The lure of a sabbatical
This story was originally titled "Homeward Bound" in the August 2008 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue!
In my 20s I set out to be an academic, not the least reason being the lure of a sabbatical: The prospect of spending every seventh year abroad while keeping my job was heavenly. Apart from those of us working in the teaching profession, or for enlightened organizations, most people don't get the summer off, or the chance to spend serious time away from their jobs without losing their place in the corporate queue. Don't despair. You can jump off the treadmill and set things up to duplicate some of the stimulating benefits of six months in the south of France or a year in a Tuscan villa. (Well, almost.)
