Travel is all about broadening your horizons, seeing new things and taking a challenge, and there’s nothing like the great outdoors to test your limits. With Love Home Swap, you can say goodbye to expensive, rigorously planned nature vacations and hello to casual exploration of the great outdoors as it should be: totally free.
Iceland is the perfect destination for adventure-seekers
Icelandic excursions
Ice climbing, glacier hiking, caving and volcano touring. Iceland has it all and more, making it a real must-visit for adventure-seekers. For nature lovers it’s also, (contrary to its name), beautiful, lush and green. And of course, let’s not forget that it’s an excellent destination for enjoying nature’s most wondrous spectacle, the aurora borealis. If you want to stay out of the city, we have plenty of stylish homes like this one in rural Iceland.
Otago’s rolling hills are perfect for nature lovers
Outdoors in Otago
New Zealand is known as a paradise for nature-lovers. With rolling hills and greenery, New Zealand’s impressive natural wonders haven’t gone unnoticed by the film industry, and it’s been featured in numerous blockbusters like Lord of the Rings. To get a slice of the action yourself, — and without the hideously long trip to Mordor (!) — check out this beautiful architect-designed home in the mountains of Otago.
Provence is the perfect stay for anyone looking for variety
Alpine adventures
As a region, Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur has got it all: beaches, mountains, lakes and plenty of countryside. Popular with skiers, hikers, cyclists and those who fancy just taking in the lovely scenery with a picnic, you’ll quickly find that one visit will never be enough. For a fully French and totally luxurious stay in the region, take a look at this beautiful mountainside villa.
Penguins on Boulders Beach is a great outdoor spot for nature lovers
Metropolitan mountains
For nature-lovers who are also looking for a taste of city life, Cape Town is the perfect blend of urban and metropolitan. From Table Mountain down to Boulders Beach where Cape Town’s resident penguins reside, this is truly a city for nature-lovers. For a spot in the breathtaking South African landscape, check out this home in the Langeberg mountain range.
The vinyards in Sonoma, California are worth the visit
California living
There’s so much more to California than just big cities like LA and San Francisco. With beautiful mountains, rolling hills and vineyards that stretch further than the eye can see, there’s plenty for nature lovers to see and do in the golden state. California also does luxury very well, so treat yourself to a beautiful and spacious pad, like this country retreat in Sonoma.
The Ring of Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland
The emerald isle
You can’t really go wrong with a nature-filled trip in Ireland. With lush scenery, the whole country is gorgeous, but County Kerry in particular has much to offer adventurers. With national parks galore, the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Michael, Kerry is a nature-lovers playground. If you’re planning to visit Kerry’s most beautiful, and UNESCO-recognised, national park Killarney, then consider a trip to this architect-designed home which is right on its doorstep.
Cornwall’s coastline is the ultimate escape for nature lovers
The Cornish cliffs
With its stunning coastlines, Cornwall is often considered the jewel in England’s crown. Its pristine beaches and dramatic cliffs make it great for those looking to really enjoy the great outdoors, so if you want to fish, ride, surf, sail and swim, take a look at this beautiful eco-home.
