"I quit my corporate job to travel the world for FREE - by house sitting"
- 11 months ago
A woman quit her corporate job to travel the world for FREE - by becoming a house sitter.
Kirstina Corniel, 34, stays in luxury homes across Europe and America without spending a penny on accommodation.
The travel content creator quit her corporate job in HR after feeling “unfulfilled” and working 80 to 100 hour weeks.
She started travelling more and “felt so alive”.
Kristina discovered house sitting four years ago – and realised she could stay in beautiful homes for free while travelling – and the only catch is to look after the owners pets.
So far she has stayed in 10 homes for free across California, Switzerland, London and Texas.
Kristina saved £6k on a month-long trip to Montreux, Switzerland, and took bubble baths, made cheese fondue, and used the owners car - instead of spending £200 a night on the average hotel.
On her other house sits she visited vineyards in California, and relaxed in a penthouse in New York City.
Kristina, who grew up in Yonkers, New York, said: “I get to stay in beautiful places and save. It’s a huge hack for me.
“Not only do you get to stay in quality homes but you can have more time to explore.
“Sometimes I let the house sit site dictate where I’m going next.
“I stayed in a penthouse in Chelsea, New York.
“Being able to live like a local in Switzerland, one of the most expensive countries in the world for free, was definitely a highlight.”
Kristina stayed in her first home for free in San Diego, California, and hasn’t looked back since.
Kirstina Corniel, 34, stays in luxury homes across Europe and America without spending a penny on accommodation.
The travel content creator quit her corporate job in HR after feeling “unfulfilled” and working 80 to 100 hour weeks.
She started travelling more and “felt so alive”.
Kristina discovered house sitting four years ago – and realised she could stay in beautiful homes for free while travelling – and the only catch is to look after the owners pets.
So far she has stayed in 10 homes for free across California, Switzerland, London and Texas.
Kristina saved £6k on a month-long trip to Montreux, Switzerland, and took bubble baths, made cheese fondue, and used the owners car - instead of spending £200 a night on the average hotel.
On her other house sits she visited vineyards in California, and relaxed in a penthouse in New York City.
Kristina, who grew up in Yonkers, New York, said: “I get to stay in beautiful places and save. It’s a huge hack for me.
“Not only do you get to stay in quality homes but you can have more time to explore.
“Sometimes I let the house sit site dictate where I’m going next.
“I stayed in a penthouse in Chelsea, New York.
“Being able to live like a local in Switzerland, one of the most expensive countries in the world for free, was definitely a highlight.”
Kristina stayed in her first home for free in San Diego, California, and hasn’t looked back since.