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Join Us in France Travel PodcastAuthor: Annie Sargent
Planning a trip to France? Join Us in France is the podcast for you! On this podcast we have conversations about our trips to France, chat with tour guides, share tips on French culture, the basics of French history, explain how to be savvy traveler in France and share our love of French food, wine and destinations in France. You won't want to miss out on all these great conversations about one of the most beautiful countries on earth! Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. And if you're planning your own trip soon - start listening now so you're ready to connect to France on a deeper level. Bon voyage! Language: en Genres: History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Home Exchange Experience: The Good, the Bad, and the Moldy
Episode 594
Sunday, 19 April, 2026
Melanie Dixon loves France and has done home exchange multiple times, both as a guest and as a host. She joins Annie Sargent to talk about what can go wrong — and it turns out, quite a bit can. Moldy bathrooms. Grimy sinks. A washer you're not allowed to use. An angry WhatsApp from a host who didn't like your honest review. Annie has her own war stories too. They also cover the red flags to watch before you book, and why a five-minute video call can save you a week of misery. Still worth it? Both say yes — but go in with your eyes open. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast: A Bad Home Exchange Experience Podcast supporters Magazine segment Home Exchange Reality Check Annie's Paris Stays When a Place Feels Off Why Booking Is So Hard Rejections and Newbie Profiles Video Calls and Photo Red Flags Dirty Homes and Missing Amenities Refunds and Reviewing Honestly When Hosts React Badly Spotting Review Red Flags Points Pricing Doesn't Flex Earning Points and Cancellations Support and Cancellations Points Pitfalls and Pausing Best Length of Stay Cleaning Fees Reality Host Gifts and Local Feel Hosting Prep and Amenities Screening and Red Flags Home Exchange vs Airbnb Transparency and Pet Care Staying Safe and Selective Where It Works Best Lavender and Steel Service Wrap Up and Goodbye Thank you Patrons Updates and Tour Reviews Why France Goes Electric Nuclear Power Context Inside a Nuclear Plant France Electrification Plan Heating Shift to Heat Pumps EV Push and Truck Electrification Renault EVs Worth Wanting Electrify Work and Home Closing Thanks and Next Episode Copyright
