Bring The World To Your Family
Cultural exchange shouldn't only be for families who can afford expensive international travel.
Cerca connects local families with traveling families from around the world for easy, shared meals.
Find out if your family is a good fit
Takes about 2 minutes. No commitment.
Tell us a bit about your family. Let us find a family you'd love to meet.
Why Should Your Children Experience The World Without Leaving Home?
Most families want their children to grow up:
- Curious
- Open-minded
- Confident speaking with people from other cultures
- Ready to succeed in a global world
But international travel is expensive. Language tutoring is expensive. And apps = more screen time.
Cerca creates something they don't get in school: real conversation, real friendship, and real cultural exchange.
How does it work?
Hosting through Cerca is simple and flexible.
Apply
Become a Host Family. This takes less than 2 minutes.
Meet With Us
We take safety seriously. We personally meet every family before making any introductions.
Match and Share Time
We match you with a compatible traveling family and you meet for an easy meal that works for your schedule.
Your experience could look like:
- Share dinner together at home
- Meet for coffee and snacks while the kids play
- Have a picnic at a local park
- Show travelers a favorite neighborhood spot
- Introduce visitors to local foods or traditions
- Spend an afternoon playing soccer, games, or exploring together
Most experiences last about 3 hours. This is not overnight hosting.
The goal is simple: real human connection.
We match traveling families based on:
Why Families Become Hosts
"I wish there was a cultural exchange program the whole family could participate in."
Most exchange programs are designed for students alone. Cerca is built for families.
"I want my child to practice English naturally."
Children learn language faster when they use it in real conversations with real people.
"I want my child to have a global perspective."
Meeting families from different countries helps children understand the world in a personal, human way.
"I want my kids to have international friendships."
Many Cerca families stay connected long after the trip ends.
"I want to expose my children to the world without spending thousands on travel."
Hosting brings international cultural exchange directly into your family's life.
"I don't want a phone screen to be the only way my child experiences life outside our bubble."
Human connection teaches confidence.
Families receive €40 as a Thank You
Hosting is about connection first. But we also recognize that your time matters.
Safety Comes First
We ensure every family is vetted before any introductions are made.
Identity Verification
Every family is verified with government ID.
Personal Interview
We personally screen every family. No automated matching.
Compatibility Matching
We match based on values, interests, and lifestyle fit.
Direct Oversight
Our team is involved at every step of the process.
Start With The Host Family Quiz
The quiz helps us understand your family structure, your children's ages, languages spoken, interests and hobbies, preferred experiences, and availability.
Take the Host Family Quiz →It takes about 2 minutes.
You Don't Have To Travel Across The World To Give Your Children A Global Perspective
The world becomes less abstract when it walks through your front door.
Cerca exists to make these moments possible.
Become a Host Family →Questions?
Reach us at hello@cercatravel.com