We enjoy highlighting our community members’ accomplishments and are proud to share their books with you. Some were even written in a Sabbatical Home! Consider adding a few of these member-written books to your summer reading list. Marianne Ackerman (member since 2008) Born in Belleville,…
I had the opportunity to meet up with Sabbatical Homes member, Arda, in Amsterdam this summer. Take a look at what she had to say about our service. It’s always a treat to get to meet members of our community! Please help spread the word…
Sabbatical Homes member Gayleen Mackereth shares her experience renting out her Waiheke Island, New Zealand Sabbatical Home to professors on sabbatical. Gayleen Mackereth is a retired teacher, writer, and lecturer. She now teaches English online via Skype to students worldwide. She and her husband, Don,…
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,…
I have recently been hearing many stories of academics who have been stranded outside the US after the immigration ban. As scholars, we appreciate the ability to share new discoveries with each other by cross-pollinating our knowledge bases with each other through travel. It’s painful…
New York is the city “that never sleeps,” and with good reason. Every moment of every hour, something is happening. It helps to be a night owl, but even if you aren’t, there is something for everyone in the Big Apple. You could spend an…
The European settlement of New York (formerly known as New Amsterdam) began with a Dutch settlement in 1609. During the Revolutionary War, the British seized control until 1783, making it a magnet for Loyalists. Eventually, it became the nation’s capital until the center of power…
New York has been and still is a city of immigrants who bring their culture – and food – with them from their homeland. Variety is the word when it comes to street food in New York. Food trucks are all the rage even now;…
Paris is the city of lights, the city for lovers, the city of culture, art, music, and amazing food. It is the epitome of sophistication. Seasoned travelers will find almost too many things to do, but a few carefully selected places and events will make…
The earliest record of people living in Berlin dates back nearly one thousand years. In the 13th century, the towns of Berlin and Köln existed side-by-side. They merged in the early 14th century. While there were periods of oppression in Berlin, there were also periods…
