Planning a sabbatical down under? Auckland, New Zealand is a great destination for families who love spectacular outdoor life and enriching educational experiences. The scenery is breathtaking and the people are friendly. There are new adventures waiting right outside your door and others just a…
Why Professor Andler thinks SH is a gracious service. I had the pleasure of meeting Sabbatical Homes member Daniel Andler when I was in Paris this past July. As professor emeritus at Université Paris-Sorbonne, Daniel is a philosopher of science and a cognitive scientist, still…
If you are looking for a vacation that offers a look into early American history or just some fun family bonding time, Boston is a great place to visit. There are options for families with children of all ages and interests. Here are just a…
If your family is planning a trip to Eastern Canada, look no further than Montreal, Quebec. There are so many choices that your children won’t have time to complain of boredom; rather, they will focus their energy on deciding what to do next! Here are…
Chances are if you love to travel, you probably also love to learn and grow. When we travel we engage with new ideas, cultures, people, and ways of thinking. We stretch comfort zones and eagerly try new things. Luckily, now we can learn from almost…
We had the pleasure of meeting so many writers at the AWP conference this year and a shared sentiment they seemed to have for a writing retreat was, “I really don’t need much, I just need to be away from my home…” We loved the…
Note: This article was first published in July 2016. It has been updated effective October 2018. This list is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time. As the home sharing economy continues to grow, so do accompanying services. A more recent development…
Researching at the Huntington The Huntington 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, which include manuscripts,…
by Mimouna Mahdaoui We are excited to introduce Mimouna Mahdaoui as a guest blogger for Sabbatical Homes! Mimouna has worked for travel and education companies since she moved to London over 4 years ago. She’s as passionate about infographics as she is about cheese and…
On a bright and beautiful spring day, I had the pleasure of meeting with one of our wonderful members, Toni Devreaux, at the Huntington Library, Art Collection, and Botanical Gardens in California. We were surrounded by lush plants and creatures that seamlessly existed among numerous…
