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

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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.

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.

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Why You Do NOT Want To Set Sail with Unsettled in Croatia

Why You Do NOT Want To Set Sail with Unsettled in Croatia

 By: Michael Youngblood, Captain of Experiences at Unsettled. If Unsettled could hire an infomercial actor to pop-up during your next Netflix commercial break and look into the screen, he's have an epic mustache and tell you: "Are you sick and tired of your routine?...

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Why You Do NOT Want To Set Sail with Unsettled in the Exumas

Why You Do NOT Want To Set Sail with Unsettled in the Exumas

 By: Michael Youngblood, Captain at Unsettled. Are you set to ride the waves and replace routine with adventure?  Here are our top ten reasons to set sail with us! 1. Learn to Sail, Unsettled Style We will spend 4-6 hours a day sailing on the emerald waters in the...

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