About us
What’s so special about Home Around the World and our members?
Home Around the World is a long-established gay and lesbian house swapping service. Our worldwide members, who are of all ages and professions, take more holidays throughout the year by swapping their homes with other members.
So, if you care about your home and like your home comforts, enjoy making new friends and love travelling the world whilst saving money, you’ll be in good company.
Home Around the World helps you find each other.
Are you a gay couple?
Being in another home almost feels like living in your own place. It’s like having all the comforts of home in another country.
“My lover and I shared a double bed, avoiding the usual hotel hassle!”
We had an absolutely terrific exchange in Fuengirola Spain last April and are in contact with people in Barcelona and Switzerland about this coming summer. Yours is such a great service. Thank you very much."
Leif and Mark, San Rafael, California
Are you single?
If you don’t like travelling alone, you won’t be alone for long when you exchange or stay with another HATW member.
If you are happy being a lone traveller, you’ll have lots of opportunities to meet new and interesting people.
“Being single, I never wanted to travel alone. Now I go wherever I want, whenever I want. I’m never alone for long and have the most wonderful adventures and all for free!”
Are you older?
Are your holiday needs a little different from when you were younger? Now you are able to travel freely and create the kind of holiday that is right for you.
“Since becoming a member, my partner and I have travelled extensively around the world. Since joining HATW we’ve never looked back.”
Are you a gay parent?
HATW offers you an opportunity to travel easily with your children and explore new horizons together. And you can avoid the expense and stress of staying in a hotel.
“I no longer have to travel with suitcases full of toys. Exchanging with other gay and bi parents enabled us to join into an established social network. And Jane, who is four can now speak French!”
Are you “gay-friendly”?
Home Around the World will always be primarily a gay home exchange site.
However, times and attitudes change and we actively encourage “gay-friendly” home swappers who are interested in joining our network and welcoming our gay members into their homes.
“Nice site! We are a straight couple, married for 27 years. We are very gay-friendly – have many family members, dear friends, etc. who are gay. Does being straight prevent us from joining?” Barb & Ron, Vancouver.
If the advantages of home swapping are not immediately clear…
Why swap homes?
Discover why hundreds of thousands of gay people worldwide enjoy vacationing with all the comforts and amenities of a private home. Read Advantages
How about my home?
Discover how strangers swiftly become friends… Read Strangers… in MY home?
Having someone stay in your home can actually be safer than leaving it unoccupied whilst you are on vacation. You can travel safe and secure in the knowledge that your home, your pets and plants are being cared for by another HATW member.
What do I need to know?
Discover what you need to know about gay home exchange. Read the FAQ
Where and who are the HATW members?
Discover where our members live and who would like to exchange homes with you. Search our database.
Ready to become a member? Join HATW now!
