfamiliar city. Tips on where to buy cheaper products and what attractions are worth visiting will also be helpful.

There are several myths associated with exchange holidays that have nothing to do with reality:

You will have to live in terrible conditions. All issues related to housing are discussed in advance. If the living conditions are not satisfactory, you should continue to search for a more optimal option.
Exchange holidays are only suitable for students and romantics. In Europe, people have long realized that this is a cheap and interesting way to travel. They have no hesitation in making new acquaintances and looking for great deals. The age of tourists interested in exchange holidays is mainly from 25 years.
People are different, they can rob or even kill. A 100% guarantee of safety in our world hardly exists. In such matters, intuition can become a good advisor. If there is something you don’t like about a person or if the housing offered for exchange is suspicious, then it makes sense to look for another option. With a careful and thoughtful approach, the risk is minimized.

Housing exchange is more developed in large and tourist cities. It can be difficult for provincial residents to find people willing to live in their apartments.

Exchange methods

Traveling with the exchange of housing, houses and apartments is becoming increasingly popular. The principle is quite simple. A tourist is looking for a person who will agree to exchange accommodation and come to his country during his vacation. And at this time he occupies the living space of his guest. Travel costs are ultimately reduced significantly. You will only have to spend money on travel and food.

The largest home exchange site: https://www.lovehomeswap.com The resource has been operating since 2011. Its pages contain more than 75,000 real estate properties that are available for exchange. The geography of offers is very extensive. Residents from 160 countries are considering this travel opportunity.

House Exchange

Important! This method has become widespread in Europe and America.. In Russia its popularity is somewhat lower. People who want to use this method need to post their offer on the site. It should contain a detailed description of the house and a list of countries of interest for travel.

Next, you just have to wait until the offer interests another user of the resource. At the same time, it is recommended to independently search for a suitable option. If an object of interest is found, you should write to its owner.

List of resources with offers for exchanging houses:

https://homelink.org
https://www.intervac-homeexchange.com
https://www.gti-home-exchange.com

Residents of large cities have a good chance of making a successful exchange and not having to pay for housing while traveling. Having decided on the choice of a partner, you need to try to find out as much as possible about his house. It would be a good idea to find it on the map to get a complete picture of the area in which you will live. When exchanging, an agreement is usually concluded, which stipulates the terms of residence, terms of payment of utility and telephone bills.

Apartment exchange

The exchange of apartments for the duration of the holidays should be approached with the utmost seriousness. It doesn’t matter whether you are planning a vacation abroad or in your own country. When choosing a candidate for exchange, you need to remember that the safety of personal belongings, neatness, order and safety of the home as a whole will depend on him.

After registering on the site, you must provide detailed information about your apartment and yourself. You need to take photographs of the living space, supplementing them with a detailed description.

You should also indicate places or countries of interest in terms of travel and exchange. The information can subsequently be changed and supplemented. Popular site with offers: https://www.homeexchange.com

Exchange of housing for holidays in Russia

Exchange tourism in Western countries has long become commonplace. The resources are full of advertisements with options for not only modest apartments, but also luxurious private houses. Travelers from Europe and America calmly trust their homes to enthusiasts like themselves.

Attention! In Russia, this type of tourism is still developing. Therefore, those wishing to relax within the country are often faced with a lack of sufficient choice of housing for exchange. To take advantage of one of these offers, you can visit the resource: http://www.obmendomami.ru

Attention! This will allow you to spend your vacation with the comfort of home and inexpensively, saving about 70% of your budget.. Living in a cozy home is much more pleasant than living in a small hotel room. Plus, you can feel like a local for a while.

Exchange with foreigners during holidays

There are dozens of resources on the Internet where you can find offers to exchange housing in various parts of the world. The opportunity to provide a tourist from England or Italy with the keys to your apartment, and live in their house for free, is quite real. Having decided to exchange with a foreigner for the duration of your vacation, you must first agree with him the terms of residence and a number of additional conditions:

cleaning the apartment before moving out;
watering flowers, if any;
Payment of utility services;
safety of property and personal belongings.

Keys are exchanged in several ways:

in person;
by mail;
through neighbors.

It is better to look for a suitable option on trusted sites that specialize in this type of tourism. Some may charge a small registration fee. Popular portals where they look for foreigners to exchange housing:

https://www.homeexchange.com
https://homelink.org

Possible risks

The overwhelming number of exchange participants are worried about the safety of their property. Typically, tourists living in someone else's house carefully handle the owners' belongings. Only about 1% are dissatisfied with the state of their home after returning home. The administration of popular resources is taking action against sloppy tourists and thieves.

And yet, troubles sometimes happen. They are often associated with breakdowns of household appliances and broken dishes. In an effort to maintain good relations, many exchange participants themselves offer to reimburse the cost of the damaged item.

Although extremely rare, more serious incidents do occur. There are known cases when the irresponsible attitude of tourists led to fires and flooding of housing. By insuring your property before leaving, you can protect yourself from negative consequences of this magnitude.

An exchange holiday has a number of undeniable advantages:

There is no need to pay for accommodation while traveling. Payment for accommodation is the most significant expense item for tourists, so the economic benefits are obvious.
The traveler checks into a lived-in house, and not into an empty hotel room. Home coziness and comfort in a foreign country is a huge plus, especially for parents with children.
An opportunity to feel like a real local for a while. This type of tourism allows you to better learn the traditions in the host country and get acquainted with the real life of foreigners.
The exchange participants will tell you in detail where it is better to go for dinner, where to shop, and what interesting places in the city are worth visiting.
Communication with your partner’s friends, family and neighbors expands your circle of acquaintances and allows you to gain additional experience.

Not without its drawbacks:

There is a risk of encountering scammers. They can pass off someone else’s home as their own or post information about a non-existent home.
It is possible that the participant will turn out to be an unscrupulous tenant. This is fraught with damaged property or theft of personal belongings of the owners.
Travel needs to be planned in advance. Sometimes the search for suitable housing can last for months.
Time costs. You will have to register on the site, fill out a form, take a photo of your home, correspond with candidates, study their profiles.

Exchange holidays are a fun and economical way to travel the world. If you are interested in this type of tourism or have already had experience, share it in the comments.