From language to food to everyday manners, American and British cultures differ in ways that can catch a traveler off guard. If you are moving between the two, here are five differences worth keeping in mind, beginning with food substitutions.
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You may have met David Brown at one of our Sabbatical Homes tables at the ACTFL and MLA conferences while he was finishing his degree. Since then he has ventured into something new, and we caught up with him about learning piano online.
Taking your family to a foreign city can feel overwhelming, but most parents agree it is worth it to expose children to new places and history. Mexico City brims with traditional customs, landmarks, and activities. Here is how to explore it together.
Planning a trip to France? Lyon is a delightful choice with something for every age group, whether you have small children, teenagers, or a mix. This guide gathers tips for a memorable family vacation in one of France’s most rewarding cities.
If you love to travel, chances are you love to learn. Travel puts us in front of new ideas, cultures, and ways of thinking, stretching our comfort zones along the way. Here are five ways to keep learning while you are on the move.
Researching at the Huntington The Huntington in Pasadena, California awards 200 research fellowships every year and hosts an additional 1600 scholars who come to study within their special collections. Over a third of these scholars come from distances far away to study the library collections,…
We are excited to introduce guest blogger Mimouna Mahdaoui, who has worked in travel and education since moving to London several years ago and is as passionate about infographics as she is about cheese. She shares how a sabbatical can revive your career.
Our team shares its own adventures too. We asked Jay, a SabbaticalHomes team member, what he was up to over the summer, and his excitement spilled over. He tells us about a musician’s journey to London and the pull of chasing the next adventure.
Founder Nadege Conger had a wonderful time at the AWP Bookfair in Los Angeles, meeting writers and publishers from around the world. Since starting SabbaticalHomes in 2000, she has worked to make it a strong resource for the scholarly community, and this trip fit right in.
American writer and psychotherapist Kristin Duncombe has lived in Europe since 2001. The child of a US diplomat, she grew up overseas and has spent most of her adult life abroad. Drawing on her work with international families, she has written two memoirs, and she shares her story.