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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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What Are Pintxos Bars?

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.

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.

LATEST STORIES

Unsettled Wins a 2020 Skift Idea Award!

Unsettled Wins a 2020 Skift Idea Award!

Skift has just announced their IDEA Awards 2020, and we’re incredibly proud to be one of the handful of winners for “ingenuity in engaging customers digitally in response to the global pandemic”, for our truly unique 1-month Virtual Retreat we ran with our partners at Design Hotels.

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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

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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