About Me
I’m Diana, the traveler behind Just Wanderlust — a space for curious wanderers built on 25+ years and 100+ countries of travel. 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
- Is Uzbekistan Worth Visiting? Why Now is the Perfect Time
Uzbekistan may not be the first place you think of traveling to, but those who make it here are blown away. Is Uzbekistan worth visiting? 100% yes. Among the Central… - Socotra Island Tourism (2025-2026): The Complete Guide to Visiting Responsibly
Socotra Island tourism has always sounded a little mythical to me. An island off Yemen that people call the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean,” with species you can’t find anywhere… - Can You Visit Socotra? Here’s What I Wish I Knew Before I Went
Can you visit Socotra? Yes, but not in the way you might imagine. This isn’t the kind of place where you hop online, grab a cheap flight, and go explore… - How to get to Socotra (2025-2026 Guide)
Why Socotra? Why this guide? Some call Socotra Island the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.” It’s long been an off-the-beaten-path kind of travel destination — the kind only the most… - Is Socotra Safe? My Experience and What You Need to Know
Socotra is one of the most unique and otherworldly places I’ve ever visited and one of the safest to travel in Yemen. With dragon blood trees, turquoise beaches, and almost…