Philip Kirkpatrick, partner at law firm Bates Wells, took a two-month sabbatical, travelling across Europe by bicycle. Philip describes a sabbatical as a significant time off for a long period. He has taken three sabbaticals so far. Cycling from his home in North London to Istanbul. Crossing Europe from sea to sea brought tremendous benefits – offering a reset , rest, recovery and loads of opportunities for exploration and discovery.
“Away from the daily grind, there is time for reflection and renewal” says Philip.
“You may recognise opportunities for personal growth, increase capacity to enlarge perspectives and return to your normal habitat with increased motivation, creativity and appreciation. Personal relationships could also receive a boost. What is there not to like? Along the way he was joined by legal colleagues, family, friends and made new contacts along the way. The sabbatical would be incomplete without coffee, beer, freshly baked bread good food and cake! “
