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Camino de Santiago

I spent a month hiking across Spain to get over a broken engagement. Read all about my experience walking almost 500 miles to Santiago.

  • Mikala's green Camino backpack with shell and hiking poles sitting in the cathedral square in Santiago de Compostela with the cathedral in the background.

    Camino de Santiago Backpack Guide: Survey Picks + Tips

    ByMikala Whitaker December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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  • Mikala standing on a dirt path with her backpack and hiking poles looking away from the camera back towards a mountain and town in the distance while hiking solo on the Camino Portugués Coastal route.

    How to Prepare for the Camino de Santiago: 7 Steps

    ByMikala Whitaker November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

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  • History of the Camino de Santiago (& Legends!)

    History of the Camino de Santiago (& Legends!)

    ByMikala Whitaker July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

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  • Mikala's feet standing on a cobblestone path in front of a Camino trail marker pointing the way on the Camino Portugués.

    Hoka Speedgoats for the Camino (2025 Review)

    ByMikala Whitaker July 17, 2025July 30, 2025

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  • Three shelves full of shoes at an albergue on the Camino Portugués.

    Best Shoes for the Camino de Santiago (& Mistakes to Avoid)

    ByMikala Whitaker July 17, 2025July 30, 2025

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  • Mikala smiling wearing a life jacket on the small ferry boat from Caminha to cross the river into Spain along the Camino Portugués Coastal.

    Taking the Ferry Boat in Caminha for the Camino de Santiago

    ByMikala Whitaker July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

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In 2022 my world fell apart following a broken engagement. I picked myself up again by chasing more travel experiences. I've now visited over 30 countries, have been solo traveling for 10 years, and am working towards a move abroad.

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