Take time off, on purpose

Sabbaticals for people who refuse to burn out.

Design a career break with clarity, numbers that add up, and places that light you up. No fluff—just tools, templates, and coaching to make your year off actually happen.

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That’s ~11 months of travel at a $4,500/mo pace.

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🛠️ The Sabbatical Toolkit

Everything I wish I had before my first break: checklists, budgeting frameworks, and ready-to-use planning templates.

Planning Checklist

Visa research, notice periods, health, housing, insurance, and the exact sequencing to keep you sane.

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Budget Template

Built for year-long travel with real numbers and contingency buffers.

Estimate costs

Community

Monthly live Q&A sessions with people planning their own breaks.

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Rest is not the absence of ambition.

💸 Quick calculators

Get a fast read on what your sabbatical might cost and how to travel lighter on the planet.

Sabbatical budget

Carbon estimate

Cost & Runway calculator

Itinerary generator

Set your inputs and generate a starter route.

📊 Explore a real sabbatical plan

Steal the template I use with coaching clients—dates, flights, costs, and a pace that avoids burnout.

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📅 Where to go, month by month

Built for weather, crowds, and vibe. Swap months as your preferences demand.

January

New Zealand — alpine summer trails.

February

Thailand — dry season islands.

March

Japan — slow hanami in Kyoto.

April

Portugal — shoulder season sun.

May

Peru — trekking without the crowds.

June

Albania — Adriatic beaches minus the price tag.

July

Georgia — mountain air and wine country.

August

Indonesia — surf & slow villages.

September

Italy — Apennine hikes + empty museums.

October

Chile — Patagonian spring.

November

Vietnam — cool northern treks.

December

Argentina — warm city nights.

🎒 Travel gear I actually use

Curated essentials built for long-term travel. Swap in your own affiliate links when you’re ready.

Nomatic Travel Pack

One-bag setup with compression cubes.

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Universal adapter

Two USB-C ports plus surge protection.

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Noise cancelling headphones

To survive overnight buses and open offices.

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🧭 Want a sanity check?

Send me your rough plan. I’ll tell you if it’s realistic, where to slow down, and how to keep your savings intact.

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