We are reminded daily how precious the world is, and how much good comes from using fewer resources, sending less to the landfill, and recycling. In that spirit, we look at how a home swap can be a greener way to travel, and what shade yours might be.
Seasoned travelers Gordon and Althea Abraham split their time between volunteer teaching in Tanzania and renting their Australian home to fellow SabbaticalHomes members, building trusting friendships across the globe.
In its eleventh year, SabbaticalHomes is making more connections across the academic community than ever. With more than 56 countries represented and nearly 7,000 listings, members can find a home away from home almost anywhere in the world.
When Bonnie sublet her Cambridge apartment to a visiting scholar from England, she never expected to find a husband. Their SabbaticalHomes rental became the site’s first known engagement, with a wedding in Brighton to follow.
Author and longtime member Aylette Jenness discovers that her Cambridge tenant once lived in the same region of West Africa she did, sparking a chance reunion and a lasting friendship through SabbaticalHomes.com.
Two SabbaticalHomes members recount unexpected turns, Kathleen Adams’ 24-hour house sale and purchase, and Candace McCoy’s chance reconnection with a young scholar she’d known since childhood.
In her Guardian article Time Out, Martha Holmes-Watkins explores academic sabbatical opportunities. She lays out what to weigh when requesting leave and stresses the value of showing how your sabbatical will benefit the school. Here is a look at her piece.
Seton Hill professor Lee Tobin McClain documented her sabbatical in a candid four-part series for The Chronicle of Higher Education, covering everything from early preparations to balancing writing with motherhood and the eventual return to teaching.
Nicole Feist reflects on completing home exchanges with her infant son and baby daughter, offering practical advice on routines, familiar gear, and why swapping homes beats a hotel when traveling with little ones.
Architect and USC professor Jennifer Siegal shares the story behind her self-designed green home in Venice, CA, a sustainable rental featuring durable materials, energy-efficient fixtures, and an indoor/outdoor California feel.
