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.
View of Lisbon from Castelo de São Jorge

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Father and daughter hiking at Mount Fitz Roy in Patagonia, Argentina

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Outside of an albergue with palm trees in Villafranca del Bierzo

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Laptop in a coworking space with palm trees and other green plants and people working in the background

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Two people walking down an old city street in front of a cathedral in Los Arcos, Spain

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Woman standing in front of the city of Lisbon and river down below

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