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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How to Visit the Pyramids of Giza on a Budget (No Tour Needed)
The Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, are an awe-inspiring testament to ancient Egyptian engineering and ingenuity. Located just …
Siau Island Travel Guide: Sulawesi, Indonesia
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 …
How to Visit Khiva: A Complete Budget Travel Guide
Tucked away in the far west of Uzbekistan, Khiva is a perfectly preserved Silk Road city that feels like stepping into a living museum. Despite …
Trekking the Pamirs in Kyrgyzstan: Lenin Peak Basecamp
The Pamirs don’t ease you in gently. Trekking the Pamirs in Kyrgyzstan means entering one of the most remote and dramatic mountain landscapes in all …






