How I stayed in LA for free and discovered my new favorite coffee maker.

🌮 How I Stayed in LA for Free and Discovered My New Favorite Coffee Maker

🏠 Staying in LA… Without Paying a Dime?

Sounds impossible, right? But I actually stayed in Los Angeles for 7 nights—completely free. No hotel bills. No Airbnb fees. No sleeping on a friend’s couch.

So how did I do it?
House sitting.

I signed up on a trusted house-sitting platform, created a profile, got verified, and matched with a couple traveling to Europe who needed someone to stay in their apartment and care for their adorable bulldog, Max.

✅ Cozy West Hollywood apartment
✅ Fully stocked kitchen
✅ Morning walks with Max
✅ $0 spent on accommodation

That week changed how I look at travel—and gave me something I didn’t expect



☕ The Coffee Maker That Made Me Fall in Love with Mornings

On my second morning in LA, I noticed a stunning matte-black coffee machine on the kitchen counter. It wasn’t just a kitchen appliance—it looked like it belonged in a boutique cafĂ©.

Curious, I gave it a shot. Literally.
I pressed a button, and in seconds, I had a smooth, rich espresso with a perfect crema. I was hooked.

Meet the Breville Bambino Plus—a compact espresso machine that stole my coffee-loving heart.


🔍 Why I Fell in Love with the Breville Bambino Plus:

  • Heats up in 3 seconds – no waiting around

  • Automatic milk frothing – cafĂ©-style lattes at home

  • Compact design – perfect for small spaces

  • Professional-quality espresso – consistently great shots

After using it all week, I knew I couldn’t go back to my basic drip machine.


🌇 My Morning Routine in LA

Each day started the same way:

  1. Brew a fresh shot with the Bambino

  2. Sip it slowly on the balcony

  3. Watch the LA morning light hit the skyline

  4. Take Max out for his daily adventure

Whether it was Venice Beach, a gallery downtown, or vintage shopping on Melrose—my days started strong, thanks to great coffee and a peaceful morning ritual.


🧳 Final Thoughts

This trip wasn’t just a win for my budget—it gave me a new way to travel and upgraded my coffee game for life.

If you’re looking to:

  • Explore new cities affordably

  • Experience local life

  • And maybe discover a new favorite gadget…

Try house sitting. You never know what gems you’ll find.

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