Rayburn & Hsin hui (lily)
About Rayburn & Hsin hui (lily)
Hey, thanks for taking the time to check out our profile. My name is Rayburn, originally from Texas, and my wife is Lily, from Taiwan. I lived in Taiwan from 2010 to 2017 as an ESL/EFL teacher and my wife and I met there. We have been together for four years now and were married in Taiwan on March 1st, 2017.
We are a really happily married c...
Hey, thanks for taking the time to check out our profile. My name is Rayburn, originally from Texas, and my wife is Lily, from Taiwan. I lived in Taiwan from 2010 to 2017 as an ESL/EFL teacher and my wife and I met there. We have been together for four years now and were married in Taiwan on March 1st, 2017.
We are a really happily married couple and we get along great. We do everything together and are happy to spend all day in each other's company. We enjoy lots of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, jogging, cycling, swimming, driving around and exploring, camping, sightseeing, etc. We are also pretty big homebodies and spend lots of time just hanging out, cooking together, and watching our favorite shows and movies.
I am a huge reader and love to read all kinds of novels as well as non-fiction and the news. I am also an aspiring writer and hope to have time to work on my writing as we house sit.
We are non-smokers.
**NOTE: I cannot complete the final authentication step on the website (criminal background check) as we are currently traveling (in Nepal as a write this). Also, I've been living in Taiwan for the last 7 years. So, there's no way for me to provide the home address documentation at this time.
HOWEVER, I had to provide a criminal background check to work as a teacher in Taiwan, so hopefully that is proof enough that my record is clear.
Why we want to house sit
Currently, my wife and I are traveling. In the past few months we've visited Bali/Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), India, Nepal, and right now we're in New Zealand. Our itinerary is kind of wide open, and that's why we're looking into house-sitting as a way to keep exploring the world while hopefully not spending too much money.
Also, we really love animals and it would be great to have the opportunity to spend some time caring for some pets. It's difficult to keep a pet in Taipei, so we haven't had our own pet in a while. The upshot is, your lucky pet would definitely be spoiled by all our attention!
Another reason we want to house sit is that we feel house-sitting could give us the opportunity to travel in a different way, to see and experience a new country or place in a more relaxed and intimate manner.
We are open to going almost anywhere in the world, although it can be difficult for Lily, as a Taiwanese citizen, to get a visa in some countries, so that is one factor that we must consider.
Our experience
We have completed one house-sit in New Zealand so far. It was a long, nearly 10 week sit, and we took care of 1 small, old dog, 2 young cats, and 8 hens. Everything went great! You can read the review for that above.
The best thing I can do is tell you that we are responsible, honest, and respectful people. We are also both very clean and organized and we always keep our apartment or current home (while traveling) clean and neat. We are the type of people who, when cooking, clean up all the cookware and the entire cooking-area before we actually sit down to eat, and we wash the dishes immediately after finishing.
In fact, I would say I'm a bit OCD when it comes to neatness and cleanness, which I got from my parents. I never leave clothes lying around or have a table piled up with disorganized stuff. I never have trash in my car. I always take care of the garbage and recycling in a prompt, orderly way.
Reviews (3)
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Kaymaria - Oakland, California, United States
03 October - 25 October 2018
Lily and Ray were wonderful caregivers both for our two dogs and for our home. They sent us periodic written updates, photos, and videos while we were away, and our boys looked healthy and happy when we returned home after our trip. We also lent them our car and they drove it throughout their sta...
Lily and Ray were wonderful caregivers both for our two dogs and for our home. They sent us periodic written updates, photos, and videos while we were away, and our boys looked healthy and happy when we returned home after our trip. We also lent them our car and they drove it throughout their stay without incident. They are an amiable, organized, self-sufficient, and reliable couple, and they support each other well - they make a great team!
Thank you, Lily and Ray, for taking such great care of Kimba, Jackson, and our home! Happy trails!- Organised
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Andrew - Dunback, New Zealand
21 August - 29 September 2018
Rayburn and Lily did an awesome job looking our dogs and chooks very clean and tidy well organised always keep us updated very trustworthy and reliable couple would defiantly recommend they would be more than welcome back here anytime thanks lot you two you down and thanks heaps for splitting the...
Rayburn and Lily did an awesome job looking our dogs and chooks very clean and tidy well organised always keep us updated very trustworthy and reliable couple would defiantly recommend they would be more than welcome back here anytime thanks lot you two you down and thanks heaps for splitting the wood for you saved me job best luck with your future travels .They are completely self-sufficient .
