House Sitting The World

For years, I had the desire to travel the world spending more than typical vacation time getting to know a place. I wanted to learn about the area and the people, experience local culture/food, and create some deep and meaningful relationships in my life. Yet, as a mom of five I never thought it would ever happen. I was busy and I enjoyed watching my kids grow and find their own paths in life. Then, in 2023, I was run over by my own car which was the catalyst for me to make major changes in my life. At 63 years old, I discovered that I wanted a routine sense of adventure, that I wanted to increase my interest in the world around me, that spending time with animals was important to me, and that I wanted to get to know people in other locations. I felt it important that these types of things should become a priority in my life. I wanted to create a sense of community wherever I was and make those meaningful connections that I dreamed of and felt were lacking most of my life.

I was in Thailand in March 2025 when I found out my house sold in one day after being put on the market. I was shocked and all of a sudden my desire for change shifted into high gear upon returning home. I sold 70% of my things, put the rest in storage and hit the road. First stop Queretaro, Mexico for a 10 week house and pet sit. 

Now I am in Costa Rica for 6 weeks housesitting in a very rural and impoverished area of the country. I am doing my best to make friends, am taking Spanish lessons and walk daily to try and connect with area residents. From here I will be housesitting in Mexico City and then most likely be teaching at a small school in Colombia.

I am writing this for people who may want me to house sit in order to share my reference letters and experiences so you get to know me and feel comfortable with me living in your home. Having been an Air BandB host I know the importance of trusting that the people in your home are trustworthy. You can also read my travel blog here: https://youshouldbeatravelingfool2.com

Some of my travel blog is just from vacations but I am now incorporating my housesitting experiences within it too. To date I have traveled to 56 countries and my goal is to reach 100.

Please feel free to contact me and if you have any questions just ask. 

Sincerely,

Cheryl