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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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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.

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! 

LATEST STORIES

Behind the Scenes: Unsettled’s Future of [Remote] Work Report 2020

Behind the Scenes: Unsettled’s Future of [Remote] Work Report 2020

We gathered and analyzed the answers from our Future of Remote Work Report 2020, and summarized what our thought leaders shared with us. The insights focus on different aspects of the remote work environment such as People, Management and leadership and the Work/life transition brought by this change.

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Behind the Scenes of Unsettled’s Global Passport…

By The Unsettled Team We have a whole bunch of awesome and passionate individuals turning the Unsettled Global Passport into a reality. Unsettled’s Global Passport is our brand new members-only platform designed to inspire and support your journey as you work...

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WORK & TRAVEL INSPIRATION

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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How I Decided to Own My Time

How I Decided to Own My Time

On Friday, September 27, 2019 I went to work, sat down in my office chair, opened my laptop, and thought long and hard. I asked myself, “Is this something you enjoy?”.

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