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 Safe for Women? 2025–2026 Safety Guide for Solo Female Travelers
Is Uzbekistan Safe for Women? Here’s My Quick Answer If you’re wondering whether Uzbekistan is safe for women to solo travel, let me cut to the chase — yes, it… - 22 Things to Do in Uzbekistan for a Truly Immersive Trip
Of all the Central Asian countries, Uzbekistan is the best set up for tourism, and there’s no shortage of things to do in Uzbekistan. I traveled here independently in 2025… - 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…