North America Blog Posts
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Chicken Run: Murder, Mishaps And Magic 6 Weeks House Sitting In Portland
In our longest house sit so far, we suffered a few mishaps, a murder or two and Christmas magic as we fell in love with Portland, its unique style and great food.
Seattle Nirvana: Great Stuff To Do In Seattle
We hit Seattle’s finest tourist spots, Chihuly’s famous glass garden, the Space Needle, EMP museum and Pike’s Market in a fun-filled winter weekend.
North By Northwest: Wintery Oregon Days Housesitting & Exploring
As winter approaches we cosy up in Eugene for a house sit before hitting the road to explore Oregon’s wet and wild coast and the equally soggy Columbia River Gorge.
California Dreamin': 34 Days, 4 Vineyards, 2 House Sits And A Wedding
What didn’t we do in California? Two house sits, attended a wedding, first college football game, ate Ethiopian in San Fran, supped Napa wines, and got a tattoo!
Journey's End: Exploring Grand Canyon, Death Valley & Yosemite National Parks
Join us on the final leg of our big US road-trip, hiking the breath-taking north rim in Grand Canyon NP and getting soaked on the Glacier Point trail in Yosemite NP
Hoodoo Time: Exploring Bryce, Zion And Capitol Reef National Parks
Join us as we continue our big US road-trip through Utah finding hoodoo heaven in Bryce NP and experiencing some heart-pumping action hiking The Narrows in Zion NP.
B B B Bear: Exploring Grand Teton & Arches National Parks
Join us as we continue our big US road-trip with bear encounters in Grand Teton NP and beautiful arches in Arches NP.
Bear, Bison & Beauty: Exploring Lassen Volcanic & Yellowstone National Parks
Join us road-tripping Lassen Volcanic NP, including Lassen Peak, Cinder Cone and Bumpass Hell. Also Yellowstone’s iconic Old Faithful, Mount Washburn and Lamar Valley.
Burn Baby Burn: First-Timer's Take On Burning Man
Ever wondered what happens at Burning Man? Come with us on our virgin burners experience to Black Rock City where we leap out of our comfort zone.