Our journey to find the right type of freedom… The desire to travel and be free of the constraints of a “normal” life has led us down some interesting paths. Although, we are currently traveling full-time as house and pet…
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House Sitting Offers Enhanced Travel For The Over 50’s Back in 2009 a novel was published called “Gap Year for Adults”. It’s the story of a woman in her 50s who takes time out of her life to move to…
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When you’re in an unfamiliar country, and quite possibly using a different language, how can you easily plan your route between house sits or travel adventures? For the past few years we’ve been experimenting with a journey planner app that…
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What to expect when looking after “Jungle Dogs” It’s common for expats living in the tropics to own one or more “jungle” dogs. Dogs here are usually unwanted puppies, or older dogs that have been abandoned or abused, or left…
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So, you want to become a professional house sitter and you’re all geared up and ready to get started. But… all you keep hearing about is how you need references, experience and credibility. Don’t let this put you off! With…
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Changing time zones can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. The body runs on regular circadian rhythms to help you start to feel tired and wake up at the right time. An hour or two difference in time zones can…
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Until you spend some time driving from A to B, it’s hard to understand just how big the “Land Down Under” really is, let alone appreciate the difficulties you might face getting around while house sitting in Australia. My first…
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“You must be rich… you both retired in your 40’s and you’re constantly traveling all over the world. How the hell can you afford such a lifestyle?!?” My wife and I have been asked this many times in the past…