Cross-country move with a dog – 5 Tips to prepare
Pet owners often move home with a pet or two in tow. A cross-country move with a dog can be more of a challenge. Many of our clients at Housesitmatch.com tell us about their moving tales, sometimes emigrating for work, sometimes in retirement. Their pets care and well being is always a priority. Here are […]
Remember holidays? Here’s what to do to get ready
Many of our members at Housesitmatch.com are telling us how much the pandemic has built up an anticipation for travel. Holidays near and far seem almost achievable now that vaccinations against Covid-19 are well underway across Europe and the rest of the world. Just to remind us all what we need to do in preparation […]
Brexit Update for Travelling Pet Owners
If you are a pet owner and want to travel either to Europe from the UK or from Europe to the UK read this Brexit update. We have gone through the government websites to ensure you have the right information. If you are a British Passport holder travelling to your second home in Eurozone then […]
Freelance work has been radically changed with mobile apps
If you do freelance work you will know first hand how radically your work life has changed with the influx of user friendly mobile apps. Many of our housesitters at HousesitMatch work while they travel and housesit. Freelance work is now so much more accessible and deliverable. Read on for more information. How Mobile Apps […]
Student Travel – Gen up on the best secrets
As a student it can be a fantastic time to imagine new destinations, and travel beyond your usual horizons. But how can you make it an affordable experience? As many a housesitter will tell you there are many advantages to travelling on a budget. And housesitting offers a collaborative experience. Free accommodation in exchange for […]
Top 10 Affordable Things to Do in London
London is one of the most interesting, vibrant and eclectic cities in the world. There is so much to see and do and take in it. As a Pet and House Sitter you may have limited time to see the sites, depending upon feeding routines, walking and cuddle schedules, however, in my experience even London […]
‘Grey gap year’ – House sitting over 50
We are often asked at HouseSit Match what are the chances of being selected as house sitters if your house sitting over 50, some even declare they are trying a grey gap year! We always say the chances of securing a house sit are very good indeed, this is true. Not only is the trend […]
House sitting employment gap – Explain your reasons
People take time off from their jobs for different reasons: travelling, caring for sick relatives, giving birth and raising children, and going back to school. In other cases, you might take time from work because you were laid off or fired and finding a new job took time. A house sitting employment gap is a […]
Top 10 things to do in Malaga when housesitting and traveling
Top 10 things to do in Malaga when housesitting and traveling The opportunity for traveling or housesitting in Malaga affords the visitor a great opportunity to enjoy a unique European destination with a rich ancient and modern cultural heritage. In recent years, Malaga has received significant investment toward the city’s infrastructure redevelopment, enabling the city […]
Petsitters & Business Travel: How to connect with Pets
If you travel a great deal for either work or leisure you may already be regular user of our petsitters and housesitting service. Anna Naylor from Maiden Voyage one of our partners, a social network that makes business travel safe and social for women, has given us some ideas in this blog about how to […]