Hello fellow translators,

I would like to run an idea by you to hear your views on the following subject: house/apartment swaps between translators.

The idea came about because I have been looking to spend some time in other countries, but I need specific technology to operate, the same as any freelance translator. So in theory I can work anywhere if I have broadband, a computer, a decent chair and table, the same as any other translator. For people who don't need 24 hour access to the internet it is hard to get across how important it is that the internet, wi-fi etc really does work, when enquiring about rentals. They just don't seem to understand. So I thought this might be a solution.

At best it might be a way to enrich our experiences at a low cost. At worst...well of course it raises a lot of questions.

I just wanted to test the water so to speak, gauge the general reaction to the idea.

Paul

Hello Paul,

I think it's a great idea, thanks for sharing it  

Maybe those who would be willing to swap could write down a short description of what they offer and where they would like to go.

Matilde

It's a great idea. How would you implement it?

Perhaps using examples like this one:
http://www.fusac.com/housingx.htm ?

Great idea, for sure... but the OP has removed his profile  

But his idea remains here

With an average number of viewings/post of 47 he may have got sufficient number of private offers to call his mission accomplished.

I love this idea.

My house is in Beijing, China.

Hi Paul,

I/ we might be interested in this with you. Do you have Sykpe? We can chat more easlily or I can call you. I live in Eastern Long Island, New York, around 90 k east of NYC in avery large house w/pool. Although I lived in France and have lots of friends there it might be cool to do an exchange this summer. Where do you live?

My Skype address is sheikh51.

Take care.

RIchie Levy

 I cannot say I would like to be somewhere different from Santa Marta, Colombia. Right by the beach.

But if any of you decide to travel here, I can help arranging affordable accomodations and supply my internet modem with 24 hours access to internet .