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  • Dr. Angelo Iovino with an Iovino Foundation Camper

    Founder on the Move: Dr. Angela Iovino in Washington, D.C.

    Founder Nadege Conger takes every chance to meet members and learn how they shape their communities. On a recent trip, she sat down with Dr. Angela Iovino in Washington, D.C., to hear about her home sharing experience and the work that drives her.

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  • Photo of Damrak, Amsterdam: this stretch (rak) of water was once a part of the Amstel River in central Amsterdam; it was dammed and the water plus the adjacent street are called Damrak.

    Member Spotlight: Professor Nigel Smith and Jane Boyd

    Writing Retreat in Amsterdam, Netherlands Finding inspiration while writing can be elusive.  With all of the interruptions of daily life, many successful writers dedicate a physical space in their home or office to be able to focus and encourage the flow of ideas. But what…

    • Stories & Spotlights
  • Photo of a sunset and sky looking out over a beautiful landscape view from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus.

    Founder on the Move: UBC, Vancouver

    Founder Nadege Conger visited the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus for an industry conference. As always, she loved immersing herself in a university setting and connecting with local SabbaticalHomes members. Here is what the trip brought.

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  • 40 Basic Spanish Phrases for Travel

    Spain. Argentina. Mexico. Colombia. Chile. Does the mere mention of these Spanish-speaking countries leave you daydreaming about your next sabbatical destination? The list goes on and on: there are 21 countries which have Spanish as their official language, so knowing some basic Spanish phrases for…

    • Destinations
  • Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Visiting Scholar Featured Image: Photo of books and Notebook

    What You Need to Know About Becoming a Visiting Scholar in the U.S.

    Academia has always grown through shared learning, and visiting scholar appointments keep that exchange alive across borders. This guide walks through what it takes to become a visiting scholar in the United States, from the essentials to the practical steps that make the move work.

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    40 Basic Italian Phrases for Travel

    Wandering past castles, snapping the Leaning Tower, and lingering over breakfast by the Grand Canal all go smoother with a little Italian. This roundup of 40 basic phrases helps you handle everyday moments during a sabbatical or trip through Italy.

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  • 35 Basic Phrases in German For Travelers

    Mark Twain joked that learning German was the work of eternity, but a handful of phrases will carry you through daily life on sabbatical. This guide gathers 35 basic German expressions to make communication easier wherever your travels take you.

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  • 40 Basic French Phrases For Travelers

    French is spoken across nearly 30 countries, which makes a few phrases genuinely useful on the road. In this Talk the Talk guide, we gather 40 basic French expressions to help you handle everyday moments during a sabbatical or trip.

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Member Spotlights

Brian Thompson

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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