Grown-Up Gap Years

Sightseeing is no longer the only reason for travel. Learn more about educational travel, which enables you to immerse yourself in new places and cultivate meaningful skills. Whether you want to pick up a new language, hone a craft or build professional experience or expertise, skill-learning vacations promise more enriching experiences than traditional tourism. Time off from Read More

A generation ago, gap years were the domain of fresh-faced school leavers seeking adventure before university. Today, they’ve been reimagined for the modern world—where laptops are portable, time zones are flexible, and work doesn’t always mean a cubicle. Enter the digital nomad gap year: a blend of remote work, cultural immersion, and personal growth. For Read More

A mid-career sabbatical is appealing to many professionals. It allows them to recharge and refocus. They also see new opportunities outside their daily routines. An extended time off work provides invaluable benefits, whether you want to reset your career, develop personally, or take an adventure break. A grown-up gap year looks different from the traditional one for students. It allows Read More

for many people, a year-long travel sabbatical is a dream. But money tends to get in the way. Walking away from a well-paying job to go on a long adventure can be nerve-racking, given thoughts about upcoming expenses and savings. However, you can turn this dream into a reality with forward-thinking financial planning, budgeting, and some creative income Read More