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Jenny - Raumati South, New Zealand
08 June - 11 August 2018
During the time Rayburn and Lily have been house sitting they have taken great care of the dog, two cats and eight chickens, making sure that all were well fed and comfortable. When I returned, Lucy the dog was looking fitter than when I left having had regular exercise. The cats were very settl...
During the time Rayburn and Lily have been house sitting they have taken great care of the dog, two cats and eight chickens, making sure that all were well fed and comfortable. When I returned, Lucy the dog was looking fitter than when I left having had regular exercise. The cats were very settled and content and the chickens had resumed laying. The house was exceptionally clean and tidy. I let them have the use of my car and there have been no problems. If anything needed clarifying, Rayburn would get in touch with me to sort it out. Rayburn and Lily are very friendly, willing and capable and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as house sitters.
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About Rayburn & Hsin hui (lily)
Hey, thanks for taking the time to check out our profile. My name is Rayburn, originally from Texas, and my wife is Lily, from Taiwan. I lived in Taiwan from 2010 to 2017 as an ESL/EFL teacher and my wife and I met there. We have been together for four years now and were married in Taiwan on March 1st, 2017.
We are a really happily married couple and we get along great. We do everything together and are happy to spend all day in each other's company. We enjoy lots of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, jogging, cycling, swimming, driving around and exploring, camping, sightseeing, etc. We are also pretty big homebodies and spend lots of time just hanging out, cooking together, and watching our favorite shows and movies.
I am a huge reader and love to read all kinds of novels as well as non-fiction and the news. I am also an aspiring writer and hope to have time to wor......
Hey, thanks for taking the time to check out our profile. My name is Rayburn, originally from Texas, and my wife is Lily, from Taiwan. I lived in Taiwan from 2010 to 2017 as an ESL/EFL teacher and my wife and I met there. We have been together for four years now and were married in Taiwan on March 1st, 2017.
We are a really happily married couple and we get along great. We do everything together and are happy to spend all day in each other's company. We enjoy lots of outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, jogging, cycling, swimming, driving around and exploring, camping, sightseeing, etc. We are also pretty big homebodies and spend lots of time just hanging out, cooking together, and watching our favorite shows and movies.
I am a huge reader and love to read all kinds of novels as well as non-fiction and the news. I am also an aspiring writer and hope to have time to work on my writing as we house sit.
We are non-smokers.
**NOTE: I cannot complete the final authentication step on the website (criminal background check) as we are currently traveling (in Nepal as a write this). Also, I've been living in Taiwan for the last 7 years. So, there's no way for me to provide the home address documentation at this time.
HOWEVER, I had to provide a criminal background check to work as a teacher in Taiwan, so hopefully that is proof enough that my record is clear.
Why we want to house sit
Currently, my wife and I are traveling. In the past few months we've visited Bali/Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), India, Nepal, and right now we're in New Zealand. Our itinerary is kind of wide open, and that's why we're looking into house-sitting as a way to keep exploring the world while hopefully not spending too much money.
Also, we really love animals and it would be great to have the opportunity to spend some time caring for some pets. It's difficult to keep a pet in Taipei, so we haven't had our own pet in a while. The upshot is, your lucky pet would definitely be spoiled by all our attention!
Another reason we want to house sit is that we feel house-sitting could give us the opportunity to travel in a different way, to see and experience a new country or place in a more relaxed and intimate manner.
We are open to going almost anywhere in the world, although it can be difficult for Lily, as a Taiwanese citizen, to get a visa in some countries, so that is one factor that we must consider.
Our experience
We have completed one house-sit in New Zealand so far. It was a long, nearly 10 week sit, and we took care of 1 small, old dog, 2 young cats, and 8 hens. Everything went great! You can read the review for that above.
The best thing I can do is tell you that we are responsible, honest, and respectful people. We are also both very clean and organized and we always keep our apartment or current home (while traveling) clean and neat. We are the type of people who, when cooking, clean up all the cookware and the entire cooking-area before we actually sit down to eat, and we wash the dishes immediately after finishing.
In fact, I would say I'm a bit OCD when it comes to neatness and cleanness, which I got from my parents. I never leave clothes lying around or have a table piled up with disorganized stuff. I never have trash in my car. I always take care of the garbage and recycling in a prompt, orderly way.
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House & pet sitting timeline
Rayburn and Hsin hui (lily) have done 3 house sits since 2018
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OaklandUnited StatesOct 2018 -
DunbackNew ZealandAug - Sep 2018 -
Raumati SouthNew ZealandJun - Aug 2018
