Into the Unknown

Musings on the intersection of work, life, adventure and community in the 21st century.

Zen and the Art of the Underachiever

What did you want to be when you grew up? We’re not talking doctor, lawyer, or astronaut… what was your real childhood dream job before expectations set in?

How To Build A Remote Team: Lessons From Unsettled

For two and half years, we have built Unsettled as a fully remote, global company. We have no office. We call ourselves #TeamNoPants because let’s be honest, a lot of times some of us aren’t wearing pants.

Why You Need To Get Lost… And Often

“When I’ve been told to “get lost”, I have inadvertently been given a gift…”

How I Went From Sabbatical To Promotion After Living Unsettled

Bali alumni Noha was burnt out, unmotivated and exhausted at work. So she took a four-month break from her job, dug into her creative side, and returned back to a promotion at work.

“How Solo Traveling Made Me A More Productive Entrepreneur”

Tekisha Harvey was never made for corporate America. So after 17 years of climbing the ladder, she quit, headed to Unsettled Cape Town, and began fueling her entrepreneurial dream through travel.

Are We Conditioned to Hate Mondays?

Feb 11, 2019

Yes, you can find purpose in your work, even on a Monday… if you consciously look for it.

What Does Adventure Mean to You?

Feb 10, 2019

Is it pushing your comfort zone physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually? Our answers may surprise you…

Sabbaticals Are More Than Just An Intentional Reset. Here’s Why.

Feb 9, 2019

Studies show that returning from a sabbatical improves productivity and focus on the jobs.

6 Ways To Cope with the Winter Blues

Feb 8, 2019

Sleet, rain or snow storms: here’s how to tackle seasonal depression

10 Ways to Go Remote

Feb 7, 2019

It’s not career suicide. Your career is meant to serve you.

Meet the Humans behind Unsettled Cape Town: Scully & Mel

Feb 1, 2019

A wine expert, an adventurer and two badass women; these are the women who run our Cape Town experience

Top Ten Reasons to Live Unsettled in Cape Town This April

Feb 1, 2019

Beaches, cafes, mountains and gardens, the Mother City has it all; here’s why you need to visit South Africa

How to Find Nature, Philosophy, and Spirituality in Bali in One Month.

Jan 31, 2019

There’s meaning in every corner of Bali… for those who seek it.

Right vs. Left-Brain: What a Neuroscientist Might Say About Your Sabbatical

Jan 30, 2019

We’re not brain bias, but we are a community of creatives who seek the space and time to be curious and creative.

From Military Infantry Officer to Unsettled Experience Leader; Leadership is Service.

Jan 29, 2019

When Unsettled Experience Leader Patrick Elliott resigned from the U.S. Army to join the Unsettled team, he didn’t realize just how transferrable his skills were.