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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Visiting Kalash Valley: A Two-Day Journey Through Shandur Pass
From the jagged peaks of Hunza to the hidden enclaves of Kalash Valley, this journey is as much about the road beneath your wheels as …
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How to Visit the Sinai Peninsula Independently: Budget Guide
Nestled at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the Sinai Peninsula is a land of contrasts, where rugged mountains meet endless deserts and the azure …
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Hiking in Kazbegi Independently: Trails & Gergeti Church
Hiking in Kazbegi is the reason most people make the trip north from Tbilisi, and it delivers. The Gergeti Trinity Church hike is iconic for …
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Backpack Egypt Independently 2026: A Budget Travel Guide
Deciding to backpack Egypt independently is a choice to see one of the world’s most spectacular destinations on your own terms, but it isn’t for …
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Samarkand on a Budget: Complete Independent Travel Guide
Samarkand on a budget is completely doable. Samarkand, known as the jewel of the ancient Silk Road, is home to some of Central Asia’s most …
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Pyramids of Giza Without a Tour: Independent Guide (2026)
Visit the Pyramids of Giza without a tour in 2026 is not only possible but the best way to see them if you want to …
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