How To Save Thousands of Dollars Per Year With Housesitting

How To Save Thousands of Dollars Per Year With Housesitting

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin May 28, 2024 Duration: 22:04

Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget!

Today, Kristin is chatting with Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and political activist from the US who saves $15,000+ per year by house sitting around the world.

Once upon a time, Nicole was actually afraid of becoming a digital nomad and didn't think she had enough money to do so… that's when she discovered house sitting! Since then, house sitting has taken her all over the world, including Vancouver Island and the mountains of Switzerland, two notoriously expensive destinations.

If Nicole can do it, you can, too! Tune in to learn all her tips and tricks for becoming a house sitter and saving money on travel.

 

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Topics Discussed:

  • Nicole's remote job and activism work.
  • How to get started in house sitting or pet sitting.
  • Tips and advice for first-time house sitters.
  • Hacks for saving money on flights.
  • Meeting new people while traveling.
  • Nicole's method for planning travel + Her bucket list.

 

Questions Answered:

  • Do you have a remote job?
  • Where was your first house sitting job?
  • What places have you traveled as a house sitter?
  • How long do you stay at each place while house sitting?
  • What is your current lifestyle like in Vancouver Island?
  • Where are you traveling to next?
  • Where do you stay if you can't find a house/pet to sit?
  • How long are you going to live this lifestyle?

 

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Favorite Travel Destinations Mentioned:

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • Lake Geneva, Switzerland
  • Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

 

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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