Forget the tourist trail. I share honest guides to under-the-radar destinations, helping you explore the world with curiosity— and without the crowds.
About Me
I’m Diana, a seasoned traveler and curious wanderer who’s been exploring the world for 25+ years. With 100+ countries behind me, I’ve moved beyond bucket lists—seeking out overlooked places, forgotten histories, and raw beauty untouched by mass tourism.
My mission? To help you skip the tourist traps and dive deeper into the world’s messy, beautiful, wildly rewarding corners.
Want to know what drives me (and why you’ll want to follow along)? Click to read my full story.
Recent Posts
- Can you visit Iraq as a tourist?👋🏼 Welcome to Just Wanderlust—where we go beyond the obvious tourist destinations. I wanted my first post to break some myths wide open, and what better place to start than…
- Why visit Iraq? 10-day itinerary to change your perceptionWhy visit Iraq? Here’s a 10-Day itinerary that will change how you see the country Iraq is probably not on your bucket list. But maybe it should be. For decades,…
- 10 incredible places to visit in Baghdad, Iraq10 Incredible Places to Visit in Baghdad, Iraq: From Ancient Streets to Modern Monuments Think there’s no reason to visit Baghdad, Iraq? Think again. I spent several days in the…