Into the Unknown

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

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The Idea Behind Unsettled’s New Workshops

Over time, we’ve realized something powerful: Realizing your intended lifestyle doesn’t come from travel but from the intentionality you create when you’re not traveling! 

To Come Back Inspired, Unsettled: Cape Town.

If you could step out of your routine and immerse yourself in a space that sparks clarity on what you want next for yourself, what would you call it?

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?...

LATEST STORIES

Unsettled Community | State of Travel Report 2020

Unsettled Community | State of Travel Report 2020

Your responses showed that a travel trend that has been building the last several years is finally arriving for many more who want it: longer term and more intentional opportunities where working remotely is possible. We are eagerly anticipating the day we get to do just that with all of you.

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WORK & TRAVEL INSPIRATION

The 25 Best Remote Jobs in 2020

The 25 Best Remote Jobs in 2020

By 2025, the number of people working remotely on a part-time basis is expected to increase to 50% of the workforce. Are you ready to join the fold this year?

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How Do You Build A Values-Driven Company?

How Do You Build A Values-Driven Company?

When I read the headlines these days, I often feel like a salmon swimming upstream in a river of Unicorn sh*t. If you feel equally disillusioned with the state of business and startups today, read on…

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I Heart Quitting: Ira’s Story

I Heart Quitting: Ira’s Story

“The truth is, once I began quitting the need for approval by others, I began to notice my relationships strengthen with the people who love and appreciate my quirks unconditionally.”

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Do You Need A Set Notion of Home?

Do You Need A Set Notion of Home?

“For my 10 year work anniversary with Advent Group in 2018, my company sponsored the personally enriching and enhancing experience of a two-week retreat in Marrakesh with Unsettled. It was during this adventure that I realized that not only do I strive to embrace the unknown, but that my comfort zone – previously limited to the United States and France – is now extended the world over.”

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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

Strategic Advertising Planner

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