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I am currently documenting my journey. While the archive is growing, please check back often for new hacks, packing essentials, and stories from the road.

Is TrustedHousesitters Worth It for Sitters? Honest Pros, Cons, and Real Costs
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Is TrustedHousesitters Worth It for Sitters? Honest Pros, Cons, and Real Costs

TrustedHousesitters removes the biggest cost of travel by exchanging pet care for real homes around the world.

Can You Really Travel for Free with House Sitting? Real Examples & Math
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Can You Really Travel for Free with House Sitting? Real Examples & Math

Is "free travel" a scam? We look at real numbers, and the hidden costs of house sitting.

Which TrustedHousesitters Sitter Membership Level Should You Choose?
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Which TrustedHousesitters Sitter Membership Level Should You Choose?

Breaking down Basic, Standard, and Premium sitter memberships to find the right fit for your travel style.

How to Get Your First House Sit with No Reviews
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How to Get Your First House Sit with No Reviews

Proven strategies to go from zero reviews to getting accepted for your first sit.

TrustedHousesitters Profile Tips: How to Secure More Sits
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TrustedHousesitters Profile Tips: How to Secure More Sits

Master your profile with practical tips, including photo rules and proven examples.

TrustedHousesitters vs Other House Sitting Websites: Which Is Actually Best?
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TrustedHousesitters vs Other House Sitting Websites: Which Is Actually Best?

Comparing THS against Nomador, MindMyHouse, and others. Which one wins?

TrustedHousesitters vs Rover: What People Get Wrong When Comparing Them
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TrustedHousesitters vs Rover: What People Get Wrong When Comparing Them

One is an exchange, the other is a transaction. Which one fits your lifestyle?

Why My House Sit Application Got Rejected
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Why My House Sit Application Got Rejected

Rejections happen. Here’s what you can control and what you cannot.

What Happens If a Sit Goes Wrong and How to Report It
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What Happens If a Sit Goes Wrong and How to Report It

Understand the reporting process, common triggers for disputes, and how to protect yourself through documentation.

How to Apply for Competitive TrustedHousesitters Sits Fast (Using AI)
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How to Apply for Competitive TrustedHousesitters Sits Fast (Using AI)

The best sits fill in under an hour. Here is a strategy how to use AI to apply fast.

Hidden Perks of House Sitting Nobody Talks About (Real Examples)
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Hidden Perks of House Sitting Nobody Talks About (Real Examples)

Beyond free accommodation, house sitting comes with dozens of unexpected benefits that compound the value.

My TrustedHousesitters Alert Strategy (Real Examples)
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My TrustedHousesitters Alert Strategy (Real Examples)

How I configure alerts to catch the sits I actually want. Real examples from a full-time sitter.

How to Update Homeowners While House Sitting: Frequency, Content, and Boundaries
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How to Update Homeowners While House Sitting: Frequency, Content, and Boundaries

Good communication is one of the biggest differentiators between an average sit and a great one. Learn a strategy that actually works.