Exploring Ireland, Europe & the world of food

Welcome I’m Faith and I’m member of the Jones Generation and a mature traveller. I have lived on 3 continents and visited over 36 countries in my lifetime and most of that was done after I turned 50. I’m now at the grand old age of 63 and travel as a housesitter with my husband across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

View of The Stairway to Heaven at Cuilcagh mountain from the top — Stairway to Heaven – Northern Ireland

We both emigrated to Canada as children from Ireland and that is why we believe we have never managed to settle in that amazing country. Canada is an incredible country to grow up in but sadly not an affordable one I know it sounds weird but Europe can be much less expensive, and of course, travel here is effortless and cheaper(none of those long flights from Canada).

Exploring Ireland, Europe & the world of food

Mature travel

International housesitting makes us sound like James Bond wannabees but it is a brilliant way to visit places you may never have been able to afford to, see historic sites, live in different cultures and enjoy some of the best food the world has to offer.

View of Chenonceaux, a small medieval town in Provence, France

We have explored over 30 countries to date and lived in 10 countries including: Canada, Mexico, France, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Spain, England, Scotland, Wales, Cyprus and of course we plan to live in many more.

international housesitting, hubs and I plus our friends in Spain — That’s us in the middle

Exploring Ireland and Europe

We are lucky and have Irish passports even though we were raised in Canada and have found that an EU passport gives us access to many more places to experience slow travel. Being based in Ireland we have discovered the perfect place to both live and explore from.

Planning your dream trip to Ireland? Here are some ideas for you!

Check out my 53 Tips for visiting Ireland.