Goats On The Road Posts

House Sitting

Why House Sitters are Invaluable to Homeowners

We’ve written a few articles on the benefits of being a house sitter (free accommodation, enjoying the company of a furry friend and living like a local, to name a few) but what about homeowners, what’s in it for them? The house sitting sites aren’t just for people looking to take care of homes and ...
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Accommodation Spotlight: Hacienda Los Laureles

Sometimes, as travellers we like to treat ourselves. Valentine’s Day was approaching so we decided to splash out and stay in a lovely hotel that would perhaps match the anticipated romance of Oaxaca City. We decided to stay at the beautiful Hacienda Los Laureles. Perched high in the “Beverly Hills” of Oaxaca, San Filipe Del Agua, ...
Algarve

The Algarve’s Most Stunning Beach Areas

Portugal’s Algarve region is an alluring mix of historic cities, pretty seaside villages and beautiful national parks. But without doubt it’s the wealth of beaches and hot sunshine in which to enjoy them that attracts vacationers from around the world. With beautifully clean stretches of gold and white sand plus the warm Mediterranean climate it’s ...
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5 Ways to Save Thousands of Dollars on Accommodation Costs

One of the big budget eaters when it comes to travel is accommodation costs. In third world countries, a private room may be $20 / night, while in developed countries, expect to pay $60, or more, for a double room. If you plan to travel the world for a month, or a year, those accommodation costs ...
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Digital Nomads & Travellers – Finding The Perfect Balance

Along with many of our online colleagues, we classify ourselves as digital nomads. But what does that mean exactly? “Digital Nomads are individuals that leverage technology in order to work remotely and live an independent and nomadic lifestyle.” – Reddit To add to what Reddit says, the digital nomads that we know tend to live financially ...
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From Hobby To Career: The Complete Evolution Of Our Blog

When we first started this blog, we had no idea where it would take us. We had the dream of one day making a few bucks from it, and beyond that dream was the idea that it could become a travel sustaining business that we could take with us on the road. We’ve gone through ...