Freedom ListLive & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader Whether you joined us last week or you’ve been reading for years – thank you for being here :) If you’ve downloaded our free guide to getting clear before a house sit, there’s one section that tends to make people pause: cameras. (If you haven’t, there’s a link further down.) It’s a question that comes up again and again in house sitting circles. A sitter accepts a lovely sit. Then, on the walk-through, the homeowner mentions – almost in...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Freedom ListLive & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader One of those topics that comes round in our community again and again resurfaced this week: honest reviews. It usually starts the same way. A sitter arrives to find the house isn’t quite as described. The “easy” dog turns out to be reactive on walks, or the place hasn’t been cleaned. They do a good job anyway, then sit there with the review box open, wondering what to say. Or it’s the other way round. A homeowner comes back to a perfectly fed...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader A good house sit can start before you even walk through the front door. The handover is your opportunity to get comfortable with the pets, the home and the practical arrangements – but it’s also a chance for both the sitter and homeowner to make sure you’re starting on the same page. We’ve seen a few recent conversations in our Facebook community that reminded us how easily small assumptions can turn into awkward...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader Europe's Best Warm Autumn Escapes There’s something rather appealing about the idea of not just going away this autumn, but actually living somewhere else for a while. You don’t necessarily need to quit your job, become a full-time digital nomad or pack up your entire life. Maybe you work remotely and fancy a change of scenery. Maybe you’re between homes. Maybe you’re house sitting your way around Europe. Or perhaps you...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader An interesting topic we came across online this week was kicked off by a fellow Aussie preparing to move to London, UK. They asked whether house sitting was a good way to explore different neighbourhoods while looking for a job and somewhere permanent to live. At first, it sounded like a great idea. Free accommodation, local insight and time to settle into a new city without rushing into a lease. But the more I read the...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader One of the busiest conversations in our Facebook group this week was triggered by a sitter's challenging experience on a long-stay. They had arrived for a month-long house sit expecting the usual kitchen essentials. Instead, there was no kettle, no saucepan, no dishwasher detergent and very few everyday basics. After buying what they needed for the month, they wondered: Should they simply leave everything behind when they...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader Summer might be Europe's busiest travel season, but after living in the UK as Aussie expats for over 10 years now, we've discovered that some destinations are actually better once summer ends. The crowds thin out. Accommodation often becomes more affordable. Walking trails are quieter, cafés are easier to enjoy, and many places simply feel more authentic once the peak-season rush has gone. Whether you're planning a house...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader Long House Sits: 3 Things Every Sitter Should Know A 2.5-month house sit sparked a really interesting conversation in our Facebook group this week. Someone who had just been offered the sit asked some questions about taking time away during a longer commitment, and whether homeowners might have someone local who could help if needed. The discussion was particularly interesting because many experienced sitters said these...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Freedom ListGet Remote Jobs Here | Live & Work From Anywhere. Hi Reader 5 Underrated European Escapes When people dream about travelling through Europe, the same destinations often come up. Paris. Rome. Barcelona. And while they're all incredible, some of Europe's most memorable places are the ones that don't always make the front page of the guidebooks. They're often quieter, better value and ideal if you're combining travel with house sitting or remote work. Here are five destinations avid...
3 months ago • 2 min read