
At home, together: Kindred’s queer community in motion
For many LGBTQIA+ people, travel is a search for comfort, for safety. Three Kindred members share how they’re using their own homes to build a worldwide network of trusted, welcoming spaces.


For many LGBTQIA+ people, travel is a search for comfort, for safety. Three Kindred members share how they’re using their own homes to build a worldwide network of trusted, welcoming spaces.

It’s natural to have hesitations about letting Kindred members stay in your home. (All our clutter! Fear of the unknown!) But the rewards might surprise you.

On house swaps, whether we are the visiting or hosting member, we all strive to “be like Bob.”

Three Kindred members share how house swapping has saved them thousands of dollars while helping them pursue their professional and creative dreams.

We talked to 4,000+ people for Kindred’s summer travel poll, and found that people are frustrated with increasing costs. They are still on the lookout for the best summer vacation destinations — but they want to find more affordable places to travel, and more affordable ways to do it.

We talk to café owner Jamie Erickson about her Brooklyn business and her decision to house swap on Kindred.

You have questions about the house swapping platform; we have answers.

Exchanging houses preserves neighborhood character, fosters deeper cultural exchange, and helps travelers tread more lightly on the planet.

We debunk some common home swap fears and share what's actually true.

Before it was the #1 fastest growing home exchange site, it was a simple idea on a whiteboard.

Here are 5 reasons why you should consider Kindred home swaps when planning your family holidays.

Membership is free — you'll just pay small fees when you house swap.