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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Hunza Valley Travel Guide: Independent Travel Tips
Located in northern Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region, Hunza Valley is one of the most accessible mountain destinations in the country for independent travellers. Hunza can easily …
Tana Toraja Travel Guide: Exploring Funerals & Culture in Sulawesi
Tucked away in the misty highlands of South Sulawesi, this Tana Toraja travel guide will help you navigate one of Indonesia’s most culturally unique destinations. …
Backpacking Sulawesi Independently: A Budget Guide
Wild, rugged, and refreshingly untouched by mass tourism, Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most fascinating destinations. With its spider-like shape, dramatic mountains, traditional cultures, and …
Bishkek Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Cafés & Nightlife
When I first arrived in Bishkek, I only spent a single day in the city before heading off to explore the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. It …






