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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Georgia and Armenia Itinerary: 3 Weeks by Public Transport
Planning an overland trip through the Caucasus entirely on your own can feel incredibly daunting. How do you navigate local mountain minivans without speaking Georgian …
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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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Solo Female Travel Safety: Real Tips That Actually Work
When I tell people I’ve solo travelled through Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Middle East, remote Sulawesi, and across the Caucasus, the reaction is almost always the same. …
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Kel-Suu Lake in Kyrgyzstan: Independent Guide (Permit & Costs)
Kel-Suu Lake is one of the most remote and visually dramatic destinations in Kyrgyzstan, and one of the few places in the country that still …
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Trekking to Song-Kul Lake Independently: 3-Day Hiking Guide
Trekking to Song-Kul Lake is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Kyrgyzstan‘s alpine landscapes and one of the least talked about. Most travellers …
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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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