{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Home Exchange Experience: The Good, the Bad, and the Moldy","description":" 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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\u2019s 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\u2019t 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  &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Join Us in France Travel Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/joinusinfrance.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40924195\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/f70909\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200943535"}