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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Siwa Oasis Travel Guide: How to Visit Independently (2026)
This Siwa Oasis travel guide is for the independent traveler who wants the “real” Egypt without the chaos. If you’re dreaming of a destination that …
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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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Ala-Kul Lake Trekking Guide: 4-Day Independent Itinerary (2026)
Trekking to Ala-Kul Lake is the ultimate adventure for independent hikers in Kyrgyzstan. Tucked away at 3,500 meters in the rugged Terskey Alatau mountains near …
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How to Backpack Uzbekistan: Budget Travel Itinerary
Tucked away in the heart of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is one of the most fascinating and underrated destinations for independent travellers. With its dazzling Silk …
