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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Fleming

Holidaymaker shares hack that has taken him across the globe: ‘I basically travel the world for free’

A London flight attendant shares savvy trick to travel the world ‘for free’ – and it's helped him visit nearly 20 different cities, resorts, and islands. Andre Hellstrom, 56, has saved an estimated £50,000 by swapping homes with people across the globe.

For over a decade, Andre has been using HomeExchange, a platform that allows users to exchange their homes for agreed-upon dates. Alternatively, members can earn GuestPoints by lending their homes without a reciprocal exchange, which can then be used for future travel.

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