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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?

 

Why do people house sit for free?

The past couple of years has seen a dramatic shift in the way we live, work and travel. A common question we get asked is, “Why do people house sit for free”?

 

64 house sits and counting: Sue & Kevin’s amazing house sitting journey

Travelling around Australia while spending time in the company of beautiful pets sounds almost like a dream too good to be true.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Sharing a house sitting story: Kirsty & Lawrie

Long-term house sitters Kirsty and Lawrie have enjoyed many house siting adventures. Here they tell us of a funny story about a dog and a canal while house sitting around the world.

 

Sharing a house sitting story: Grant & Layla

Long-term house sitters Grant & Layla have enjoyed many house sitting adventures. Here they share a cute story about one of the four legged friend in their care while house sitting in Australia.

 
 
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Thank you! Wayne and I have been sitting for 2 years straight and we love it! It started as a way to save money for our wedding, and to provide a place to be while we set up a little airbnb. The air bnb has flourished and to top it off we were married in February 2020 in a small but very beautiful ceremony overseas with out nearest and dearest. Without house sitting we wouldn't have been able to reach our personal or financial goals - so we have a lot to be thankful for. Another positive is that sitting is a lifestyle that we love. It is so much fun meeting new people and so many gorgeous pets - we get to spend time experiencing how other people live, and where they live and of course become attached to so many of our new furry friends. I know you shouldn't have favourites - but you just can't help it! We have made friendships with many of our repeat sits and look forward to popping round to say hi again. We feel as important to them as they do to us. It truly is a beautiful relationship. Our next goal is to save for a home deposit. Thank you to you and your entire team at Aussie House Sitters, and to the entire network that you have built and let us be a part of. Pet sitting has been the time of our lives, and created moments we will never forget. Chloe and Wayne

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