Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Alexandre (29) and I (22) are an intercultural couple based in London. He was born and bred in Paris whereas I come from Shanghai, China. We have travelled to several countries together and look forward to connecting with people from all cultural backgrounds through home exchange.
Additional languages spoken
French, Chinese
Our pets
Bouboule and Xlm (Cats)
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Paris, France |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our homely 1 bed flat is situated on the 18th floor of a new build with day time concierge and security system, in East London. Neighbouring with Canary Wharf, a well-developed financial district in London, our home has access to London’s stunning skyline and 24/7 view of docks and skyscrapers, conveniently.
The development is so well located that it takes literally 30seconds from our door to the nearest public transportation - a DLR station (London’s railway system) & a bus stop that can take you to pretty much everywhere in London.
Luckily enough, we have lift access, bike storage and concierge on site - not so common in London.
We have a Vietnamese cafe and a bubble tea shop right at our doorstep. How cool?! Besides, there are also a barbershop, a nail salon and more. Plus, they are all closer than the bus and train stations mentioned above!
We are currently seeking a similar home in or near Paris where my boyfriend and I can celebrate Christmas this year, together with his family. If you have something suitable to offer, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
*We’ll be away in August for 9 days too so the swap doesn’t have to be simultaneous*
I’m working towards taking pictures of the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Please message for more photos or even a video tour if interested.
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Apartment/ Main Residence
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
"Although known as a business and finance area, Canary Wharf is one of those places where you can get that dreamy apartment with one of the most perfect views ever. While it may not be a popular tourist attraction, it’s definitely a place to come when you’re in need of some extraordinary sights of the city. And, of course, being surrounded by water doesn’t hurt either." - SPOTAHOME
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Leisure
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Buzzy restaurants:
Plenty of options here, ranging from French and Italian to Sushi and Chinese (we have a large Chinese/Asian community here so it can only be a heaven for foodies!)
Retail therapy:
Canary Wharf has a ton of shopping centres - it makes us confused or lost sometimes as they all are insanely huge.
Bit of culture:
Want to learn about the capital’s story from the beginning to modern times? This is the place to be! Although Canary Wharf might feature modern buildings, you can definitely get an entire history lesson of London from the Museum of London Docklands.
Walks in the park:
You'll discover a variety of monuments and parks and it’s definitely an area where you can take a relaxing walk on the walkway and admire the stunning views of the River Thames.
Spot of exercise:
Literally everywhere! Take a morning jog by the dock - it's super common here. Seagulls, water, boats,... it's a perfect place to relax!
Day tripping:
The Mudchute park is known as London’s city farm and a place where you can visit over 100 animals which include British rare breeds. The 32 acre site is open to the public and it’s been around since 1977!
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We speak English, Mandarin and French.
*we have two cats which we are ideally taking with us but if you are keen to look after them that'll be a huge bonus for us!*
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Alexandre (29) and I (22) are an intercultural couple based in London. He was born and bred in Paris whereas I come from Shanghai, China. We have travelled to several countries together and look forward to connecting with people from all cultural backgrounds through home exchange.
Additional languages spoken
French, Chinese
Our pets
Bouboule and Xlm (Cats)
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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