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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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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.

Knowing When To Begin A New Journey

“One day you finally knew / what you had to do, and began,” Mary Oliver’s poem “The Journey” is striking home more than ever.

Sailing Is A StartUp Sport

Sailing is a startup sport. You adapt as quickly as possible to the shifting world around you. It feels like a startup team getting to know each other and the market around you.

The Art of Slow Travel: Discovering The Middle Moments

It’s in these tranquil spaces, away from the noise and distractions, that true transformation begins to unfold.

A New Chapter: Part 3 On The Future of Unsettled

A New Chapter: Our goal is to be the most purpose-driven travel company that exists. Here’s what that looks like.

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?...

To our Palestinian, Israeli, Lebanese, and Jewish community:

I've lost count of the number of Palestinian, Lebanese, and Jewish participants, staff, friends, and alumni who have graced Unsettled over the years. It has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my involvement at Unsettled. Their cultural and personal...

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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How Do I Know if I Should Quit My Job?

How Do I Know if I Should Quit My Job?

By: Naomi Matlow We have all been there at one point or another. Watching the clock tick by and wondering if it’s time to turn the page on a job that doesn’t sit right anymore. Whether you’re pretending to be somebody else, not reaching your full potential, or...

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Celebrating The Moms Who Live Unsettled

Celebrating The Moms Who Live Unsettled

By: Naomi Matlow Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there! To the single moms who work especially hard day in and day out, to the mamas of our fluffy four-legged babies, and the mamas that care for others like their very own children. The mothers and caregivers...

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Our Top 10 Travel Apps for Solo Travelers

Our Top 10 Travel Apps for Solo Travelers

By: Naomi Matlow Ready to fill up that phone for optimal use before you fill up that suitcase for your solo travel adventure? We got your back. We’ve curated our top 10 travel apps to help you get lost and found again, translate that mysterious soda label, and figure...

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TED Talk Tuesday: Bali

TED Talk Tuesday: Bali

Namaste, future Bali Unsettler. Welcome to the first addition of TED Talk Tuesday. Every Tuesday in the month of May we are searching the TED archives for the most empowering speakers that shed light on a unique side of our retreat destinations. Before you embark on...

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Quit Your Job and Get a Life

Quit Your Job and Get a Life

Whether a little or a whole lot, everyone experiences a shift after experiencing an Unsettled retreat. Here are a few stories from our community.

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