Scratch that travel itch - on the cheap

Many yearning to travel are turning to platforms like TrustedHousesitters, which connects pet owners with in-home sitters. All you have to do is love and care for the pet like your own and yet get free lodging during your travel. — AP

LILLIAN Smith has spent about eight of the last 12 months travelling around the world, hitting France, Morocco, Japan and South Korea. Her cost for lodgings in that time?

About one night in a hotel, along with the time she spent walking dogs, watering plants and changing litter boxes.