We tend to think of the nervous system as an internal circuit board, but our environment is one of its most powerful inputs. Place shapes us more than we realize.

We tend to live comfortable lives in comfortable places. As we should. But comfort, left unchecked, calcifies things.

Step into Cape Town, where 20 minutes of hiking gives you more clarity than 20 months of “thinking about making a change.”

Technology and AI are driving us toward aloneness—not the kind of solitude that helps us grow, but a distracted separation that erodes independent thought. The future isn’t fixed, though. We can reclaim our attention, reconnect with each other, and rediscover the questions only silence can answer: What truly matters to me? Where do I want to head next?

Technology and AI are driving us toward aloneness—not the kind of solitude that helps us grow, but a distracted separation that erodes independent thought. The future isn’t fixed, though. We can reclaim our attention, reconnect with each other, and rediscover the questions only silence can answer: What truly matters to me? Where do I want to head next?

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.

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.

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.

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.