12 Ways House Sitting Retirees Benefit
Kelly Hayes-Raitt, an early house sitting retiree, shares her insider tips gleaned from 12 years of full-time global house sitting. Read this article if you are considering what to do next in retirement. House sitting opens the door for travel in retirement because it keeps you active, engaged and and it’s affordable. Perhaps consider joining […]
35 Best London Travel Bargains, Part I
Long-time house sitter Kelly Hayes-Raitt calls London her second home since she’s housesat there so many times. Here are some of her tips for enjoying the very best London travel bargains. By Kelly Hayes-Raitt This American’s first overseas house sit was for 6 weeks in London during the 2012 Olympics. It was love at first […]
Natural Cat Behavior: Why Cats Do What They Do
Experienced cat sitter and traveller Tiera St Claire shares her cat-whispering secrets about natural cat behavior and ways to win over any kitty. By Tiera St Claire Learn about natural cat behaviour from a seasoned pet sitter Cats are marvelous creatures, and don’t they know it! Caring for a cat may take less energy than […]
Best cat sitting in Marbella, Spain
Long-time pet sitter and traveller Tiera St Claire shares her tips for traveling and her favourite experiences of cat sitting in Marbella and Spain’s Costa del Sol. While describing her experiences she also share some of her favourite places to visit in Marbella and the local area. Read on to learn more … Cat Sitting […]
Solo House Sitting: 8 Ways to Make Friends
If you are considering housesitting full time you will face a number of challenges. Not least is the challenge of solitude, which may suit some but not all. The life of a full time housesitter is ideal for anyone needing to or wanting to be alone for work, or just because. Some people prefer to […]
House Sitting Helped Me Retire in Portugal
When Kelly Hayes-Raitt, veteran housesitter, hung up her full-time house sitting hat, she decided to retire in Portugal. Here’s how house sitting helped her relocation. Want to retire in Portugal then read on. How housesitting helped me retire in Portugal By Kelly Hayes-Raitt While house sitting helped me decide to retire in Portugal, it’s a […]
Affordable Travel Top 5 – House Sitting Benefit
Many people come to housesitting through an awareness built by searching for affordable travel ideas. Some are drawn to housesitting because they like the house sitting benefit of a working holiday. Or they like the idea of exchanging their services for free accommodation. Caring for pets and housesitting is a great way to do that […]
17 Tips to an Irresistible House Sitter Profile
If you are thinking of joining Housesitmatch as a house sitter, or you are already registered read this blog. It could mean the difference between you getting that fabulous housesit or not. Learn from Kelly Hayes-Raitt about how to build an irresistible house sitter profile. Globe-trotter Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares her top tips for creating an […]
Solo Travel: House Sitting is a Safer Option
Many a lone traveller has felt slightly anxious at the thought of going it alone, with solo travel somewhere new. In this article Kelly Hayes-Raitt experienced housesitter and world traveller makes the case that house sitting is a safer option for female solo travellers in particular, rather than staying in hotels or hostels. Read on […]
How to find the best catsitter – Top tips
Cat owners around the world know that felines can sometimes be remarkably independent and robust. Meanwhile other cats can be super sensitive to changes in their environment or routine. We all want the best possible care for our pets. That’s why when you go away on holiday or a work trip you need to find […]