House-sitting is a fantastic way to give yourself a break from your everyday life. House sitters look after someone’s home and pets while they are away. It’s perfect for people who love animals and don’t mind staying in someone else’s house for several weeks at a time. In fact, the more you love animals, the better it will be for you as a house sitter.
If you have always wanted to explore different places and animals, becoming a house sitter can be the perfect opportunity for you. Even if you have never left your hometown before, there is no better time than now to change that. House sitting can also open up new opportunities for you and unlock doors that might seem closed right now.
What is house sitting?
House sitting is when you take care of someone’s home while they’re away. You essentially become a live-in, on-site property manager, taking care of everything from watering the plants to changing the air filters in the home. In exchange for being on call 24/7 to handle any issues that pop up at the home, you get free lodging in the home while its owner is away. It’s a win-win situation for both parties: homeowners get to feel secure in knowing that their home and belongings are in good hands while they are away, and house sitters can enjoy free accommodation, often in amazing places around the world.
Why travel the world via house-sitting?
If you love animals, landscapes and cultures, and crave adventure, but can’t find the funds to travel, house-sitting is a great way to break into the travel industry from wherever you currently reside. House sitting can also be a great option for retirees who want to stay active and engaged with life but want to avoid the boredom of retirement communities. House sitting is a profession suitable for any age and lifestyle. You can do it for a couple of weeks or for years at a time, and in any part of the world you want. You can travel alone or with companions.
Who should house-sit?
While there are a lot of advantages to house sitting, you do have to be a certain type of person in order to house sit, especially if you want to make money at it. First, you have to be great with people. If you are going to look after someone else’s home, you have to be respectful of the homeowner’s belongings. You also have to be able to handle whatever animals might be in the home. House sitting can be a great way to travel with your pets and not have to leave them behind at a kennel.
Types of house-sitting jobs
There are two basic types of house-sitting jobs: residential, and commercial. Residential house sitting is when you stay in a single house for an extended period. Commercial house sitting is when you stay in a single house for a short period, like a week or two, but hop from house to house as you travel to different cities or areas. Residential house sitting is the most common type of house sitting. There are hundreds of websites that list house-sitting jobs, but there are also numerous apps available that make finding a house-sitting gig easier. Commercial house-sitting jobs are a little harder to find and are often by word of mouth or referral only.
What do we love about house-sitting?
First of all, it’s an amazing opportunity to travel and also support others who want to travel and do not want to leave their pets or houses unattended. We do not have animals but we adore spending time with them and taking care of them.
Another great thing is meeting new thinking alike people. Seeing their lifestyle, getting inspired. Especially, I love meeting conscious people who built their lives on the foundations of being kind to the Earth and all creatures.
Last but not least – house-sitting lets you travel on a budget. You do not need to worry about the expenses of accommodation.
Conclusion
House-sitting is a great way to travel the world on a budget. It’s also one of the most underrated and overlooked ways to see the world. House sitters get to stay in amazing homes in exotic destinations for free. If you love animals, discovering new places, and meeting new people, house-sitting is a great way for you.