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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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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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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Backpacking Northern Pakistan: 2026 Budget Travel Guide
Backpacking northern Pakistan independently is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a budget traveller, and one of the most underrated adventure …
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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. …
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Samarkand on a Budget: Complete Independent Travel Guide
Samarkand on a budget is completely doable. Samarkand, known as the jewel of the ancient Silk Road, is home to some of Central Asia’s most …
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