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Marlow Bridge across the River Thames

A House Sitter in Marlow Remembers the Scent of Lime Trees & River Mist

When I left my hometown years ago in search of new horizons, I never expected to return decades later as a house sitter in Marlow—revisiting old haunts and discovering a rich cultural history I had barely noticed as a child.…

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Fede holding Riley at our petsitting in Aix-en-Provence

Petsitting in Aix-en-Provence: A Magical 3-Week Christmas Housesit

Petsitting in Aix‑en‑Provence gave long‑time HouseSit Match member Kemkem and husband Fede one of their most memorable Christmases — a three‑week stay in the old town caring for a tiny dog named Riley. In her personal account of how as…

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woodlands in Buckinghamshire

Housesitters Guide to Buckinghamshire UK – The Best Walks, Pubs & Local Secrets

In this housesitters guide to Buckinghamshire I’ve shared some of my favourite places to explore while caring for pets in this leafy county. After many housesits across southern England, Buckinghamshire has become one of my favourite counties. With its rolling…

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