My Sabbatical Reading List: 13 Books on Philosophy and Self-Improvement
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Sabbatical vs. Career Break: What’s the Difference?
People use “sabbatical” and “career break” interchangeably, but they mean different things. Here’s a clear breakdown of the differences and how to figure out which one you’re taking.
I Got Laid Off. Then I Booked a 13-Month Trip Around the World.
I got the call on a Thursday. I won’t pretend it didn’t sting. It did. The first 48 hours were
Sabbatical Health Insurance: IMG vs SafetyWing vs World Nomads
Comparing IMG, SafetyWing, and World Nomads for long-term travel medical insurance during a sabbatical. Real pricing, honest pros and cons, and what I’m choosing for 13 months abroad.
How to Budget for a Sabbatical: The Method That Gave Me the Confidence to Go
Everyone asks me the same question: how much is this going to cost? I’m not going to tell you my
What I’m Packing for 13 Months in 21 Countries
The complete packing list for a 13-month, 21-country sabbatical. Bags, cameras, tech, clothing, and health gear — tested and researched by a real person planning a career break.
Top 10 Tips for Planning a Sabbatical or Career Break
The Sabbatical Files Everything I wish someone had told me before I left — from someone who actually did it.
The Artist Who Made Me Go — How Ren’s Music Sparked a 13-Month Sabbatical
How a song, a hospital room, and grief turned into a 13-month sabbatical — this is the story of my
Five months out
There’s a strange season between deciding to leave and actually leaving. I’m in it now — five months out from the biggest thing I’ve ever done.