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  • Traveling with Family to Montreal

    Traveling with Family to Montreal, Canada

    Planning a trip to Eastern Canada? Look no further than Montreal, Quebec. There is so much to do that your children will spend their energy choosing what comes next rather than complaining of boredom. Here is how to make the most of it.

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  • Travel to Scotland

    Scottish Cuisines

    Scotland offers striking landscapes, rich culture, and food worth traveling for. From hearty savories to sweet treats, we gathered five traditional Scottish dishes to tempt your taste buds, starting with the full Scottish breakfast. Consider it a culinary tour of the country.

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  • Britain and USA

    Brit or American: 5 differences between the two

    From language to food to everyday manners, American and British cultures differ in ways that can catch a traveler off guard. If you are moving between the two, here are five differences worth keeping in mind, beginning with food substitutions.

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  • Learn Piano online with PianoCub.com, Founder - David Brown

    Scholar Spotlight: Learning Piano Online

    You may have met David Brown at one of our Sabbatical Homes tables at the ACTFL and MLA conferences while he was finishing his degree. Since then he has ventured into something new, and we caught up with him about learning piano online.

    • Stories & Spotlights
  • Traveling with Family in Mexico City

    The Traveling Family: Mexico City

    Taking your family to a foreign city can feel overwhelming, but most parents agree it is worth it to expose children to new places and history. Mexico City brims with traditional customs, landmarks, and activities. Here is how to explore it together.

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  • Home Rental in Lyon France

    The Traveling Family: Lyon, France

    Planning a trip to France? Lyon is a delightful choice with something for every age group, whether you have small children, teenagers, or a mix. This guide gathers tips for a memorable family vacation in one of France’s most rewarding cities.

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  • Huntington Scholars Sabbatical Home Rentals

    SabbaticalHomes.com Houses Huntington Scholars

    Researching at the Huntington The Huntington in Pasadena, California 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,…

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    Guest Blog: Revive your career with a sabbatical

    We are excited to introduce guest blogger Mimouna Mahdaoui, who has worked in travel and education since moving to London several years ago and is as passionate about infographics as she is about cheese. She shares how a sabbatical can revive your career.

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  • Jay in London

    Sabbatical Team On the Move: The Musician’s Journey to London

    Our team shares its own adventures too. We asked Jay, a SabbaticalHomes team member, what he was up to over the summer, and his excitement spilled over. He tells us about a musician’s journey to London and the pull of chasing the next adventure.

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  • Sabbatical Homes at AWP in Los Angeles

    Founder on the Move: Meeting Writers & Publishers at AWP

    Founder Nadege Conger had a wonderful time at the AWP Bookfair in Los Angeles, meeting writers and publishers from around the world. Since starting SabbaticalHomes in 2000, she has worked to make it a strong resource for the scholarly community, and this trip fit right in.

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  • Member Spotlight: Kristin Duncombe

    American writer and psychotherapist Kristin Duncombe has lived in Europe since 2001. The child of a US diplomat, she grew up overseas and has spent most of her adult life abroad. Drawing on her work with international families, she has written two memoirs, and she shares her story.

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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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