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The challenges of downsizing to travel
The point of no returnIt had been one hell of a dark, wet and dreary day back in the winter of 2012. We’d both had to contend with long traffic queues on several of northwest England’s motorways during our daily commute to and from work. And we were truly glad to get home. Once the door […]
Read moreBuying your first campervan or motorhome
Are you thinking about van-life as an option for travel?Choosing the right campervan or motorhome to suit your needs can be daunting, and at times overwhelming. Knowing where to look, what to consider and how to choose the right unit for your needs can be tricky. But it doesn’t have to be. Digital nomad, Kelly, one […]
Read moreLive life on your terms with the help of house sitting
Trapped in the 9 to 5In 2017 we came to a realization that life was passing us by. We were trapped in the 9-5, living for the weekends, with just 20 days holiday a year, and we decided it was time to do something about it. It was time to life life to the fullest! […]
Read moreVolunteering in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Have you wondered about options for volunteering in Chiang Mai, Thailand? Whether you are house sitting in Chiang Mai or planning to travel there soon, you’ll discover many ways to fill your time on, or between your house sits. International house sitter and business strategist, Andrea Jordan gives her guide to volunteering, visiting temples, markets […]
Read moreCan we really escape the rat race?
Breaking away from the rat race takes courage. It takes the same courage that it took to break into it in the first place. Think back to your childhood when life was one big adventure. In our early years, most of us wanted to learn, to work, and to play in pretty equal amounts, but […]
Read moreBe Prepared For Winter Driving
When winter holiday travel is at stake, airports and air travel often receive most of the attention. However, the truth is that most people who travel during winter, simply pack up their luggage in cars and drive to their desired destination. Before embarking on a journey, drivers should perform some routine maintenance and look at […]
Read moreA Dream and a Purpose
A couple of puppeteers and jugglers from Madrid dreaming “out of the box” to create a house sitting lifestyle. In 2011 we created the puppet and circus company Naranjarte, and performed around Spain and all over Europe for six years. However, with an increasing crisis in our country, we realized that we needed a “Plan […]
Read moreLifestyle Comparisons – Expats Who House Sit
Meet Ros & Alan Cuthbertson, an Australian couple in their late 50s – they are expats who house sit, and this is their story. We first heard of house sitting in 2014 when we signed up to Aussie House Sitters looking for sitters to take care of our house and cat. At the time we […]
Read moreTraveling & House Sitting With Kids – Meet The Chiang Gang
An interview with one American family who are living the family house sitting lifestyle It’s a question we get asked over and over. Can I start house sitting with kids in tow? Can we really enjoy the house sitting lifestyle as a family? Well, let me introduce you to “The Chiang Gang”, a family of […]
Read moreThe “Grey” Gap Year Finally Comes Of Age
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 Provence, in France, for adventure. She left her husband and grown up children to travel. […]
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