Shep Steiner, a SabbaticalHomes member from Canada, shares his family’s experience and provides helpful tips to guide others through the challenges of preparing for an extended stay in France. Planning a sabbatical can be complicated and bureaucratic, but if you take it one step at a time, you may find that it’s not as hard as it looks. A few things to think…
Sometimes it is important to take time out and do something which you intuitively know will inspire you. I listened to that inner voice and decided to take two days off work to attend the FemmeQ Summit in Los Angeles. The focus of this event was to…
Hosting a short- or long-term rental or a home exchange is a great way to meet other minds on the move and explore destinations worldwide. The first thing to consider when you start on this adventure is to know what rules to follow. You will…
At SabbaticalHomes, we value relationships and ideas that strengthen our community. We listen and learn from all of you and make it a priority to keep you informed of changes that help build stronger connections for all of us. Unlike other home rental services, we are unique in our…
One of the most common and satisfying feedback I receive from our members is how much they enjoy meeting new people through SabbaticalHomes.com and how their housing arrangements often transform themselves into life-long friendships. A decade ago almost, Barbara emailed to announce she had found…
SabbaticalHomes.com is proud to feature our latest notable member, University of London professor Pat Caplan. Pat has been a member of SabbaticalHomes.com for over 10 years. Recently Pat and her family hosted a refugee from the Middle East through an organization called CARA, the Council…
Many pet owners will tell you that the hardest part of being a fur parent is leaving them behind. When planning longer travel for a sabbatical or a research trip, finding accommodations for your pets can be challenging, but we don’t want your furry friends…
You have just returned home from a fantastic trip. You are reconnecting with friends, unpacking bags, and sorting through photos, ready to get back to your routine. But wait! You have one more task to do to make your trip complete: leave a review. Leaving…
We wanted to put the spotlight on smaller college towns in America where the quality of life is high. These smaller spots on the map tend to offer big city advantages thanks to the cultural and cosmopolitan influx created by universities (such as theater, concerts,…
There are many things that set SabbaticalHomes.com apart from other home sharing sites, and one of them is how we deal with payments—or rather, how you deal with payments. SabbaticalHomes.com lets our members decide amongst themselves how they want the payment process to work, which…
