Let the world take you on a journey.
If you’re anything like me, you just can’t wait to get out there and see as much as you can. Let this blog be your place to find inspiration, encouragement, and information to take that next trip. On top of destination information and general travel tips, The Unanchored Passenger provides tips for solo travel, resilience after heartbreak, and unconventional living.
Download My Free Travel Planner
Access 30+ pages of templates to keep track of your itinerary, destination details, safety information, and more. The planner can be edited digitally or printed out.
Latest from the Blog
Camino de Santiago Passport: All You Need to Know in 2024
The Camino de Santiago passport is one of the most important items pilgrims carry on their journeys. The passport identifies you as a pilgrim, which is required in many albergues (pilgrim hostels) and gets you discounts in some places. It also provides a way for you to document your Camino so you can get a…
Hey there! I’m Mikala.
There’s always been something about international travel for me that’s filled my heart like nothing else. In 2022 my world fell apart following a broken engagement, and I picked myself up again by chasing more travel experiences, including hiking the Camino de Santiago. Now I’ve been to almost 30 countries.
If you’re here because your heart is calling you to new places, you’re healing from heartbreak, or you’re looking for an unconventional life that allows you to prioritize travel, then you’re in the right place.
Do They Speak English in Lisbon? What to Know in 2024
Do Locals Speak English in Lisbon? Whether you’re moving to Lisbon or planning a visit, it can be stressful figuring out how to navigate the language barrier. Fortunately, locals and immigrants alike widely speak English in Lisbon. I personally spent about 5 weeks working remotely from Lisbon last year and had minimal issues with the…
How to do Laundry on the Camino de Santiago
When hiking the Camino de Santiago, it’s best to bring only two hiking outfits. Some people even get away with as little as one! That begs the question, how do you do laundry on the Camino?? After spending 33 days hiking almost 500 miles along the Camino Francés, here’s the process I recommend. It’s the…
Sleep on the Camino: Your Essential Guide to Albergues
Where exactly do you sleep on the Camino de Santiago? Well, the beauty of the Camino is you can do a long-distance trek while still sleeping in a bed every night! While hiking the Camino de Santiago, most pilgrims stay in albergues. You can stay elsewhere along the way, but albergues are the most common…
Travel After Heartbreak
After a Broken Engagement, I Found Healing Through Travel
Going on my Honeymoon…with my Dad
Camino de Santiago
What It’s Like Hiking the Epic Camino Francés: 7 Truths
Is it Safe to Hike the Camino de Santiago as a Solo Female? Everything You Need to Know
Don’t Make These 12 Mistakes on the Camino de Santiago
A Typical Day on the Camino de Santiago
Women’s Ultimate Packing List for the Camino de Santiago
Best Time to Walk Camino de Santiago (& The Worst!) 2024
Sleep on the Camino: Your Essential Guide to Albergues
How to do Laundry on the Camino de Santiago
Camino de Santiago Passport: All You Need to Know in 2024
10 of the Best Albergues on the Camino Francés
Solo Travel
20 Amazing Ways Solo Travel Changes You
Unconventional Living
How to Convince Your Employer to Allow Remote Work Abroad: 9 Essential Tips
The Truth Behind Digital Nomad Travel: Pros and Cons
Portugal
Ultimate Guide to Lisbon, Portugal
Essential Sintra, Portugal Travel Guide for 2024
Do They Speak English in Lisbon? What to Know in 2024
Do You Need Cash in Lisbon? What You Need to Know
Travel Tips
ETIAS: Do Americans Need a Visa for Europe Now? Here’s What You Need to Know