About us

Our mission is to enable everyone to feel local everywhere.

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Founders

OUR STORY

"After traveling to 100+ countries and residing in over 30 cities ourselves, we know what it takes to build the world's finest live-abroad platform with comfort and community.

Sevo Widodo

THE GLOBAL CURATOR

Originally from Indonesia, Sevo now calls Dubai, Lisbon, and Rio home. Beside founding Hyperlocal, he became the youngest Entrepreneur in Residence at Barclays, an Alain Ducasse-trained Chef, UN Tourism Scholar, and is now on a mission to visit 100 countries before turning 30. For an adventure of a lifetime, he recommends Rio Sabbatical.

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Pedro Gancho

THE HOUSING MASTERMIND

A serial Entrepreneur in real estate and tech, Pedro has built Inlife as one of Europe's largest mid-term rental platforms with more than 20,000 listings. He loves taking month-long breaks to get inspired for his next ventures- recently spotted in São Paulo, Costa Rica, and Madrid. He recommends his hometown favourite, the Lisbon Sabbatical.

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Pedro Godoy

THE KING OF OPERATION

Brazilian Pedro Godoy, is the epitome of a professional life-liver. He has headed the global operations of HomeFans, founded São Paulo-based insurtech Bemtevi, and worked in the World Cup & Olympics- all that while exploring more than 60 countries. He calls Bali Sabbatical, "the ultimate way to recharge."

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With Project Sabbatical, we now aim to recreate our past experiences of living everywhere- but a lot better, easier, and more fun for everyone.

Global partners

From tourism boards, to local housing and service providers- we thank all our partners who help us craft the best packages across our cities. Partner with us.


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Project Sabbatical is proudly managed by Hyperlocal, a global collective of culture and creator-led travel brands serving more than 600 destinations. 

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OUR WHY

We believe that the most life-changing moments always take place somewhere else- on the move, away from home, when we travel, and wander curiously for an extended period of time.