Imagine Airbnb but you don’t have to pay to stay? Now there’s an app for that!
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Yes, you read the title correctly. I recently found out about this application that takes your travel experience to the next level and I just had to share it with you! The app, called Holiday Swap, enables you to swap or host your home in 100+ countries around the world with the swipe of your thumb. Oh and here’s the best part: the app is free to download and there are no subscription fees. Also, you get instant access to thousands of contacts worldwide and unique travel experiences for just $1 per night. Imagine Tinder…for travel. It’s simple, secure, affordable and fun! And before you ask, no, this blog post is not #sponsored. I genuinely want to spread the word about Holiday Swap because I like the concept. This app has the potential to revolutionize the way people, especially millennials, travel. Want to learn more? Keep reading…
Past, Present and Future:
James Asquith was the youngest person to travel to all 196 countries at the age of 24 – and now he wants you to travel without the cost of accommodation. He has set up a travel app called Holiday Swap for swapping homes. In an attempt to reduce the expenses of travel, the app allows users to essentially eliminate the cost of accommodation while on vacation.
Just like Tinder, users can swipe on homes when deciding on a suitable place to stay. If both users like the look of each other’s homes, then they can swap their house, room and more for just $1 per night per bed. Once matched, users are notified and can set up a chat to discuss availability, and a ‘pin’ is also added to their map.
Founder James Asquith said:
“You have a picture of a property and you swipe.” A lot of people who’ve used it said, ‘I feel like I’m on Tinder.”
But unlike Tinder, Holiday Swap works on a global, not local scale, with the app currently covering more than 40 countries across six continents.
“The millennial generation is the future and this generation wants more with less,” he added. “With the growth of technology we are building a true global sharing community, where we can actually use the assets we have to explore more of the world.”
About Holiday Swap:
Holiday Swap, is the first truly global social media app for like-minded travelers and explorers that allows you to securely swap your accommodation anywhere around the world. The app aims to make travel more accessible and cheaper for everyone. The app is available in more than 185 countries and 6 continents, with +10,000 properties and 1000s of swaps.
With Holiday Swap, swap your space with anything from a couch to a villa, with no subscription fees, and just $1 per night, download the app for free from the App Store or PlayStore. Discover more about Holiday Swap at: holidayswap.com
Founder Facts:
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James Asquith, is a British travel influencer and author. He’s the official Guinness record holder for being the youngest person to visit every sovereign country in the world. Asquith was 24 years and 192 days old when he entered his final country, Federated States of Micronesia, on 8 July 2013.
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Asquith began his travels during his Bachelors degree at the London School of Economics in 2007. He began by volunteering in Southern Vietnam, and then travelled to every country in the world over the next 5 years.
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After completing his travels, Asquith wrote a book documenting his journey to every country in the world, titled Breaking Borders – Travels in Pursuit of an Impossible Record. The book broke the top 10 in travel literature on Amazon.
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Asquith has worked for major banks including HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and SMBC Nikko, and is currently the CEO at Holiday Swap, which allows users to match up and swap their accommodation anywhere in the world.
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He has 670k followers on Instagram.
Whether you’ve been bitten by the travel bug or you want to step up your travel game, Holiday Swap is the way to go. Do you have any cool travel plans coming up or places you want to visit? Leave a comment and let me know! Until next time.
-Kaamilah
