Category Archives: "Global travel"

House sitting in Lisbon
20 Oct, 2023

19 Practical Tips for Successfully House Sitting in Lisbon

Recent American immigrant to Portugal Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares her tips for house sitting in Lisbon as a way to explore her new home town. 19 Practical Tips for Successfully House Sitting in Lisbon By Kelly Hayes-Raitt 18 months ago, I moved to Lisbon! I had an unfurnished flat, an air mattress, a cork screw and […]

House sitters who oversee staff
5 Sep, 2023

9 Tips When House Sitters Oversee Staff

Veteran house sitter Jill Shelton spills her secrets for when house sitters oversee staff. Read her fascinating blog drawn from extensive personal experience to learn her top tips for other housesitters. 9 Tips When House Sitters Oversee Staff One of the more unique experiences I’ve had house sitting during the last 12 years, is where […]

How to Retire successfully
4 Jun, 2023

How to Retire Successfully with House Sitting

HouseSit Match’s blog editor recently sat down with Pauline Field, an experienced coach who helps women on the brink of retirement discover how to retire successfully. Discover How to Retire Successfully Edited by Kelly Hayes-Raitt Hi, Pauline, thanks for being a new member of HouseSit Match! You’re a coach who helps women discover how to […]

affordable gap year
12 May, 2023

Affordable gap year destinations

If you are a keen traveller and looking for affordable gap year destinations then read on. In this article we offer a range of fascinating places around the world where you might want to visit on your gap year between school, college and work. We offer opportunities to save money like choosing countries with a […]

housesitting around the world
2 Mar, 2023

Cycling and housesitting around the world

Eric is a software engineer and latterly a digital nomad. More importantly he’s a very keen cyclist, and a housesitter with Housesitmatch. He has spent years travelling, cycling and housesitting around the world. Here are glimpses from some of his expeditions across the globe and some excerpts from an interview he gave Lamia our Founder […]

View of the Sydney harbour bridge from Milsons Point Sydney
18 Feb, 2023

Sydney, Australia – Spectacular Spectacular!

There is so much to absorb on a first visit to Sydney, Australia – the views, the sunshine, the food, the stunning architecture. Fortunately, even on a short visit you can enjoy the city from many angles for free!  Many residents and visitors often complain about how expensive it is to live in Sydney, so […]

Infinity pool at the villa in Costa Rica
12 Feb, 2023

House-sitting in Costa Rica

House-sitting Costa Rica was one possible option discovered by accident when searching online that became a reality for a young American couple. After a strenuous commercial period in running a business Tim and Kristie decide to take time out to enjoy a belated honeymoon in a tropical paradise. Housesitting seemed like a great idea. Here’s […]

elegant decor
9 Feb, 2023

Traveling Australia: Melbourne, city of the senses

When Traveling Australia, Melbourne offers a fabulous first taste, in fact the entertainments and delights hit all the senses. The city boasts sophisticated skylines, lush botanical gardens, and a range of museums and galleries, with easy access to beaches and delectable restaurants.  A while ago we were fortunate enough to win a holiday to Australia […]

fun house and petsitting
7 Nov, 2022

Fun house and pet sitting experiences

In this 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition entry by Tiera St Claire  you will learn about the experience of the fun house and pet sitting experiences of a retired pet lover. During her petsitting assignments she has drawn great pleasure from the pets and the locations where she cares for them. Read on to learn […]

how to travel on a budget
1 Oct, 2022

How to travel on a budget – A housesitter’s tips

If you love travel but fear the cost, consider our tips on budget travel. In this article we offer you a housesitter’s tips on how to travel on a budget, even in these straightened times. Our author visits Hungary one of the former Easter European low budget travel countries. If you’re thinking I want to […]