single - and travel single - respect other peoples property & privacy. enjoy visiting new places & experience it like a local. I have used a house sitter, which was great experience. I was house sitter for a couple of weeks in Toronto Canada in the late s. I work casual now, semi retired so travel is a lot more flexible now, with tighter budget than when I was working full time permanent. house sitting is a great way to experience new place & help others with house security & pets whilst they are away from home.