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 […]
13 Tips to Keep Track of Your Stuff When House Sitting
Veteran house sitter Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares her tips for living on top of other people’s stuff when house sitting in more than 20 countries. By Kelly Hayes-Raitt Keeping track of your stuff is trickier when house sitting and you are living on top of someone else’s stuff. Some homeowners clear space in a closet or […]
Cat collars benefits and risks to note
Many cat owners use cat collars but not all do. But do you as a pet owner understand all the cat collars benefits and risks? In this article we offer you a range of facts to note to help you decide if a cat collar is useful for your own feline friend at home. Cat […]
London house sitting – London calling!
Many long term housesitters and petsitters will tell you they love either rural housesits or city housesits. London house sitting can have a remarkable draw for both types of housesitter. Housesitting in London offers a fantastic diversity of experiences, including and most importantly pet care, for animal lovers, and an exciting urban setting. Read on […]
Find local catsitters to cat sit for your pets
If you own or love cats you will know the challenge of finding local catsitters. The catsitters will come to cat sit or at least feed your pets when you are away from home. As a petowner you know the responsibilities involved, in regular feeding and maintenance routines for pets like cats. While local petsitters […]