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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Visiting Luxor Independently on a Budget: 2026 Travel Guide
Visiting Luxor independently on a budget is easier than most travellers think and far more rewarding than joining an organised tour. Often called the world’s …
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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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Samarkand on a Budget: Complete Independent Travel Guide
Samarkand on a budget is completely doable. Samarkand, known as the jewel of the ancient Silk Road, is home to some of Central Asia’s most …
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Visiting Aswan Independently: A 2026 Budget Guide
Visiting Aswan independently is to experience the true soul of the Nile, away from the rigid schedules of cruise ships and tour buses. While many …
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Top Things to Do in the Banggai Islands
The Banggai Islands aren’t built around a checklist of sights, most days here are about pace rather than ticking things off. But between the lakes, …
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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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