Reclaiming Solitude in the Age of AI. ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder, Unsettled Technology and AI are behind an almost unavoidable drive to aloneness. Aloneness, per se, isn’t bad. Finding solitude—for example, on an overnight backpacking trip or during a...
What Are Pintxos Bars? ? A Taste of Basque Spirit Step into the narrow streets of San Sebastián or Bilbao and you’ll notice something immediately: small, lively bars with wooden counters covered in tiny, colorful dishes. Locals stand shoulder to shoulder, each...
I’ve Got About 30 Good Summers Left ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder & CEO, Unsettled. I’ve Got About 30 Good Summers Left If I stay healthy and lucky, I’ve got around 30 good summers left. Maybe 35, if I’m fortunate. According to the World Health...
Where Do Introverts Belong In Travel? ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder & CEO, Unsettled. Forget what you assume about community-driven travel. It isn’t all parties. It isn’t a group of extroverts chatting 24/7. We’re all walking contradictions, and so...
Drinking Less, Experiencing More: A Mindful Approach to Alcohol While Traveling ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder & CEO, Unsettled. Drinking Less, Experiencing More: Our Mindful Approach To Alcohol I didn’t set out to quit drinking. And I can’t say it’s...
The Unexpected Situationships At Unsettled ? By: Michael Youngblood, Co-founder & CEO, Unsettled. What Are The Situationships We See At Unsettled? Sure, we’ve seen a few situationships on our retreats (this isn’t a gossip blog so not what this is about)....
