đŽ How I Stayed in LA for Free and Discovered My New Favorite Coffee Maker
đ Staying in LA… Without Paying a Dime?
Sounds impossible, right? But I actually stayed in Los Angeles for 7 nightsâcompletely free. No hotel bills. No Airbnb fees. No sleeping on a friendâs 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.
â Cozy West Hollywood apartment
â Fully stocked kitchen
â Morning walks with Max
â $0 spent on accommodation
That week changed how I look at travelâand gave me something I didnât expectâŠ
â 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 wasnât just a kitchen applianceâit 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 Plusâa compact espresso machine that stole my coffee-loving heart.
đ Why I Fell in Love with the Breville Bambino Plus:
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Heats up in 3 seconds â no waiting around
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Automatic milk frothing â cafĂ©-style lattes at home
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Compact design â perfect for small spaces
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Professional-quality espresso â consistently great shots
After using it all week, I knew I couldnât go back to my basic drip machine.
đ My Morning Routine in LA
Each day started the same way:
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Brew a fresh shot with the Bambino
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Sip it slowly on the balcony
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Watch the LA morning light hit the skyline
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Take Max out for his daily adventure
Whether it was Venice Beach, a gallery downtown, or vintage shopping on Melroseâmy days started strong, thanks to great coffee and a peaceful morning ritual.
đ§ł Final Thoughts
This trip wasnât just a win for my budgetâit gave me a new way to travel and upgraded my coffee game for life.
If youâre looking to:
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Explore new cities affordably
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Experience local life
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And maybe discover a new favorite gadget…
Try house sitting. You never know what gems youâll find.