Home Swaps Are My Secret to Traveling Whenever I Want - For Less

Staying in a stranger's home while traveling is a lusty proposition: you get to explore and relax in someone else's sanctuary. Instead of being pigeonholed into tourist zones, you're liberated to experience life as a local. And because lodging is free - typically the most cost-prohibitive aspect of travel - you can stay longer and visit more destinations. Thanks to rising hotel prices and expanding Airbnb restrictions, more people are home swap-curious, and platforms are evolving to meet the demand. From providing guest toiletries to covering accidental damage, they aim to make the process . . .