Last updated Feb 16, 2024
If you’ve heard stories of people house sitting in luxury properties and travelling rent-free, you might be wondering, what is house sitting exactly? And what is a house sitter? Finding house sits is pretty easy if you join a reputable house-sitting website...
Last updated Dec 12, 2022
A port city 30 minutes from Perth, Fremantle, or Freo to the locals, is a buzzing hub of activity with buskers, art galleries, cafes, pubs and an eclectic range of shops. The historic city centre is the perfect size to explore on foot, and there are numerous beaches,...
Last updated Dec 19, 2024
With world-class beaches like Cottesloe, amazing views at Kings Park and picturesque walks along the Swan River, Perth has plenty of fun things to do. I spent five months living in Perth during my Australian south coast road trip, so I had lots of time to...
Last updated Sep 23, 2024
Situated on the east coast of Australia with around 5 million inhabitants and over 600 suburbs, Sydney is the most populated city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. I’ve been living in Sydney since 2016 and absolutely love it! Sydney is...
Last updated May 15, 2025
Once you’ve found a house sitter through a popular site like Trusted Housesitters or Aussie House Sitters, the next thing to think about is how to prepare for your house sitter. I’m a professional pet sitter in Sydney, and I’ve completed over 200 house sits in...
Last updated Oct 20, 2021
Situated high up on Mount Eliza with astounding views of the city, Kings Park is a must-see for any visitor to Perth. Covering an area of 400 hectares, it’s one of the largest inner-city parks in the world and welcomes over 6 million visitors each year. But...
Last updated Oct 20, 2021
One of my favourite things to do during my time living in East Perth, mainly when I was awoken at 4am by my neighbours sounding like they were killing each other, was to head down to the Swan River with my camera and watch the Perth sunrise. Life...
Last updated Oct 18, 2023
Following an eventful first two weeks as a backpacker in Perth, involving being shunted from hostel to hostel and losing and finding new friends, I’d decided hostel life was no longer for me and taken up the more appealing offer of a room in a nice apartment;...
Last updated Feb 16, 2024
If you’re wondering what the pros and cons of house sitting are, I’ve completed over 200 house sits. I’ve honestly experienced it all! While house sitting can conjure up images of plush waterside apartments and luxury beachside villas, the reality...
Last updated Dec 12, 2022
If you’re looking for a fun-filled trip from Sydney involving top beaches, great nightlife and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Newcastle, NSW. After my very scenic road trip from Brisbane to Sydney, I’ll...