January 2017 There’s one thing we can all agree on… 2016 was a year full of unpredictable twists and turns. We can’t profess to know exactly what 2017 holds, but we can take a look at emerging patterns and trends to make some educated guesses. Don’t worry, we’re not talking politics, or Premier League football,...
1 January 2017December 2017 The Big Apple is not an apple. But it is big. So big that knowing what to do as a first-time traveller, or even where to start, can be quite overwhelming. I would really recommend starting with the free things. On your walks you'll ride in yellow taxis, see steaming street drains, drink in...
5 December 2016November 2016 Berlin, Strasbourg, Budapest, Vilnius, Krakow - all claim to host the best Christmas market. M&S, Pret, Boots, Sainsbury's, Co-op - all claim to make the best Christmas sandwich. Forget Father Christmas - these are the real questions of modern Yule Tide.
26 November 2016Antonia Vanbergen is a 29-year-old financial controller from Kent. She's a frequent traveller and recently returned home from a big trip to the US. Given her profession and thirst for travel, we thought she'd be a good person to catch up with about her WeSwap experiences. We were right!
5 October 2016We always like to hear from WeSwappers out on their travels, but this email really made us smile...
23 September 2016WeSwap product manager Olivia has just returned from her first trip to Stockholm. She kindly brought us back a whole load of tips - as well as duty-free Toblerone - but before we hear Liv's insights, some reasoning behind Scandinavia's recent surge in popularity with travellers.
14 September 2016When an ATM or card machine asks if you'd like to accept an exchange, there's only one right answer... always say no. Always refuse any conversion, always choose the local currency for the country you're in. Just say no way, José. But it's still so easy to be duped. Here's why, and how to avoid it once and for all.
7 September 2016We all have that one friend that always seems to effortlessly take incredible holiday snaps using only their smartphone. In all likelihood it isn’t a natural gift, they’re just following a few simple pointers. To help you to fully capture your adventures, and maybe get a few more likes on Facebook, we’re sharing some tips...
1 September 2016For lots of us, one of the great joys of travel is having some extra time to read. Whether that's on a plane, in a hammock or on an overnight coach journey - a book is a compelling (and relaxed) companion.
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