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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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 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 …
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Is Pakistan Safe for Solo Female Travellers? My Experience & Tips
Is Pakistan safe for solo female travellers? After 5 months travelling the country independently across two trips, here’s my honest answer. When I first told …
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Hunza Valley Travel Guide: Backpacking Pakistan in 2026
Located in northern Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, Hunza Valley is one of the most spectacular regions in northern Pakistan. A place of dramatic peaks, ancient forts, …
