House Sitting Internationally: A way to see the world
One way to see the world and not have to worry about losing income by being on vacation the whole time, is to work as a house sitter for someone in a foreign country. Many people travel for work or fun, and are away from home for extended periods of time, making it necessary for them to find someone – often a person paid a hefty sum – to look after their home while they are away. Responsibilities include those that any home owner is used to doing for themselves: taking care of getting the bills paid on time, fixing minor repairs like leaky faucets, and ensuring that the houseplants, gardens, and pets are well taken care of while the owner is away from home.
If you happen to meet someone who is traveling – a very easy thing to do if you are also traveling on vacation in a popular holiday destination – consider swapping house space with them, and letting them hire you as their house sitter, in exchange for lodging. For example, if you are in New York and you meet someone from London who is going to be there for a few months each year for study or work, you can make an arrangement to stay in their home in London while they are away. This gives you a chance to live in London for a discounted (or even free) lodging expense, while you work as their house sitter. And it gives them the peace of mind of knowing that somebody is home, taking care of things while they are away.