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Hyde Park to Knightsbridge Housesitter’s Walking Tour 9 Top Tips
Discovering a city on foot is one of the best ways. In this article, Tiera St Claire our Knightsbridge housesitter for the week, shares her notes and walking guide to help you enjoy the best sites from Hyde Park to…
Petsitting Travel: The Secret to Affordable Travel
When housesitters first discover the joys of housesitting and the many advantages of petsitting travel it can be quite a revelation. In this article Ellen reveals how a short weekend with some West Highland Terriers near home lead to housesits…
A 48 Hour Housesit in Wimbledon: What I Love in This Corner of London
A 48 hour housesit in Wimbledon offers a taste of local life, from Wimbledon Common and historic houses to literary landmarks and a charming Village. Running HouseSit Match keeps me close to the world of housesitting every day, but there…
Housesitting in London Top Walking Tour Covent Garden to the Thames
One of the greatest joys of housesitting in London is the freedom it gives you to experience the city slowly. Rather than rushing from one famous attraction to another with a packed tourist itinerary, as a housesitter you can live…
Housesitting in Brazil: The Complete Guide for Expats, Pet Owners & Sitters
Housesitting in Brazil is still a relatively new concept, but for expats and pet owners who travel, it offers an ideal alternative to kennels and traditional pet care. Brazil is very pet friendly as a country, and a beautiful place…
Planning a Smooth Ski Holiday in France – Top Tips
Many of those planning a ski holiday in France want a smooth trip and uninterrupted skiing with great weather once they arrive. The chances of experiencing a well-run trip are much improved with good forward planning. Home and pet owners…
Housesitting on the Isle of Mull Scotland, a Personal Story
Housesitting on the Isle of Mull isn’t your typical Scottish holiday — it’s stone cottages on single-track roads, lochside sunsets, and neighbours who treat you like family. In this story, housesitter Doug Murray shares how one dog-sitting listing on Mull…
Housesitting in the Basque Country Top Tips
Housesitting in the Basque Country offers travellers a rare chance to experience one of Europe’s most beautiful coastal regions like a true local. From the wide sandy beaches of Hendaye to the elegant charm of Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz and the surf‑soaked glamour…
My Housesit in Italy & the Ultimate Trip to Palermo
Finding a housesit in Italy is the ultimate way to experience the country like a local, according to Tiera St Claire our full time housesitter and world traveller. In this guest post, she shares how an upcoming pet care assignment…