Simon Calder Podcast – LiNGER Travel

We chatted with Simon Calder, travel writer and broadcaster, on his podcast ‘You Should Have Been There’, about how to take a sabbatical. Simon is known for his incisive insights and practical advice, and delves into why people work with a travel designer, as well as where they go and how to plan a long trip.

Many firms (especially in legal / financial services) permit – and even encourage – senior people to take sabbatical leave. But often, the logistics, planning, and the pressure to make it truly “worthwhile” act as a barrier.

LiNGER steps in to manage that barrier, offering wraparound support, designing the entirely bespoke itinerary, handling all logistics, and making sure the time away is transformative and produces real renewal for all members of the family.

The episode emphasises that a sabbatical is a different kind of travel – the length of time away allows you to immerse yourself fully in your destination, to pause with purpose and shift perspectives, and, importantly, to connect in a deeper way with your travelling companions.