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Welcome! We're Brooke & Buddy!

Sharing Extraordinary Outdoor Experiences for Ordinary Adventurers.

In 2017, we quit our office jobs and set off on an often-challenging, always-interesting adventure to find a new life path. After some trial and error (including a year in an RV), we enjoyed international pet sitting for about three years as digital nomads. Now we plan our future travels out of our home base in Hawaii!

We LOVE nature and wildlife, and we are passionate about sharing extraordinary outdoor experiences for ordinary people like us (who won't be base jumping or hiking across a country in the near future). Come trail away (and likely get lost) with us!

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Exciting Outdoor Adventures

sleeping on the outer great barrier reef

Staying on the Great Barrier Reef!

Antelope Canyon: Paddling vs. Tour

Iceland Snowmobile Glacier Tour

Raft upside down after going over Tutea Falls in Rotorua New Zealand

Rafting New Zealand's Tutea Falls

Seeing a Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii

Hiking a Colorado 14er Mountain

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34 BEST Kailua-Kona Hawaii Things to Do: Big Island West Side Guide

Headed to the Hawaiian Islands and want to visit a location that is packed with fun activities? Kailua-Kona Hawaii is a top destination for visitors for a good reason – it has a wide variety of beaches, trails, scenic dining, cultural activities, and unique adventure...

Amazing Full-Day Grizzly Bear Viewing Tour from Vancouver Island

Did you know you can go on an epic wildlife experience to see grizzly bears from Vancouver Island? We've wanted to take a fall vacation to see the grizzlies hunt for salmon for a long time. However, going all the way up to Alaska or to other go-to grizzly destinations...

Why Tofino in Fall is the Ideal Cozy Canadian Vacation & How to Get There!

I know we can't be the only ones who crave moody autumn vibes. There's just something about rainy weather, storms rolling over the ocean, and sitting by a cozy fire while the wind blows outside. Years ago, we spent a few days exploring Vancouver Island and learned...

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Traveling Pet Sitter Insights

5 Important Tips for Being a Traveling Pet Sitter with TrustedHousesitters

When we joined TrustedHousesitters in early 2018, we had no idea how far the house/pet sitting journey would take us. Thirty countries and dozens of furry friends later, I decided to share our favorite pet sitting stories that are inspiring, entertaining, and highly...

6 Tips for Getting Your First House Sit with TrustedHousesitters

Wanting to get started house sitting and wondering how to get your first house sit through TrustedHousesitters? We have all the tips you'll need to get going!

What Does a Typical Day of International House Sitting with Pets Look Like? (+VIDEO!)

Interested in what a typical day of international house sitting looks like? Read about our experiences so far and check out a fun video to learn more!

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