Taking a Sabbatical

In 2010, inspired by designer Stefan Sagmeister—who took a sabbatical in Bali and is an avid advocate of taking time off—I decided to leave New York City and embark upon a one-year adventure. I had a few simple goals in mind: visit countries I'd never been to before, keep a blog, salsa with strangers, learn a new language, volunteer, and make a book.

I sold everything I owned, and kept nothing but my laptop, my camera, a backpack, a positive spirit, and eagerness to work on personal projects.

The plan of taking a year off to explore bits of four continents, turned into a lifestyle. I was hooked. If you have traveled long-term, you know exactly what I mean.

Taking a sabbatical should be on everyone's "things to do before I die" list.

Today, I split my time between Bali, New York, and Mexico City. I run a pop-up interactive design studio, represent a few amazing artists, and produce TEDx in Ubud. I keep updating this site regularly to soon turn it into a book, and to hopefully inspire you to take time off.

I'll buy you a burrito: danielaburr@gmail.com.

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