For digital nomads looking for accommodation and home and pet owners looking for affordable alternatives to kennels, TrustedHousesitters used to feel like a godsend...

Until the day their 2023 private-equity buy-out resulted in the inevitable enshitification of the site, which culminated with a new, ridiculous booking fee in late 2025.

So in this episode of Hexotica's podcast, I share an unhinged rant against TrustedHousitters, but also private equity, hyper-capitalism, the cost of living crisis (especially here in Australia), and the hunt for alternatives to Trustedhousesitters.

I cover:

🪄Why my rage is not just about the introduction of a booking fee but about something much more profound that has to do with the human need for safety - and freedom!

🪄The difference between luxury sites lik ...