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Where to Find Furnished Apartments for Rent Near UBC Vancouver
Reasons Why You Will Love Furnished Rentals Near UBC. Learn about Furnished apartments and rentals near UBC in Vancouver.
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Founder on the Move in Venice, Italy
Venice has long inspired us, so much that San Michele Cemetery Island has anchored our homepage for years. Founder Nadege Conger returned this summer, and shares why the city keeps drawing her back.
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2022 Member Survey: Dream Destinations for Vacation, Work & Research
After two pandemic-era surveys focused on work-life balance, our 2022 member survey turned to travel. Members shared their dream destinations for vacation, work, and research, and the results offer a snapshot of where academics most want to go.
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Member Spotlight: Professor Rachel Dodds and Sustainable Tourism
Sustainability has been part of the SabbaticalHomes mission since Nadege Conger founded the site in 2000. In that spirit, we talk with Professor Rachel Dodds about sustainable tourism and how travelers can tread more lightly.
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The “Professor-ing” Podcast & Diversity Discussion with Badia Ahad-Legardy, PhD and Anthony Ocampo, PhD
We sat down with Badia Ahad-Legardy, PhD, and Anthony Ocampo, PhD, to talk about their work in academia, diversity in higher education, and the collaboration behind their Professor-ing podcast.
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SabbaticalHomes.com: A Great Resource according to grow.acorns.com & Sidehusl.com
A CNBC affiliate, grow.acorns.com, interviewed Sidehusl.com founder Kathy Kristof about earning passive income from assets you already own. SabbaticalHomes made her short list of trusted resources for generating extra income with little effort.
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15 Best Travel Apps for Vacations and Sabbaticals
The right apps make trip planning quicker and simpler, from finding destinations to sorting logistics on the go. This roundup covers 15 of the best travel apps for vacations and sabbaticals, whatever your next journey looks like.
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Member Spotlight: Florian Lionnet
Over coffee at the Cafeotheque in Paris, founder Nadege Conger met Dr. Florian Lionnet to hear about his work preserving an endangered language in Chad. They discussed the challenges of the research and why it matters.
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Fall 2021 Member Survey: Work / Life Balance during COVID-19
Following up on our 2020 survey, we asked members in academic and research institutions how they were managing work-life balance under COVID-19. Their responses and comments, from across the globe, paint a candid picture of the moment.
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Traveling as a Lifestyle: Cruising the Great Loop, Traversing Africa & More
“I’m tired of storing our dreams. Let’s live them!” For Teresa O’Kane and Scott Soper, this mantra has served them very well over the years. They have figured out a wonderful way to balance their professional lives with their nomadic love of exploring the world….
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SabbaticalHomes.com listed as “One of the Best” Ways to Rent your Home
Looking for a good way to rent your home to short-term tenants? The Los Angeles Times named SabbaticalHomes one of the best ways to rent for short-term stays. Here is what the coverage highlighted.
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Member Spotlight: Big Sur Retreat for an Oceanographer & Natural Scientist
Sandy Dutro’s Big Sur home sits right on the coast, private and wrapped in nature. She loves welcoming friends, family, and SabbaticalHomes guests to her retreat by the ocean, and shares what makes it special.
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SabbaticalHomes.com: Tops the List of 10 Best Alternatives to Airbnb
Writing for Curbed, Megan Barber lays out the pitfalls of booking furnished rentals through the big listing sites, then names her fix. SabbaticalHomes tops her list of the 10 best alternatives to Airbnb.
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Where to Find Furnished Apartments for Rent Near UBC Vancouver
Reasons Why You Will Love Furnished Rentals Near UBC. Learn about Furnished apartments and rentals near UBC in Vancouver.
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Best Options for Short Term Furnished Rentals in Manhattan
The Ins and Outs of Short Term Furnished Rentals in Manhattan. Learn about short term furnished rentals Manhattan.
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Navigating NYC Laws for Furnished Short Term Rental
How to know if furnished short term rentals in Brooklyn are right for you. Learn about furnished short term rentals Brooklyn.
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The Academic Career Resource Guide: Finding Faculty, Postdoctoral, Research & International Opportunities
A complete guide to building an academic career: the major job types, discipline-specific job boards, the hiring calendar, international fellowships, remote work options, and the temporary housing logistics that come with nearly every faculty, postdoc, or visiting-scholar move.
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A Practical Guide to Finding USC Off Campus Housing Options
Find your ideal USC off campus housing for academic success, with tips on neighborhoods, costs, transit, and long-term stays.
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Notable Member: Earthen Vessels Founder Brian Thompson
Founded in 1980 by SabbaticalHomes member Brian Thompson and Marie-Claude Thompson, EVkids has grown into a thriving Boston nonprofit supporting young people through tutoring, mentoring, college guidance and summer camp.
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Off-Campus Housing Trusted by Universities Worldwide
Universities worldwide that recommend SabbaticalHomes.com to their faculty and researchers, organized by country, state, and province.
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How to Prepare for a Sabbatical: A Guide for Academics and Professionals
Preparing for a sabbatical goes beyond checking off logistical boxes. Discover how to shift your mindset, design a flexible routine, and set clear goals so you can return truly refreshed and restored.
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