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It's magic!
How the new Community Feed matched Barbara with five Belgian hosts in hours.
Barbara and Glenn
Sep 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Still Going Places, Just a Little Differently
How PLU gave our family the flexibility we needed to keep travelling after cancer
Astrid
Aug 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Stepping Stones
How Home Exchanging Builds a Lifetime Wall of Friendships
Corinne et Jef
Jul 23, 2026 · 4 min read
I Met a PLU Member on a Train Platform. I'd Love to Find Her
A chance conversation on a train reignited my love of travel. I'd love to show my gratitude.
Nikki
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Trading Houses, Not Dreams
Older, Bolder, and Still Saying Yes
Julie and Janis
May 21, 2026 · 6 min read
A Global Community Built on Trust and Friendship
So grateful for People Like Us!
Season
Apr 7, 2026 · 3 min read
What We Didn't Expect From Our First PLU Hosting
A Sydney couple's first home exchange turned into something they didn't see coming
Lourdes
Mar 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Our “Later in Life” Gap Year - Made Possible by People Like Us
Ali & Paul’s UK & Europe Adventure
Ali and Paul
Feb 4, 2026 · 8 min read
From Home Swap to Bourbon Barrel: How Washington DC and Sydney Came Together
A Home Exchange That Sparked Something Bigger
James and Sabrina
Oct 8, 2025 · 3 min read