Blog - Tips
Welcome to our Swaphouse blog! Here you can read tips and gather more information about working remotely and swapping your home. We hope it inspires you! Want to read more? Go back to all blog articles.
How to List Your Home on Swaphouse
From sign-up to live listing: a full walkthrough of the Swaphouse onboarding flow, step by step, so you know exactly what to expect.
Workation in Paris: Your Remote-Work City Guide
Work remotely in Paris with local cafés, charming neighborhoods, and insider tips for the perfect (home swap) workation.
Home Swapping for Families: Travel Smarter & Save More
Tired of cramped hotel rooms? Discover how home swapping gives families more space, comfort, and fun without the big price tag.
How to Add Your Swap Availability on Swaphouse
Learn why availability matters, how to add dates, durations, and destinations, and how it helps you get more swap requests.
The Lesser-Known Advantages of Home Swapping
Home swapping has unexpected perks beyond saving money. Here are a few we've discovered.
Long-Term Home Swaps on Swaphouse: Live Like a Local
Discover how to do long-term home swaps on Swaphouse. Live like a local for months or even a year without paying rent twice.
How to Start Home Swapping with Swaphouse
Read how simple it is to get started with Swaphouse and enjoy free stays, remote work-friendly homes, and authentic travel.
The Sustainability of Home Swapping with Swaphouse
Discover how home swapping makes travel more sustainable while supporting local communities and reducing tourism pressure.
eSIM Benefits for Remote Workers and Home Swappers
Read more about how eSIMs can help you stay connected while working remotely. Plus, save 10% on Holafly eSIMs
How to Use Photo Captions to Make Your Home Listing Shine
Learn how to add compelling photo captions to your home listing to attract more potential swappers and make your space stand out.
You got a match on Swaphouse - here's what to do next
Learn what to do when you receive a new match notification and how to take the next steps towards your home swap adventure!
How to Write a Review After a Completed Home Swap
Learn why reviews are important, and get tips for writing a helpful and honest review on Swaphouse.
How to Write the Best Swaphouse User Profile
Learn how to craft the perfect Swaphouse user profile to attract more matches, build trust, and connect with like-minded travelers.
New! Plan & Confirm Your Home Swaps Right on Swaphouse
Learn how to plan and confirm your swaps directly on Swaphouse, with our new process for managing your swaps.
Home Swapping with Pets: Tips, Checklists & Best Practices
Planning a swap with a furry friend involved? This guide covers all the must-knows for a smooth and pet-friendly experience.
The Remote Worker’s Guide to Amsterdam
Live like a local in Amsterdam while working remotely! Cozy cafés, lively neighborhoods, and proven tips for a Dutch adventure.
How We're Making Home Swapping Safer
Learn how Swaphouse helps make home swapping safe, with optional damage protection, best practices and more.
Why Does Swaphouse Require LinkedIn for Sign Up?
Curious why we ask for LinkedIn at sign-up? Learn how it helps create a trusted, secure home swapping community.
Swaphouse Updates: The Latest Features & Improvements
Explore the latest Swaphouse platform updates, designed to elevate your home swapping experiences!
Simultaneous vs. Non-Simultaneous Home Swaps
There’s more than one way to swap homes. Explore the difference between simultaneous and non-simultaneous swaps.
How to Get the Swaphouse (Web) App on Your Phone
Keep Swaphouse right at your fingertips! Find out how to quickly add our web app to your home screen.
Workation in Berlin: Your Remote-Work City Guide
Embrace Berlin for your workation! Hip coffee stops, diverse neighborhoods, and expert tips for your remote journey.
Why Swaphouse Uses a Match-Based System
Learn how Swaphouse’s ensures you only connect with home swappers who are just as excited as you are!
Preparing for a Smooth Home Swap: Tips From a Recent Swap
Check out Nikola’s tips from his first swap through Swaphouse for a smooth and stress-free home exchange!
Work and Explore: The Ultimate Lisbon Workation Guide
Explore Lisbon for your workation! Cafés, coworking spots, and local tips to enjoy remote work in a stunning city.
Home Swap Tips for Remote Workers & Digital Nomads
Discover tips on home swapping for remote workers, enhancing both professional and personal life through global experiences.
Choosing Your Remote Work Destination: Key Considerations
With the rise of remote working, increasingly more people are deciding to combine their holidays to new destinations...
Tips to Make Your Remote Working Experience Exciting
The world has adjusted to the new normal of remote working. Many people prefer working remotely rather than going to offices.
Successful Home Swap Video Call Tips
In this article, we will provide tips and advice on how to have a smooth and successful video call with your home swap match.
How to Take Great Photos of Your Home for Home Swapping
The most popular home swap listings feature great photos. But how do you take good pictures of your home? Read about our tips...
The Best Home Swap Workation Destinations in Nature
Explore new workation destinations, exchange home offices in nature's best kept secrets and boost productivity.
Combining Home Swapping and a Workation
Combine travel and work with home swapping and a workation: tips and benefits for remote workers and digital nomads
Write the Perfect Home Description for Home Swapping
Ready to make your home stand out? Dive into our guide for tips on crafting an engaging home description.
Home Swapping for Digital Nomads with Swaphouse
Explore how home swapping creatively revolutionizes remote work & travel for global digital nomads.
Home Swapping with Kids: More Space, More Savings, More Fun
Home swapping with kids can save money and provide more space and freedom than a traditional vacation
How to Coordinate Key Exchange for Your Home Swap?
Exchange keys for your next home swap smoothly with our step-by-step guide. Covering key exchange methods and more.
How to be a Great Home Swap Guest
Home swapping is a great way to make long-term travel fun and affordable. Experiencing life like a local and...
How to Travel While Working Remotely
Tips for successful remote work while traveling: reliable internet, routine, and balance work and travel.
The Costs of Home Swapping: Is It Really Free?
Uncover the cost of home swapping with Swaphouse, unveil savings against traditional stays, and discover budgeting tips.
How Safe is Home Swapping? A Comprehensive Look
In this guide, we'll break down the safety aspects of home swapping and provide practical tips to ensure a secure experience.
Save Vacation Days with Home Swapping
Experience workations and home swapping with Swaphouse, saving vacation days as you work and explore new destinations
Introducing Swaphouse's Wi-Fi Speed Test Feature
Discover how Swaphouse's Wi-Fi Speed Test ensures reliable internet for seamless remote work.
Best Ski Locations for Combining Work and Play
Like to work remotely while also enjoying skiing or snowboarding? We have listed our top five ski and snowboard destinations!
The Best Surf Destinations for a Workation
Plan the ultimate workation in a surf destination. Tips for finding the perfect spot, balancing work and play.
Workation: The New Way to Work and Travel
Discover the ultimate work-travel combo: workations. Perfect for remote workers, & anyone looking to explore new places.
What to Pack on a Trip when Working Remotely
To help guide you while loading your backpack for a remote work adventure, be sure to consider the following items...
The Ultimate WiFi Speed Guide for Working Remotely
Swaphouse provides a WiFi speed guide to help digital nomads and remote workers assess the ideal internet speed requirement
