Hi! I’m Rita
I’m a Portuguese solo female traveller in search of the world’s wildest and most remote corners on a budget. Over the past few years, I’ve hitchhiked across deserts, trekked through remote mountain valleys, and wandered through countries most travellers overlook.
Into the Wild Unknown is a travel blog about independent and off-the-beaten-path travel. Here you’ll find detailed guides for exploring destinations like Central Asia, Caucasus, Pakistan, and the Middle East, without tours, using public transport, travelling on a budget, and discovering places most travellers overlook.
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How to Visit Tashkent: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is often overlooked by travellers rushing off to Samarkand or Bukhara, but this dynamic city deserves a spot on your …
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Fairy Meadows Trek & Nanga Parbat Independent Guide
The Fairy Meadows trek is one of Pakistan’s most spectacular high-altitude adventures, offering dramatic views of lush alpine forests, expansive meadows, and the towering Nanga …
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Mestia to Ushguli Trek: Complete Guide to Svaneti, Georgia
The Mestia to Ushguli trek is one of the best multi-day hikes in the Caucasus, and one of the most rewarding I’ve done anywhere. Four …
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How to Backpack Uzbekistan: Budget Travel Itinerary
Tucked away in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is one of the most fascinating and underrated destinations for independent travellers. With its dazzling Silk …
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Backpacking Armenia on a Budget: Independent 2-Week Guide
Backpacking Armenia on a budget is more straightforward than most people expect, and far more rewarding than the quick Georgia extension most travellers treat it …
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Trekking in Pakistan: Best Independent Hikes (2026 Guide)
If you’re planning on trekking in Pakistan, you’re in for one of the most rewarding mountain experiences on the planet. Pakistan is home to some …
