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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Mestia to Ushguli Trek: Complete Guide to Svaneti, Georgia
The Mestia to Ushguli trek is one of the best multi-day hikes in the Caucasus, and one of the most rewarding I’ve done anywhere. Four …
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Backpack Egypt Independently 2026: A Budget Travel Guide
Deciding to backpack Egypt independently is a choice to see one of the world’s most spectacular destinations on your own terms, but it isn’t for …
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Siau Island Travel Guide: Volcanic Paradise in Sulawesi (2026)
Siau Island lies north of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and is one of the country’s most remote and least visited destinations. This Siau Island travel guide explores …
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Visit Skardu Independently & Nearby Valleys 2026 Guide
This guide is for anyone who wants to visit Skardu independently, without a tour group, without a private agency, and without spending a fortune. It …
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Things to Do in Tbilisi: An Independent Traveller’s Guide
The best things to do in Tbilisi aren’t the ones that end up on most lists. I first came here planning to stay a few …
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Trekking in Pakistan: Best Independent Hikes (2026 Guide)
If you’re planning on trekking in Pakistan, you’re in for one of the most rewarding mountain experiences on the planet. Pakistan is home to some …
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