Author: Mikala Whitaker

After a journey of healing from heartbreak following a broken engagement, Mikala Whitaker embraced solo travel and adventure as a way to rediscover herself and the world. Having now traveled to nearly 30 countries, Mikala started The Unanchored Passenger to inspire fellow travelers on their own journeys and help them travel more. She’s currently planning a move abroad to continue embracing new experiences and cultures.
Hiker on an open road jumping up in the air with hiking poles and hands up

Ultimate Women’s Packing List for the Camino de Santiago

ByMikala Whitaker
View of people working on laptops from above

The Truth Behind Digital Nomad Travel: Pros and Cons

ByMikala Whitaker
Woman smiling in front of the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn, New York

The One Thing I Do Before Every Trip

ByMikala Whitaker
Large salad with lettuce, tomatoes and white asparagus

10 Delicious Meals on the Camino Francés

ByMikala Whitaker
Woman smiling at an overlook of a bright blue lake surrounded by mountains in Bariloche, Argentina

20 Amazing Ways Solo Travel Changes You

ByMikala Whitaker
Female hiker looking down over a mountain valley below

A Typical Day on the Camino de Santiago

ByMikala Whitaker