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The Housesitter's Guide

Jessica Holmes

The #1 guide to house and pet sitting!

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    Travel writer featured in The Telegraph & Daily Mail ✍️ Senior Editor of Nomad Magazine ✏️ 10 years travelling • 60 countries • 40+ housesits \ud83d\udc3e Tips, advice & stories to help you land sits, write better, and travel smarter.

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