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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Mestia to Ushguli Trek: Complete Guide to Svaneti, Georgia
The Mestia to Ushguli trek is one of the best multi-day hikes in the Caucasus, and one of the most rewarding I’ve done anywhere. Four …
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Where to Stay in the Togean Islands: Full Guide (2026)
Where to stay in the Togean Islands is the single most important decision you’ll make for this trip, and it’s not one you can undo …
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Upper Hunza Travel Guide: Passu, Gulmit & Hidden Gems
Upper Hunza travel guide: everything you need to know to explore Gojal independently, from Attabad Lake and Passu Cones to the remote side valleys few …
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Kyrgyzstan Budget Travel Guide: Itineraries & Real Costs (2026)
Kyrgyzstan budget travel is more achievable than most online content suggests. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best countries in Central Asia for independent travel and …
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Patundas Meadows Trek Pakistan: A Complete Guide
The Patundas Meadows Trek in Pakistan is one of the country’s most spectacular, and criminally underrated, high-altitude adventures. Even after hiking in some of the …
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Best Remote Islands in Sulawesi: Togean vs Banggai vs Siau
The best remote islands in Sulawesi aren’t interchangeable, even though they get lumped together in most “off the beaten path Indonesia” roundups. Togean, Banggai, and …
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