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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Hiking in Kazbegi Independently: Trails & Gergeti Church
Hiking in Kazbegi is the reason most people make the trip north from Tbilisi, and it delivers. The Gergeti Trinity Church hike is iconic for …
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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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How to Visit the Sinai Peninsula Independently: Budget Guide
Nestled at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the Sinai Peninsula is a land of contrasts, where rugged mountains meet endless deserts and the azure …
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Backpacking Bukhara: Budget Travel Guide to the Silk Road
Backpacking Bukhara is one of the highlights of any Central Asia trip, and with its walkable old city, cheap guesthouses, and centuries-old bazaars, it’s also …
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Rakaposhi Base Camp Trek: Complete Independent Guide 2026
Rakaposhi base camp trek guides tend to push tours, guided packages, and multi-day itineraries with porters. This one is for independent travellers. Starting from the …
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Karakoram Highway by Public Transport: Full Guide (2026)
If you’re looking to travel the Karakoram Highway by public transport, this is the complete guide: exact routes, costs, and how to do it independently …
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