HOUSE SITTING ABROAD: TRAVEL THE WORLD ON A BUDGET

House sitting abroad is one way to travel the world comfortably on a budget.

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People often mention a lack of funds as a reason they don’t travel more. As accommodation expenses are one of the highest costs while traveling, it makes sense to reduce that cost as best you can.

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I’ve asked my friend and house sitting expert, Faith Coates, to share her house sitting abroad experiences with us and to give us a few tips on how to begin exploring house sitting as a vehicle to longer and more budget friendly travel abroad.

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HOUSE SITTING AROUND THE WORLD

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HOUSE SITTING IS A TWO WAY STREET

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