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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Solo Female Travel in Pakistan: An Honest Account After 5 Months
My solo female travel experience in Pakistan isn’t the one you’ll find on most travel blogs. No private driver. No tour group. No agency-planned itinerary. …
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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 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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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 …
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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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Tana Toraja Travel Guide: Exploring Funerals & Culture in Sulawesi
Tucked away in the misty highlands of South Sulawesi, this Tana Toraja travel guide will help you navigate one of Indonesia’s most culturally unique destinations. …
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