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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Armenia Travel Guide: A 2-Week Budget Itinerary
Armenia wasn’t high on my list. I arrived from Tbilisi with very few expectations and almost no prior knowledge about the country. I knew it …
Kutaisi Travel Guide: Explore Tskaltubo, Martvili & Okatse Canyons
Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and an important gateway to some of the most fascinating places in western Georgia. While the …
How to Visit Siwa Oasis Independently as a Budget Backpacker
Tucked away in the remote Western Desert and near the border with Libya, Siwa Oasis feels like a world apart and it’s a must-visit for …
How to Visit Samarkand: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Samarkand, known as the jewel of the ancient Silk Road, is home to some of Central Asia’s most stunning architecture. In this budget travel guide, …