Hiring an assistant abroad: a 5-minute guide

Landing in a new city for a tight business trip can be exhausting. Booking a verified local assistant ahead of time turns a chaotic week into a focused one.

Start by writing what you actually need. A driver-style fixer? Someone bilingual to help in meetings? Errands while you work? The clearer you are, the better your shortlist.

On SideAway, post the request as a free job. Verified assistants in your destination respond within hours. Shortlist three, message them, and book the one you click with.

Once your booking is confirmed, payment is held in escrow until the work is done. There's nothing else to coordinate.