Californian family sets out on worldwide Housesitting trip to honor mum's memory

When William Swenson’s mum sadly passed away from cancer this summer, he was reminded how short life is and how the best-laid plans might never happen.

We discovered an awesome website that allows house-sitters to have free accommodation while owners are on vacation in exchange for house and pet sitting.

The Swensons on a trip to Disneyland. Image courtesy of the Swenson family

Read full house sitting story at Lonely Planet