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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Is Pakistan Safe for Solo Female Travellers? My Experience & Tips
Is Pakistan safe for solo female travellers? After 5 months travelling the country independently across two trips, here’s my honest answer. When I first told …
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A Guide for the Best Remote Valleys to Visit in Northern Pakistan
Tucked high in the rugged mountains of Northern Pakistan, far from the bustling tourist trails, lie some of the world’s most breathtaking and remote valleys. …
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Backpacking Northern Pakistan in 2026: Independent Itineraries
Backpacking northern Pakistan independently is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a budget traveller, and one of the most underrated adventure …
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Backpacking Sulawesi Independently: 2026 Budget Guide & Itinerary
Wild, rugged, and refreshingly untouched by mass tourism, Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most fascinating destinations. With its spider-like shape, dramatic mountains, traditional cultures, and …
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How to Visit Khiva: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Tucked away in the far west of Uzbekistan, Khiva is a perfectly preserved Silk Road city that feels like stepping into a living museum. Despite …
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Siau Island Travel Guide: Volcanic Paradise in Sulawesi (2026)
Siau Island lies north of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and is one of the country’s most remote and least visited destinations. This Siau Island travel guide explores …
