House Sitting

House Sitting is an excellent way to extend your travels and live like a local. These posts will help you to get started with house sitting and show you how to better utilize this awesome service. Finding free accommodation with Trusted House Sitters is easy. There are literally hundreds of opportunities sent you your inbox every month! Seems too good to be true? It’s not. House sitting changed our lives and it can help you stay in beautiful homes, while caring for loving pets, for free.

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10 Best House Sitting Websites

House sitting is one of the greatest ways for travelers and digital nomads to explore the world on a budget. But, before you head out on the adventure of a lifetime, you first need to find the perfect house sitting job on one of the best house sitting websites. I’ve been house sitting for years ...
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How to Prepare for Your House Sitting Interview (and Nail it!)

House sitting and pet sitting are two of the best ways to travel the world on a budget and see destinations you’ve always imagined visiting, cuddle with some adorable animals, and immerse yourself in different cultures. But, in order to start, you’ll need to get hired. Learn how to prepare for your house sitting and ...
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15 Pros and Cons of House Sitting and Pet Sitting

House sitting and pet sitting are undeniably great ways to travel the world, meet new people, care for animals, and receive free accommodation. I’ve been a pet sitter for a few years now, and while I love it, there are both pros and cons to house sitting and pet sitting. House sitting is when you ...
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How to Write a Standout House Sitter and Pet Sitter Profile (+Examples)

Before you can land your first house sitting job, you’ll need to create a phenomenal profile that will catch homeowners’ eyes and attention. House sitting is a great option for travelers searching for a budget-friendly way to explore the world, or if you dream of spending weeks or months in a luxurious villa in the ...
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41 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Pet Sitting and House Sitting Job

Before you start accepting house sitting jobs, it’s crucial that you ask potential pet and homeowners the right questions. This will ensure that both you and the owners are on the same page about expectations, duties, daily routines, and what to do in the case of emergencies. If you’re a keen traveler or digital nomad ...
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5 Easy Ways to Find Luxury House Sitting Jobs

Welcome to the world of luxury house sitting. Can you envision yourself lazing by a pool in a Costa Rican villa? Or spending a month in a penthouse overlooking Chicago? How about looking after a few dogs in a Spanish vineyard, or a French chateau? All of this is possible without paying a dime for ...