Into the Unknown

Unsettled's Official Blog: Musings on the intersection of work, life and adventure in the 21st century.

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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.

Drinking Less, Experiencing More: A Mindful Approach to Alcohol While Traveling

Why we’re rethinking alcohol on our Unsettled trips. Discover how mindful drinking — or not drinking at all — can deepen your travel experience, connection, and presence.

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.

LATEST STORIES

Does being a travel-lover help you be a better human?

Does being a travel-lover help you be a better human?

Times are changing… but do we actually need a whole new set of skills to navigate what’s going on in the world? We take a look at how some of our travel skills might help set us up for the long game ahead and cope with this unprecedented time.

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Voices Of Our Community: Ayrïd Chandler

Voices Of Our Community: Ayrïd Chandler

We are going to continue to ensure that we elevate all voices from our community, and right now, in this moment, it’s important that we give a voice to our Black alumni around the world.

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WORK & TRAVEL INSPIRATION

Multitasking Is A Myth

Multitasking Is A Myth

We have only evolved to have one prefrontal cortex, and only so much gray matter to go around at our current evolutionary juncture. Therefore, we can only successfully do one or two things at any given time. #TruthBomb

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ALUMNI VOICES 

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

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