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11 Lessons Learned House Sitting with TrustedHousesitters

Posted on August 27, 2019July 27, 2025 by Amanda Walkins
Cat sitting in London

Lessons learned house sitting with TrustedHousesitters include determining the right sit for you, adapting to other people’s homes, and more. Find out before you get started house sitting.

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Posted in Housesitting  |  Tagged housesitting, travel resources
Travel Tales

2 Week European Vacation in Winter

Posted on August 22, 2019July 27, 2025 by Amanda Walkins
plane wing against a blue sky

A 2 week European vacation in winter can allow you to see more while spending less. Find out the cities I visited in Europe in winter and what I recommend.

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Posted in Travel Tales  |  Tagged Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, travel resources
Edinburgh Expat, Travel Tales

Fun Things to Do in Pitlochry Scotland + Why You Should Visit

Posted on August 20, 2019July 27, 2025 by Amanda Walkins
The Queen's View outside Pitlochry, a wide river surrounded by lush green scenery

There are so many things to do in Pitlochry Scotland – you should plan for a full weekend of fun in this quaint Victorian town!

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Posted in Edinburgh Expat, Travel Tales  |  Tagged Scotland 2 Comments
Freelance Writing, Travel Tales

My DIY Writing Retreat on Loch Rannoch

Posted on August 18, 2019July 27, 2025 by Amanda Walkins
Edinas at Dunalastair Hotel

A DIY writing retreat can offer a cost-effective, personalized option for blitzing your work. Find out how I planned a DIY retreat in Scotland.

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Posted in Freelance Writing, Travel Tales  |  Tagged digital nomad, freelance writer, Scotland
Travel Tales

A Weekend in Portland Maine

Posted on July 9, 2019November 17, 2023 by Amanda Walkins
Portland Maine architecture is mostly plain brick federalist style

A weekend in Portland Maine can be a quick trip from Boston to the coast. This quirky city has many layers, so go ahead and explore them all!

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Posted in Travel Tales  |  Tagged Maine, USA
Edinburgh Expat, Travel Tales

Easy Day Trips from Edinburgh Scotland

Posted on July 2, 2019January 24, 2026 by Amanda Walkins
Forth rail bridge outside of Edinburgh Scotland

Day trips from Edinburgh are easy to manage by public transportation or via group tours. Get my 7 favorite Edinburgh day trip ideas.

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Posted in Edinburgh Expat, Travel Tales  |  Tagged Day trips from Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
Freelance Writing, Housesitting

Global House and Pet Sitting Conference

Posted on June 24, 2019July 27, 2025 by Amanda Walkins
Amanda Walkins dog sitter

The House and Pet Sitting Conference of 2019 will be held in Swindon, England, on September 21-22. Come join us to learn more about housesitting, slow travel, and digital nomad opportunities.

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Posted in Freelance Writing, Housesitting  |  Tagged digital nomad, England, housesitting, travel resources, UK Travel, work from anywhere
Travel Tales

So You Want to Work in Scuba Diving…

Posted on June 20, 2019November 1, 2023 by Amanda Walkins
Caribbean dive instructor

If you want to work in scuba diving, first understand what you’re really getting into with this industry. From someone who’s been involved – you’ve been warned!

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Posted in Travel Tales  |  Tagged Malta expat, Roatan insider tips, travel resources, work from anywhere
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Amanda Walkins on the Cape Cod beaches
Meet Amanda Walkins

Travel. Write. Learn.

This is how I live my life and run my business(es).

I’ve been an expat for more than a decade, a travel and tourism professional since 2013, a fully remote worker since 2015, an international house and pet sitter since 2016, and a writer since I learned to read.

Join me for whatever the next adventure may entail!

Find out more about me and where I’ve lived.

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