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 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! 

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.

LATEST STORIES

7 Ways We Can Help Our Community in Beirut

7 Ways We Can Help Our Community in Beirut

The events on August 4th have directly impacted so many of our community members. We want to share ways to help our Lebanese family in the wake of the terrible explosion that occurred in central Beirut on August 4th.

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Eager to Travel? How to Hit the Road Safely

Eager to Travel? How to Hit the Road Safely

If you’re looking for a vacation or change of scenery, you can always use your own private vehicle, or rent one, to reach your chosen destination. Are you looking for some tips to help you travel safely from city to city or across state lines? Keep reading.

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Voices Of Our Community: Malik Ashiru

Voices Of Our Community: Malik Ashiru

We are going to continue to ensure that we elevate all voices from our community, and right now, in this moment, it’s important that we give a voice to our Black alumni around the world.

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WORK & TRAVEL INSPIRATION

Thoughtfully Quitting with Courage

Thoughtfully Quitting with Courage

“Over time, the business changed. Over time I changed. Eventually my attachment to this company felt like quicksand, and I was stuck in an unhealthy and unfulfilling situation. I had to detach myself. I had to let it go.”

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Do Something and Do It Big

Do Something and Do It Big

“My decision to trust, believe in not knowing, and put one foot in front of the other, opened doors I knew were there, but I was too afraid to knock on them or enter.”

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Q&A with Photographer & Curator Wesley Verhoeve

Q&A with Photographer & Curator Wesley Verhoeve

Wesley Verhoeve is a photographer and a curator. He is the co-founder of The Observers, where visionary photographers recommend their favorite photo books. He tells timeless stories that move people, while often on the move himself.

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Quitting is Only One Side of the Coin

Quitting is Only One Side of the Coin

“While quitting puts the accent in the past, in what we left behind, in that which was not accomplished, seeking on the contrary focuses on the present, on experiences, and looks forward. One highlights our weaknesses. The other highlights our strengths.”

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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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