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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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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Backpacking Armenia on a Budget: Independent 2-Week Guide
Backpacking Armenia on a budget is more straightforward than most people expect, and far more rewarding than the quick Georgia extension most travellers treat it …
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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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Banggai Islands Travel Guide: Budget Backpacking in Sulawesi
Tucked away in the far reaches of Central Sulawesi, this Banggai Islands travel guide explores one of Indonesia’s most remote and least-visited archipelagos. The Banggai …
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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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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. …
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