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Housesitting locally: 4 reasons to become a tourist in your own city

Housesitting is the ideal way to travel on a budget, experience new places and live like a local anywhere in the world. But have you ever thought of doing it in your own city?

 
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How to travel cheaply between house sits

Housesitting is a great way to travel and save money and that more and more people are choosing house sitting as a fulltime lifestyle. But what happens in between sits if you don’t have another house sit to go straight to?

 
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Must do experiences while house sitting in Cairns

With so many things to see and do around Cairns it can be hard to know where to begin. Here’s our Aussie House Sitters guide to the best things to do and places to explore in Far North Queensland.

 
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Must do experiences while house sitting in Darwin

If you're wondering what to do in Darwin during your house sit, the good news is you'll be spoiled for choice. Here’s our list of Darwin’s must-do experiences.

 
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A guide to Australia’s best capital city markets

Do you love snagging a bargain or trawling for vintage treasures and indulging in delicious, locally made food? Check out our guide to the best markets in a capital city near you.

 
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Explore Sydney – The best things to do for free

With an overabundance of things to see and do, Sydney is the perfect base for day trips and weekends away. Check out our snapshot of the best things to do for free in the harbour city.

 
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A three-year trip around Australia with no plans

Michelle and Graham always knew what they wanted to do once they retired – rent out their home, buy a caravan, grab the dog and get on the road – with no plans.

 
 
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Absolutely incredible service! Put our house up for sitting yesterday afternoon, had several responses in less than 24 hours, have already met and engaged a delightful couple to sit our house. Thankyou!! Tim and Joan

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