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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Things to Do in Tbilisi: An Independent Traveller’s Guide
The best things to do in Tbilisi aren’t the ones that end up on most lists. I first came here planning to stay a few …
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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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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 …
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Backpacking Georgia Independently: Budget Travel Guide
Backpacking Georgia independently is one of the best decisions you can make in the Caucasus, and I say that having done it four times. From …
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3 Weeks in Central Asia Itinerary: Ultimate Public Transport Route
Planning a trip to Central Asia entirely on your own can feel like staring into an informational black hole, especially when trying to figure out …
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Budget Backpacking Togean Islands – Sulawesi’s Secret Paradise (2026)
Tucked away in the heart of Central Sulawesi, the Togean Islands, Indonesia, are a hidden paradise for travellers seeking peace, adventure, and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Budget …






