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The Art of Asking Better Questions
Technology and AI are driving us toward aloneness—not the kind of solitude that helps us grow, but a distracted separation that erodes independent thought. The future isn’t fixed, though. We can reclaim our attention, reconnect with each other, and rediscover the questions only silence can answer: What truly matters to me? Where do I want to head next?

Reclaiming Solitude in the Age of AI.
Technology and AI are driving us toward aloneness—not the kind of solitude that helps us grow, but a distracted separation that erodes independent thought. The future isn’t fixed, though. We can reclaim our attention, reconnect with each other, and rediscover the questions only silence can answer: What truly matters to me? Where do I want to head next?

What Are Pintxos Bars?
What makes pintxos bars more than just food? In Basque Country, they’re a living symbol of independence, creativity, and connection—values that mirror the Unsettled way of exploring life.

I’ve Got About 30 Good Summers Left
At 40, I’ve got about 30 good summers left — if I’m lucky. Here’s what I’m doing to protect them: getting clear on my priorities, learning when to say yes (and no), and designing life with intention before it slips by.

Where Do Introverts Belong In Travel?
At Unsettled, we don’t box you in. Some days you crave deep conversation; other days, solitude calls. We design travel experiences where introverts and extroverts don’t just coexist—they sharpen each other.
WORK & TRAVEL INSPIRATION
The Unexpected Situationships At Unsettled
People who are thriving aren’t stuck in a situationship with themselves.
Reintroducing Unsettled Bali
Unsettled participants are a deeply curious bunch, willing to ask life’s big questions as much as they are ready to let loose and have fun.
Form, Storm, Then Transform
Growth doesn’t happen in comfort zones—or, as I like to say, it doesn’t happen onshore. To grow, we must cast off from safe harbors, weather the storm, and return transformed.
Unsettled’s 2024 Personal Assessment
You just survived another year. No, scratch that — you LIVED it. But before 2025 rolls in, let’s reflect on what this year gave you, what you gave it, and what you’re ready to leave behind.
5 Questions To Ask Yourself On Your Next Trip
Travel forces us to confront new questions—the kind that jolt us out of our neatly arranged lives. These shakeups are crucial because they compel growth.
The Idea Behind Unsettled’s New Workshops
Over time, we’ve realized something powerful: Realizing your intended lifestyle doesn’t come from travel but from the intentionality you create when you’re not traveling!Â
To Come Back Inspired, Unsettled: Cape Town.
If you could step out of your routine and immerse yourself in a space that sparks clarity on what you want next for yourself, what would you call it?
A Sacred Journey Awaits.
That’s the whole point: We travel to gain insights into how people across the globe live and work so that we might be inspired to challenge society’s expectations of what we should do with our lives, and define this for ourselves.
ALUMNI VOICESÂ
Nikki Webber Allen
TED Resident and Entrepreneur
Ryan Nichols
Sustainable Building & Design Entrepreneur
Stephanie Stevenson
Business Project Manager
Sasha Valle
Post-Tech-Startup Sabbatical
Zarko Lelovac
Corporate Lawyer
Carrie Thorimbert
Holistic Nutritionist & Self Care Coach
Wes Jordan
Software Tech Leader
Tekisha Harvey
Brand Strategist
Kyle Fiore
Strategic Advertising Planner
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