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Sabbatical

Get inspired by stories from travelers in our community who took a year off to travel around the world with Worldpackers.

A guide to planning a fulfilling sabbatical year volunteering abroad

Worldpackers
  • 3min

Why taking a career break to travel can improve your career

Kate
  • 7min

Thailand and beyond: how one Worldpacking couple travels long-term

Josie
  • 7min

10 advantages of long term travel

TravelB4Settle
  • 9min

What to pack for long term travel

Kimberli
  • 7min

7 modern sabbatical ideas with Worldpackers

Madelyn
  • 8min

Why taking a sabbatical was the best decision of my life

Sinead
  • 9min

How to take a sabbatical in 10 easy steps

Madelyn
  • 10min

6 easy travel tips for couples traveling long term

ilaria
  • 7min

How to use Worldpackers to become a full-time traveler

Kimberli
  • 5min

When is the right time to leave everything behind and travel?

Emma
  • 4min

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