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  • New York City

    New York Street Food

    New York has always been a city of immigrants who bring their cultures and their food. When it comes to street food, variety is the word, and the food trucks are as popular as ever. Here is where to start eating your way through.

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  • Paris

    Paris for Seasoned Travelers

    Paris is the city of lights and lovers, of art, music, and unforgettable food, the epitome of sophistication. Seasoned travelers face almost too many choices, so we picked a few places and events that make the most of a stay.

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  • Berlin

    Sophisticated Delights of Berlin

    The earliest record of people living in Berlin dates back nearly one thousand years. In the 13th century, the towns of Berlin and Köln existed side-by-side. They merged in the early 14th century. While there were periods of oppression in Berlin, there were also periods…

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    How to Make SabbaticalHomes.com Work for You

    If you work in academia and want to travel for sabbatical, research, or a conference, SabbaticalHomes helps you find temporary housing or a tenant for your own home. Here is how to make the platform work for you, whichever side of the exchange you are on.

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    Family Fun in Auckland, New Zealand

    Planning a sabbatical down under? Auckland is a wonderful base for families who love the outdoors and rich educational experiences. The scenery is breathtaking and the people are warm, with new adventures waiting right outside your door.

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  • Meeting Daniel Andler in France

    Founder on the Move: Meeting Daniel Andler in France

    In Paris, founder Nadege Conger had the pleasure of meeting member Daniel Andler. A philosopher of science and cognitive scientist, and professor emeritus at Université Paris-Sorbonne, he remains active at the Ecole normale supérieure. She shares their conversation.

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    Tips for the Seasoned Traveler in Edinburgh, Scotland

    Heading to Edinburgh for a sabbatical, a semester, or a summer? Find a home rental or exchange on SabbaticalHomes, then settle into a capital whose history reaches back thousands of years, shaped in part by the volcanic rock beneath it. Here are our tips.

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    Dutch Street Cuisine

    The Netherlands is a fascinating, forward-looking place, and once you have found a home rental or exchange there, the streets are the best way in. Street life means street food, and Dutch cuisine has plenty to offer. Here is what to look for.

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    Edinburgh for the Adventurous Traveler

    Explore things to do in Edinburgh like the Edinburgh Art Festival that has run every August since 1947, an international celebration of the arts. It is just the start of what the adventurous traveler can find here.

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    Visiting Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Your Amsterdam home rental or exchange is booked and you are ready to go. We gathered a list of unique places to check out across the Netherlands’ largest city, from the well-known to the easily missed. Here is where to begin.

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  • Traveling to Rio with family

    Tips for a Family Vacation to Remember in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Looking for a fun, exotic family getaway? Rio de Janeiro delivers natural beauty, Carnival, and unforgettable music, an adventure the whole family will remember. This guide gathers tips to help you make the most of a trip to Brazil’s most vibrant city.

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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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