I have been getting free accommodation for over 20 years and I’m going to tell you how you can have wonderful holidays all over the world and not pay anything for accommodation.

I have collected stories and tips from other travelers too which I’m sure you’ll find useful. There are lots of suggestions of different types of accommodation

However, this site is not just about free accommodation but I’m going to share with you many other things I’ve learnt about having a fantastically successful holiday.

So whether you’re a single backpacker, a couple embarking on a world trip or looking for a budget family holiday I know you’ll find this information useful and these are some of the things you can learn.

• All different types of free accommodation and how to have a successful stay
• Are you a newby to backpacking? There are loads of tips from experienced backpackers
• Organising a successful Budget Family Holiday that everyone enjoys and remembers
• Would you like to have a working holiday abroad? What sort of work could you do?
• Do you need to know about quality cheap travel insurance; well there is an organization which is a little different to the rest
• How to get a motor home or campervan rent free and how to get the most out of travelling in a motor home or campervan
• What will you do with the cat or dog while you are away? This is always a problem, but we have the perfect solution
• Which country should you visit? read some stories of other peoples experiences around the world

This is what I did

In 1988 I organised a trip for my young family to the US by arranging a home exchange. This was our first experience and after that we were hooked.

There are organizations you can join (not Timeshare) where you can exchange your home with someone else's for a holiday. Alternatively you can host people while you’re in your house.

In some cases when you swap homes you might look after a dog, cat or gold fish. You might have access to a car or a boat – it all depends on what you agree to.

More recently and after the kids had left home; we spent six months touring Europe staying with people and swapping homes and enjoyed over 100 nights of free accommodation but more importantly our lives were enriched by meeting these like minded travelers and finding out about their way of life and their country.



All around the world there are people who will accommodate travelers for one or two nights in a spare room or on a couch free of charge. This is a really great way to travel!

It might be in the middle of a city, at a beach or in the country. It may be in a house, a caravan or in an apartment or cottage.

There are also free organizations where you can list yourself as a host or a visitor who wants to stay with people for a short time; or both (which is preferable) all over the world.

I have done this many times. My family and I have swapped with others from the US, UK, NZ, Australia, Spain, Germany to name a few. We have hosted people from South America, Africa, France, UK, US and China and we have had the most wonderful experiences doing so.

If you enjoy meeting people and traveling – sharing experiences with the locals and having as many holidays as flights you can afford or as far as your car will take you, then just read on.





Free Accommodation for Holidays and Travellers Free Accommodation from backpacking around the world to a budget family holiday. This extensive travel guide is written by travellers who have had over 20 years experience of finding accommodation.

Vacation Home exchange, holidays around the world Vacation home exchange or house swaps is a fabulous way to travel around the world. It is free accommodation and has huge benefits to both parties. It's ideal for families, couples old & young

House Sitting House Sitting is a great way to get top quality free accommodation and travel around the world

Hospitality Exchange - Home Stay Hospitality Exchange or Home stay - staying with the locals is a great way to get free accommodation while exploring a country, meeting interesting people and having great holidays, that's what we do

Working Holidays Abroad Working Holidays Abroad, would you like a job overseas? There are thousands of jobs available offering a salary or accommodation and meals in exchange for volunteering.

Wwoofing Working on Organic Farms in Exchange for Accommodation Wwoofing - Would you work for accommodation while travelling? Working on Organic Farms in Exchange for Accommodation

Volunteering abroad Volunteering abroad is one of the most rewarding ways to see the world and you can make a difference too.

Backpacking around the world Backpacking around the world, find lots of tips about free accommodation

Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching English as a second Language is one way to visit countries, live with the locals and become involved in the community

dog friendly accommodation and other lovely pets The friendliest accommodation for you dog is their own home, so why not engage someone to stay in you house and look after your precious pooch

Cultural experiences - Stories through travel Cultural experiences help us develop an understanding between others- read some of the experiences that have been part of other travellers lives

Renting a Motorhome, RV or Campervan - I'll show you how to do it on the cheap Renting a motorhome, RV or campervan, can you do it on the cheap? I'll show you how and give you some tips too.

Buying a Vehicle Buying a vehicle in an other country for your holiday is not easy - so here are some pointers

Getting around Using a Satalite Navigation is a good way to get to your destination without arguments while travelling

Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is essential, we used World Nomads and they were very competitive and an ethical company to deal with

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