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
- Can you visit Socotra?
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… - How to get to Socotra (2025/2026 Guide)
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… - Is Socotra Safe?
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… - Things to do in Socotra
16 Incredible Things to Do in Socotra Island (and Why You Should Go) Why Visit Socotra Is everyone talking about Socotra yet? I’ve known about this remote island for decades,… - 10 incredible places to visit in Baghdad, Iraq
10 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…