Sabbatical ideas? Thinking of taking a funemployment sabbatical starting in February. Interested in art, cooking, writing, traveling, hiking, etc. If you could take 3-4 months off, what would you do? Sky is the limit!

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Emilie Bienvenew · Answer

Visit one of France 's "Most Beautiful Village of France" - follow the label: Get off the track from France's big cities, and head off to visit a small & charming village : there's the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label that list them all and it really delivers!

I personally love these ones in South West : Aubeterre sur Dronne, Ainhoa, Ars en Ré, Castelnaud la Chapelle, La Roque Gageac, Mornac Sur Seudre, Talmont.

You're welcome !

Jess · Answer

(Responsibly) Leaving Civilization Behind to Catch Up On Yourself: I go on retreat to the woods a couple of times a year. I bring a notebook, a pile of books, my favorite snacks, and occasionally my cat. I walk, think, read, build fires, and smell trees. It's incredibly good for the soul.

When I'm in the woods, I get a break from being a professor, a parent, and even a partner. I just get to be alone with myself and experience myself as a person.