House-sitting in England Makes Peak Season Affordable!
Summer is the most expensive time to visit the UK. Never in my wildest dreams did I think my family could afford to travel throughout England for more than a month during peak season! But, we did because of house sitting. We arrived the Last week in May to start house sitting in England, the beginning […]
35 Best London Travel Bargains, Part II
London house sitter and culture vulture Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares her favorite London travel bargains while house sitting! By Kelly Hayes-Raitt In Part I of this blog, I described 12 of my favorite London travel bargains that I’ve experienced during my many house sitting assignments there. Here, I expand on some of the London vacation ideas […]
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 […]
Housesitting in New York – Top tips
If you have never tried housesitting in New York but you are tempted read this article. In the blog we offer you some top tips on what to do while housesitting in this great city. There are more options than you might know as a housesitter unfamiliar with the Big Apple. Read on to learn […]
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 […]
Electric cars – The pros and cons
Many of our members on Housesitmatch are green or conscious of sustainability. Hence their involvement with the sharing economy and reducing their carbon footprint in travel though housesitting. If you are buying a new car and considering your options read this article on the pros and cons of electric cars. We offer you a run […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homesitting in London – Visit London on a shoestring!
“My first international housesit was in London for six weeks – during the 2012 Olympics”, writes Kelly Hayes-Raitt in her latest blog for Housesit Match. In this blog entry, Hayes-Raitt gives you some tips on what to do while homesitting in London on a budget. With her tips you can visit London on a shoestring. […]
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 […]