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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Georgia and Armenia Itinerary: 3 Weeks by Public Transport
Planning an overland trip through the Caucasus entirely on your own can feel incredibly daunting. How do you navigate local mountain minivans without speaking Georgian …
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How to Visit the Sinai Peninsula Independently: Budget Guide
Nestled at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, the Sinai Peninsula is a land of contrasts, where rugged mountains meet endless deserts and the azure …
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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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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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Hunza Valley Travel Guide: Independently on a Budget (2026)
This Hunza Valley travel guide focuses on how to get there, get around, what to do, where to stay, and what it actually costs, based …
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Siwa Oasis Travel Guide: How to Visit Independently (2026)
This Siwa Oasis travel guide is for the independent traveler who wants the “real” Egypt without the chaos. If you’re dreaming of a destination that …
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