Travel insurance | The Guardian
Post-Covid trend sees workers seeking sabbaticals or extended time off, often to travel. This “middle-aged gap year” is popular among over-50s, with employers offering sabbaticals attracting more workers. Travelers need to consider insurance, costs, and managing home and finances while away. Renting out homes, house swaps, and careful financial planning can fund trips. Sabbaticals can impact pensions and national insurance contributions, so employees should discuss with employers and possibly make voluntary contributions to fill gaps.