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Petsitting to travel the world | The Alternative Travelers | Ep 5

The World Vegan Travel Podcast·Brighde Reed·20 July 2026·44 min

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Send us Fan MailFULL SHOWNOTES HERE! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we would get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through these links, at no cost to you. On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Sam and Veren, vegan travel bloggers and the folks behind the newly released ebook ‘Alternative Travelers House Sitting Handbook’. They’re originally from New York City and lived for 2 years in Madrid, Spain. Now, they are full time traveling digital nomads and house sitters. In their work they show that neither traveling nor eating vegan has to be expensive or difficult. They publish extensive (budget-friendly) vegan guides on each place they visit and share tips and strategies on how to travel via house sitting. Timestamps: 6:52  What is house sitting, what are the benefits and how to use the platform to make find a good house sit or find house sitters? 13:50 The challenges of getting a house sitting gig 17:07 Their first house sit experience in Utah 20:20 The places they have house sat 28:08 The vegan food scene in Madrid 36:02 Saving money with La Menu Del DiaPlaces / resources we talk about: Trusted Housesitters The Alternative Travelers review of Trusted House Sitters:  Discount code inside TRUSTEDHOUSESITTERS APP: FEATURES + HOW TO USE Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide to Madrid: Ebook The Alternative Travelers House Sitting Handbook GUIDE TO VEGAN TAPAS IN GRANADA: Is long term house sitting for you? 10 TELL-TALE RED FLAGS OF A BAD HOUSE SIT: Landareak Sam and Veren’s favourite restaurant in Madrid Alternative Travelers review of Landareak BEST VEGAN MENÚS DEL DÍA IN MADRID LA TIA CARLOTA VEGAN GASTROBAR: AN ENTIRE MENU REVIEW Vegan fried chicken joint in Madrid Vegan Travel Prep Guide by WVTOther World Vegan Travel content connected with this episode 7 Apps All Vegan Travelers Should Be UsingConnect with Alternative Travelers Alternative Travelers Ebook The Alternative Travelers House Sitting HandbookFacebook Instagram Pinterest TwitterRelevant Trips VEGAN BOTSWANA & CAPE TOWN ​December 13-22, 2020Connect with World Vegan Travel Facebook Page &🌿 Our Paris & Dordogne 2027 vegan group trip is now open!Join us for a beautiful journey through charming villages, local markets, château landscapes, and incredible plant-based cuisine — all shared with a small group of like-minded travelers.👉 Discover the trip and grab your Limited-Time Early Bird OfferCheck out our website | Check out all the podcast show notes | Follow us on Instagram