A couple from Derbyshire have discovered a way to travel the world for free after taking early retirement. Deb Booth, 50, and her husband Simon, 66, left work at 42 and 57 respectively following health scares that made them reassess their priorities.
The pair, from Mansfield, now use house-sitting to explore new places without paying for accommodation. They signed up to House Sit Match in August and secured their first three-week assignment in Buckinghamshire, caring for a corgi named Dylan. 'We just treated it like our home, with respect,' Deb said.
The couple only paid for food and petrol during their stay. 'All we had to pay for was our own food... It becomes a win-win from both perspectives,' Deb explained. They have since been invited back for a future sit and have another booking in High Wycombe for February.
Simon noted the arrangement allows them to see more of the UK affordably. 'We're not having to pay accommodation costs, and for the homeowner, they're not having to pay extra costs for kennels,' he said. The couple are also exploring options near the New Forest to combine house-sitting with visits to family.
