What is Intentional Time Away, and Why Does it Matter?
When we think about time away from work, common examples come to mind: a one- or two-week vacation, and every…
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Breaking My Achievement Loop
I once had a “someday” dream of moving to Nice, France. It wasn’t a serious plan – just something I…
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Slow vs. Fast Travel on Sabbatical: Which is Better?
When it comes to sabbatical travel, there are two common paths. The first, slow travel, features extended stays in one…
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Why I’m Reconsidering the Full-Year Academic Sabbatical
While a semester-long sabbatical is the norm for many academics, there’s a compelling case for taking a full academic year…
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The Hidden Tension in Academic Sabbaticals
An academic sabbatical is often viewed as dedicated time for research or creative work. Productivity matters on sabbatical, but the…
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Can You Afford a Pseudo-Sabbatical?
In 2025, I traveled to Spain to walk two weeks along the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail. Since…
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Sabbatical Travel Ideas: Choosing with Intention
When I was a kid, we had a globe in our home office that I would spin, then stop by…
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When Sabbatical Plans Go Sideways (And How to Recover)
If you’re planning a sabbatical, chances are you’ve already learned it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. You might plan…
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Should You Travel on Sabbatical or Stay Put?
One of the first questions you might get asked when planning a sabbatical is where you’re going. Whether you go…
