Category: Foundations

Sep 28
First-Time House Sitting: Jaq & Simon’s Story

From First-Time Nerves to Complete Confidence How Jaq and Simon discovered a different way to care for their home and pets while travelling. For Jaq and Simon, using a house and pet sitter for the first time meant putting a great deal of trust in someone new. Like many homeowners considering house sitting for the […]

Sep 01
Meet Nathan & Samantha: How Our Journey Led to The Guardians Tribe

Meet Nathan and Samantha, the couple behind The Guardians Tribe, and discover how Tenerife, home education, travel and years of house and pet sitting eventually led to the community they run today.

Jul 23
We Never Set Out to Travel the World: How House Sitting Changed Our Family’s Life

One ordinary decision to begin home educating our son eventually led our family to discover house and pet sitting, give up our permanent home, travel full time and create The Guardians Tribe.

Feb 02
Why Listing Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story

When people explore a new platform, one of the first things they tend to look at is numbers. How many members are there. How many listings are live. How quickly does it seem to be growing. That instinct is understandable. Numbers feel tangible. They give the impression of momentum and safety. But in the world […]

Feb 01
Why We’re Building The Guardians Tribe With Care and Intention

In the early days of building a trust-based platform, it’s easy to feel pressure to grow fast. Numbers are visible, comparisons are constant, and modern startup culture often celebrates speed over substance. But when you step back and look at how this industry has actually grown over time, a very different picture emerges. House and […]