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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Budget Backpacking Togean Islands: Sulawesi’s Secret Paradise (2026)
Tucked away in the heart of Central Sulawesi, the Togean Islands, Indonesia, are a hidden paradise for travellers seeking peace, adventure, and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Budget …
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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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Solo Female Travel Safety: Real Tips That Actually Work
When I tell people I’ve solo travelled through Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Middle East, remote Sulawesi, and across the Caucasus, the reaction is almost always the same. …
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3 Weeks in Central Asia Itinerary: Ultimate Public Transport Route
Planning a trip to Central Asia entirely on your own can feel like staring into an informational black hole, especially when trying to figure out …
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How to Get to the Togean Islands: Ampana vs Gorontalo
How you get to the Togean Islands shapes your whole trip before you’ve even arrived: there’s no airport, no direct road, and no quick option. …
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