House-sitting Life's podcast

House-sitting Life's podcast


Latest Episodes

Housesitting Life #29: My Housesitting Road Trip Continued (Albany to Mundaring, WA)
July 28, 2019

Join me for the next stage of my exciting road trip, Albany (at the bottom of Western Australia) to Perth - along risky, dirt tracks at dusk, through a long forgotten rural country town before eventually arriving back on the outskirts of Perth for our...

Housesitting Life #28: Housesitting And Some Self-Indulgence
July 20, 2019

Somethings in life are unavoidable, especially when you want to change the direction of your life. The events of this week have brought that clearly to my attention, and as I share this update of them please forgive a hint of self-indulgence and...

Housesitting Life #27: Balancing Housesitting With Family Emergencies
July 14, 2019

There’s no doubt that the housesitting life offers all kinds of benefits and freedoms. But what do you do when sudden family emergencies, celebrations or reunions require you to instantly be somewhere else or to have a spare room? To hear more of my...

Housesitting Life #26: Housesitting In WA's Oldest European Settlement
July 07, 2019

Exploring and travelling the world is one of delights of housesitting. This week my Australian road trip brought me to an area that's not only new to me, but that's also Western Australia's oldest European settlements. To find out more of my thoughts...

Housesitting Life #25: The Wonders Of Denmark, The First Stop Of My Australian Road Trip
June 30, 2019

Join me in Denmark (Western Australia), for my final thoughts on the coastal tourist town before I head off for Albany - the second stop on my Aussie housesitting road-trip. Welly boots, thermals and entertainment... To find out more, why not join me,...

Housesitting Life #24: Relaxing In The Country
June 23, 2019

Full-time housesitting might seem like being permanently on holiday to some, but not all Australian towns and housesits are as relaxing as others.  So what is it about the south-western town of Denmark, with it's scenic coastlines and...

Housesitting Life #23: Perth to Denmark, A Wild And Wooly WA Road Trip
June 16, 2019

The south-west of Western Australia is world renown for its scenic coastlines and spectacular national parks, but it's a long drive from Perth - especially during gale force winds and torrential downpours. Want to know more about my adventure down...

Housesitting Life #22: Creaks, Groans And Unexpected Storms
June 09, 2019

You don't have to be a housesitter very long before you realise that every house is different, each difference often unexpected and sometimes challenging - just like an extreme change of weather when you're leaving on a road trip!   Interested in...

Housesitting Life #21: Housesitting And My Fear Of Animals
June 02, 2019

Most of my life I've been terrified by animals. Yet, to be a successful housesitter you have to feel comfortable around them. It wasn't a quick adjustment, or one without it's laughs and insights, but it definitely changed my life. Want to know more...

Housesitting Life #20: Housesitting And Preparing To Hit The Road
May 26, 2019

Whether you're a housesitter or thinking of housesitting, it's important to be prepared for your travels. So here's a checklist of things to organise before you start out on your journey.  Want to know more? Why not join me, Lizzie Bezant, for...

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