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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Is Pakistan Safe for Solo Female Travellers? My Experience & Tips
When I first told people I was planning to travel solo through Pakistan, the reactions were swift and dramatic: “Are you crazy?”, “Isn’t it dangerous?”, …
Trekking to Song-Kul Lake in Kyrgyzstan: A 3-Day Hiking Guide
Trekking to Song-Kul Lake is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Kyrgyzstan’s wild alpine landscapes. Sitting at an altitude of over 3000 metres, …
Svaneti Travel Guide: Trekking from Mestia to Ushguli
Svaneti, in the far northwest of Georgia, is one of the country’s most remote and dramatic regions. Towering Caucasus peaks, medieval stone towers, and centuries-old …
Kyrgyzstan Travel Guide: Independent Itineraries and Tips
Travelling Kyrgyzstan is a journey into a land of soaring mountains, turquoise lakes, and vast, untouched valleys where nomadic traditions continue to thrive. This Kyrgyzstan …






