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Thanks for sharing!  I hope to do house exchanges in a few years, when I can take some extended time off from work.  We love to travel and it seems like a great way to experience another culture.  We have a great house in the Gorge, so are hoping it would be a good match from an exchange perspective.

I can't wait!

Julie

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My parents have been members of a group called the Affordable Travel Club http://www.affordabletravelclub.net/ for about 10 years.  It allows them to stay with members, in their homes, when they travel for $25 per night.  In exchange, they offer their home to members as well. 

Since they are retired, they really enjoy the low cost travel option.  In addition they have met many people who have become frequent visitors and long term friends.  The club has minimal screening, but requires an annual fee. 

Although this is not the way I like to travel, it has really worked well for them.

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