SabbaticalHomes is proud to name Samantha Gambling as the recipient of its inaugural Scholarship Opportunity. Founder Nadege Conger was inspired by the universal reach of academic travel, and this award reflects that belief. Here is more about the recipient and the program.
You Can Take Six Months Off is a new book by adventurer Tomer Lanis, and we recommend adventurous travelers pick up a copy. Can you really afford six months away with your family? The idea may sound daunting, but the book makes the case.
The best part of SabbaticalHomes is staying in touch with our members, something we do every single day. People are often surprised to hear back so personally. Will we have the pleasure of meeting you at an upcoming conference?
Venice is a city of art, food, and romance, and one of the most heavily visited places on earth despite its small size. To get past the crowds, we gathered some less obvious, more adventurous things to do during your stay.
Scholars are consistently making the world a better place through thoughtful research, observation, and application. Inspired by graduate students’ zeal for learning, we created our very first scholarship opportunity to cover one month’s housing costs for one graduate student traveling for educational purposes. We are…
Getting lost, talking to locals, and learning a bit of the language can turn a trip into a richer, more memorable experience.
We compiled interviews with Sabbatical Homes members at the MLA convention in Chicago. We love hearing the many ways members use the site to connect with academics worldwide for home rentals and exchanges. Watch the video to hear their stories.
Writer Andrew rents a quiet London boat home from Faith, a fellow member, giving him the peaceful retreat he needed to focus on his writing.
Paris, Barcelona, Florence, Honolulu, and Prague each bring their own brand of romance, in case your sabbatical destination doubles as a Valentine’s getaway.
From learning to say no to staying present in a new place, these four tips can help academics make the most of their sabbatical time.
