ABOVE US ONLY SKIES
House Sitting. Back Packing. Road Tripping.A world travel blog for anybody with a curious interest in ditching the routine and exploring our planet
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We’re Ian & Nicky – an English couple who are house sitting, backpacking and road tripping across the planet. And this world travel blog is a permanent record of what we see, think and do. We hope it also provides information, entertainment and inspiration for other “mature” travellers, too. So, if you’ve got a few minutes to spare, why not pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around!
House And Pet Sitting
We like to combine our backpacking and road trips with the creature comforts that come with house and pet sitting. It’s our way of slowing down and living in a destination while we plan our next adventure. And the good news is that it can be done all over the world.
Intrigued?
Here’s everything you need to know – including how to get started
Destinations
Select a country to view all our blog posts, together with additional information to help you plan your trip. And, in our Handy Travel Guides, we feature a more in-depth look into each of that country’s regions
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Blog Post Interactive Map
Click through to our interactive map containing all our blog posts by country and continent
Slava Ukraini!
How To Buy Flamengo Tickets For The Maracaná Stadium
Brazil
Watching a game at the iconic Maracaná stadium is a must-do when visiting Rio. Here’s how to buy tickets to see Flamengo, Rio’s most famous team.
Hiking Morro De Costao And The Sublime Itacoatiara Beach
Brazil
Itacoatiara Beach is one of the best in Rio de Janeiro state – and it comes with a fabulous hike to the summit of Morro de Costao. What’s not to like?
An Isle Of Skye Road Trip: 2 - West To Neist Point Lighthouse
Scotland
Part Two of our Isle of Skye road trip heads from the Trotternish Peninsula to the island’s wild and most westerly spot at Neist Point Lighthouse…
An Isle Of Skye Road Trip: 1 - The Trotternish Loop
Scotland
An Isle of Skye road trip is a rite of passage for many visitors to the Scottish Highlands. In this first of three articles we uncover the Trotternish Loop…
The Isle Of Skye Quiraing Walk
Scotland
As one of Scotland’s most iconic hikes, The Quiraing Circuit is also one of the best walks on Skye and shouldn’t be missed by any visitor to the island – no matter the weather…
10 Fabulous Isle Of Skye Viewpoints
Scotland
With a myriad of majestic landscapes, misty glens and mirror glass lochs to discover, here are ten sublime Isle Of Skye viewpoints not to be missed…
A Cornwall Road Trip Itinerary For The First Time Visitor
England
Soaring cliffs, golden beaches, historic fishing villages and fresh crab sandwiches are just a few of the things to discover on our Cornwall road trip…
How To Buy Flamengo Tickets For The Maracaná Stadium
Brazil
Watching a game at the iconic Maracaná stadium is a must-do when visiting Rio. Here’s how to buy tickets to see Flamengo, Rio’s most famous team.
Hiking Morro De Costao And The Sublime Itacoatiara Beach
Brazil
Itacoatiara Beach is one of the best in Rio de Janeiro state – and it comes with a fabulous hike to the summit of Morro de Costao. What’s not to like?
An Isle Of Skye Road Trip: 2 - West To Neist Point Lighthouse
Scotland
Part Two of our Isle of Skye road trip heads from the Trotternish Peninsula to the island’s wild and most westerly spot at Neist Point Lighthouse…
An Isle Of Skye Road Trip: 1 - The Trotternish Loop
Scotland
An Isle of Skye road trip is a rite of passage for many visitors to the Scottish Highlands. In this first of three articles we uncover the Trotternish Loop…
The Isle Of Skye Quiraing Walk
Scotland
As one of Scotland’s most iconic hikes, The Quiraing Circuit is also one of the best walks on Skye and shouldn’t be missed by any visitor to the island – no matter the weather…
10 Fabulous Isle Of Skye Viewpoints
Scotland
With a myriad of majestic landscapes, misty glens and mirror glass lochs to discover, here are ten sublime Isle Of Skye viewpoints not to be missed…
A Cornwall Road Trip Itinerary For The First Time Visitor
England
Soaring cliffs, golden beaches, historic fishing villages and fresh crab sandwiches are just a few of the things to discover on our Cornwall road trip…
Everything You Need To Know About House And Pet Sitting
What is house sitting, why you should consider it as a means of seeing the world, and how to find your first sit – a beginner’s guide
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