What are the downsides to housesitting? "There are none!" says Dani from GlobetrotterGirls.com. In today's episode, it's a deep dive into Housesitting. What is it, how does it work, why is it safe, and how can it open up a world of free, authentic travel opportunities? We cover everything you need to know to get started. Dani Heinrich started her website to chronicle her travels at GlobetrotterGirls.com when she left her life in London back in 2010 to find a new one that embraced travel as a much bigger part. Her mission is to inspire curiosity about the world and provide the tips and tools to help you see as much of the world as you can for yourself.More recently, she’s released the Ultimate Guide to Housesitting, a topic that’s gaining steam in the travel world because of the way it offers a free accommodation in an authentic setting for an extended duration of travel. So, want a free week anywhere in the world? Listen to this episode and what Dani from globetrottergirls.com has to share with us today. These are the secrets to how people without unlimited funds are able to travel the world nonstop. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud or TuneIn Words from an Explorer “Housesitting is the greatest way to see the world on a little budget.” Dani’s Best Travel Advice The First Step: "Just do it. Just get out there. I was scared and had no idea what I was doing and everything went well." Money Saving Tip: Make small changes to your spending habits and, very soon, that’s a trip! And you don’t need to suffer if you pick correctly. Favorite Travel Book: The Beach Favorite Travel Resource: TrustedHousesitters.com Favorite Travel Gear: Travel Power Surge Adapter Weirdest Food: Durian! Links mentioned in this show: Break Free: The Ultimate Guide to Housesitting TrustedHousesitters.com UltimateHousesittingGuide.com Dani's website, GlobetrotterGirls.com @GlbetrotterGrls GlobeTrotter Girls Facebook Page GloberTrotter Girls on Instagram Credits Music: The Moth, Intrepid Journey by Aaron Static Like the show? I’d love a rating and review! Take action and please share the show! All you have to do is click one of the social sharing buttons at the top of this post. Also please leave a rating or review on iTunes! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Thank you so much for your support! See you next time! The post 47: Housesitting, All You Need to Know with Dani Heinrich appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.