{"id":2730,"date":"2017-01-31T11:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=2730"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:15","slug":"apartment-swap-free-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/apartment-swap-free-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Apartment swap: enjoy free accommodation in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, unusual, authentic and cheap ways to travel have gained a lot of popularity. And apartment swapping is no exception.<\/p>\n

How does apartment swapping work?<\/h2>\n

\nApartment (or house) swapping has become very easy thanks to this website<\/a>. You simply have to create a profile with a description of yourself and your home, view the offers that interest you and then start a discussion with the members you want to swap with.<\/p>\n

On each person’s profile you will see what language(s) they speak.<\/p>\n

If you get along, you can agree an exchange. And then all you have to do is go on holidays!<\/p>\n

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The advantages of swapping apartments<\/h2>\n

Save money
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\nNeedless to say if you are doing a house swap you will not pay for accommodation during your holidays. Which will allow you to stay for longer, visit more often, or simply devote your budget to things like tours and restaurants…a top tip!\n<\/p>\n

Discover the city like a local<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nWhen you swap your house you exchange much more than accommodation. It’s a very human experience that allows you to learn the local habits, the best local places and the recommendations of the person you swap with.<\/p>\n

It is useful to prepare a notebook with ideas for things to see in your local area, restaurant\/bar advice and top tips for your guests. It’s also a very friendly touch!<\/p>\n

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Enjoy comfortable accommodation
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\nSpending your holidays in a house or apartment that is lived in does not compare to staying in  a tourist apartment. As the place is occupied all year long it tends to be much better equipped with electrical appliances, board games, books, CDs and DVDs.\n<\/p>\n

Car swapping and pet sitting…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nThis is totally optional but it is possible to make your car available to your guests. You can then use theirs in Barcelona.<\/p>\n

You can also agree to entrust them with your pet or watering your plants…<\/p>\n

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Not leaving your home empty<\/h3>\n

\nThe fact that your house or apartment is occupied during your holidays significantly reduces the risk of burglary, which is really useful.\n<\/p>\n

How can you feel sure about your exchange?<\/h2>\n

\nApartment swapping is scary at first. However homeexchange.com<\/a> does everything to put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n

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A community based on respect, trust and reciprocity<\/h3>\n

\nTrue, you are leaving your keys to strangers, but they too are leaving their apartment in your hands. The homeexchange.com<\/a> community is based on values of respect and trust.<\/p>\n

If a person makes a bad impression, you are free to not continue with them. The site messaging service is secure and your personal details (name, exact address) are not revealed until the moment you decide.<\/p>\n

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Exchange contract and getting assistance<\/h3>\n

\nTo avoid disagreements or misunderstandings you can download the exchange contract. You can then read it, make adjustments and have it signed by both parties.<\/p>\n

If you have any doubts or questions, you can contact a member of the trocmaison.com team by email, chat or phone.\n<\/p>\n

Stories from site members<\/h3>\n

\nIn the end it’s probably the stories from members of the site (you can read them in member stories<\/em><\/a>) who have already exchanged their apartments, that will convince you to take the leap: they all say that once you have done it once it’s hard to imagine another way of traveling, they enjoyed the experience so much.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to check out the comments left on the profiles of people offering their house or apartment to get a clearer idea of the owners.<\/p>\n

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Our advice for a successful exchange<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n