I'd like to learn more about sabbaticals.
In recent discussions with friends (aged between 25-36, professionals, some with children, mostly without) and family, many of them indicated that they would be happy to leave for six months and return to the same job. However, they had no idea where to begin.
'Six months' got me thinking about a trip we did through the North and South Island of New Zealand during the first wave of COVID-19, and so I published a post about a potential sabbatical itinerary (https://knownomad.substack.com/p/what-does-a-sabbatical-actually-look), but I'd like to add more depth to the conversation and provide some proper guidance.
👉 If you have taken a sabbatical and returned to the same place of work (or a different one), I'd like to hear about the process you followed, the challenges you faced and how you felt returning to work.
Thanks for your comments and feedback!
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I am new to travel blogging and am concerned about readers following suggestions in a blog and getting injured as a result.
Hi Merle, that's an interesting question.
What kind of activities and destinations are you writing about?
If you're blogging about general city guides, etc then I would find it difficult that anyone could get injured and find your blog liable because they followed a restaurant recommendation and fell down some stairs.
If your blog is about activities that have risk — for example, hiking solo — then probably you should stick a disclaimer in your blog terms and conditions.
Thanks Ian. My blog will include stories about seniors and what keeps them aging in a positive direction. The audience may try what is being recommended by their peers - for example, exercise, natural remedies, riding a motorcycle etc.