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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Kyrgyzstan Budget Travel Guide: Itineraries & Real Costs (2026)
Kyrgyzstan budget travel is more achievable than most online content suggests. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best countries in Central Asia for independent travel and …
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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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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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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 …
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Kel-Suu Lake in Kyrgyzstan: Independent Guide (Permit, Costs & Boat Ride)
Kel-Suu Lake is one of the most remote and visually dramatic destinations in Kyrgyzstan, and one of the few places in the country that still …
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A Guide for the Best Remote Valleys to Visit in Northern Pakistan
Tucked high in the rugged mountains of Northern Pakistan, far from the bustling tourist trails, lie some of the world’s most breathtaking and remote valleys. …
