House sitting is a great way to extend your travel budget, enjoy accommodation standards you couldn’t normally afford, or get to know a new area by living like a local and exploring it for longer than a quick holiday. But how do you arrange a house sit and what is involved? Here is my introduction to house sitting. What does house sitting involve? House sitting is the exchange of services (looking after someone’s home and pets) for free accommodation. International variances in homes and lifestyles mean each opportunity is different. The most basic expectation is that house sitters keep the house in good condition until the owner returns. There can…