People Like Us

World School Home Swap have partnered with People Like Us, the most trusted home swap platform in the world! Now you can gain access to 1000's of homes in 100's of countries and be comfortable that you are in a trusted home swap community using a simple and powerful interface. This friendly home swapping community is for all those world schooling families and digital nomads who want to live like a local in a new destination and educate themselves and their family through travel. We are revolutionising the way families travel, combining the benefits of education and cultural immersion with the comforts of a home away from home.

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How Does It Work?

Joining People Like Us is easy. Create a free account now and unlock even more with our Premium program. Enjoy unlimited exchanges at no extra cost. Embark on unforgettable home exchange adventures and discover endless possibilities.

Why is People Like Us the most trusted home exchange community?

Trust and Safety First: Your peace of mind is our priority. That's why we place trust and safety at the core of every exchange.

Identity Verification: Strengthen trust with every exchange through our secure identity verification process, ensuring safe and reliable connections.

Loved by Our Members: Ranked #1 in the Homestay Category among businesses with more than 500 reviews on Trustpilot


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Meet people like us.


ALISON R

Port Kennedy WA Australia

"I think PLU is amazing - and Drew is doing an exceptional job of managing this site."

Mihai Marius

Les Sables-d'Olonne France

"Gorgeous, A site with people like us, as its name indicates. Free registration, two weeks after 2 exchanges for our planned trip to Australia. Excellent"

Armelle Michelle Marie

Montbert France

"The PLU platform is more than a home exchange site! It is a space where each member wants to support and encourage others. We exchange our homes but also a way of living together! Tips, tricks, giveaways, and even a Secret Santa are some of what we love about this platform. And we also want to share all this to create a new, more egalitarian and collaborative world. We are proud to be a part of this home exchange community!"

ANNIE BERNADETTE

Martinique

"To me, the only and best travel exchange community with a genuine feeling of kindness and open mindedness..."

SILVIA

Brusaporto Italy

"I write my testimony in Italian because unfortunately in Italy traveling by exchanging houses is still a little-known way of travelling, but believe me it is fantastic: you visit places you would never have visited, far from tourist destinations, you are guests in houses full of comforts, you meet people welcoming from all over the world and they often stay in contact with you over time, you save money and sometimes even exchanging the car is very convenient, there is always someone at your house to water your plants or feed your animal friends. Of all the communities I signed up for, this is undoubtedly the best, super organized and full of nice people!"

GERALDINE MARIE

Littleton CO United States

"People Like Us is a Community, with a capital “C” ! The members share their love of exchanging, meeting families from around the world, making new friends and provide support to make your exchange a success!"

LAURA PUCKETT

Macon GA United States

"I've never really been a "joiner" (like Groucho Marx said, "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.") but PLU changed that. After serendipitously coming across their Facebook page and joining just to see what it was, I loved these people! Adventurous, trusting, fun, and friendly, they were the people I followed during Covid. When Drew (who I feel like I know personally) created a way to officially join, I joined--and I'm so glad I did!"

KERRIE M

Alfredton VIC Australia

"Perhaps the most friendly home exchanging community in the world, People Like Us brings like minded people together. With a love of travel, whether that be far and wide, or in your local area, PLU is a fabulous network offering ideas about destinations that you may never have contemplated. Come on, join us! You will never look back!"

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are four types of exchanges: Simultaneous: you and another member exchange your homes at the same time. Non-simultaneous: you exchange with another member but you travel at different times. If you don't know when you'll travel for the second leg, you can leave the dates blank and bank a future exchange. Non-reciprocal: in this type of exchange, you stay in another member's home but they do not come to yours. In a non-reciprocal exchange, you have full use of the home. In People Like Us, you can host a non-reciprocal exchange just to make you feel good, or you can do it for a Globe, PLU's token system. When you earn a Globe, you can use it to travel to someone else's home. Hospitality: also a non-reciprocal exchange in that only you travel to the other member's home and they don't come to yours, but in a hospitality stay, you only have partial use of the home and the other member will also be there. You can also use a Globe for a hospitality stay.

Home exchange is a vacation accommodation solution where people swap their homes with other travellers without money changing hands. It allows families to stay in their exchange partner's home while the other party stays in theirs. Home exchange can be reciprocal (simultaneous or non-simultaneous) or non-reciprocal.

Home exchange involves a free swap of homes between two parties, whereas renting a vacation home involves paying a rental fee. Home exchange offers a cost-effective and immersive way to experience different destinations.

The exchange itself is free, but to access all the benefits of home exchange, a yearly membership fee applies when joining People Like Us. https://peoplelikeus.world/premium

Yes, home exchange can involve various accommodations like houses, apartments, villas, and houseboats. Exchanges often involve different types of homes depending on location and preferences. People Like Us offers a plethora of accommodations to explore and enjoy.

Open communication and clear expectations are vital for a memorable and enjoyable exchange. Discuss any questions or concerns with your partner beforehand. Here are a few tips to prepare your home for a successful home exchange: > Clean thoroughly: Create a welcoming space for your guests. > Clear out space: Ensure enough closet and storage room for them. > Provide clear instructions: Detailed info on amenities helps them feel at ease. > Arrange key exchange: Coordinate with your partner for a smooth arrival. > Prepare for arrival: Add a personal touch with a warm welcome gesture.

Home exchange at People Like Us is based on trust and reciprocity. Secure messaging, Identity, and phone verification, as well as open communication and clear expectations with potential partners, ensure safe exchanges.

A homeschool-family friendly home exchange is an arrangement where two parties swap homes with one another for a specified period. Families who homeschool can benefit by living in a different location, experiencing new cultures for both parents and children alike, and learning from the local environment. It’s a great opportunity to supplement existing curricula with real world experiences and travel. Not to mention, it’s a very cost-effective way to travel while preventing any delays during the formative years of a child’s education.

Communication is key in order to establish expectations and specific homeschool-related needs. Discuss expectations, rules, and preferences with your exchange partners. Be flexible and adaptable to new surroundings and routines, and help identify those opportunities for your partners. Take advantage of local educational opportunities and immerse yourselves in the culture, and help guide and facilitate that for the other family.

As a member of WSHS, you will be able to select fellow members through the function My Communities on People Like Us website. In addition, you may search for homes that are owned specifically by other families on PLU who homeschool. Once in touch, feel free to get to know your home swap partner! You can establish any educational-related needs.