Information and Inspiration for Independent Travellers
Do you love to travel but don’t always want to follow the crowd? Like to scratch beneath the surface and discover places for yourself? Interested in history, architecture, countryside, food and more? You’re in the right place…
Welcome to WorldWideWriter
WorldWideWriter is owned and managed by Karen Warren.
I have been writing and travelling for many years, and I’ve visited every continent except Antarctica. This website is my attempt to inform and inspire other travellers, and to share some of the things I’ve discovered along the way.
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The Best Places To Visit In East Anglia
East Anglia may not be the best known tourist destination in England but there is enough to keep you occupied
8 Hidden Gems In Steenwijk
This is a guest post from Frans van Dokkumburg of Ask The Dutch Guy. Steenwijk, an enchanting and historic city
Best Activities For Families In Qatar
This is a guest post sponsored by e-Visa Express. Qatar is a fascinating country to visit, with modern buildings and
Best Things To Do In Norwich, Norfolk
Why visit Norwich, the county town of Norfolk? Perhaps for the cobbled streets, the medieval buildings and the many historic
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Native Americans And Yellowstone National Park: Hot Springs, Legends And Sacred Places
One of the main features of Yellowstone Park is its abundant thermal activity. Sitting on top of an active volcano,
The Art Deco Buildings Of Napier, New Zealand
Every town in New Zealand seems to have its share of pastel-coloured early 20th century buildings. But the Art Deco
Admiring The Architecture Of The Natural History Museum, London
I often find museums as intriguing for their buildings as for their contents. London’s Tate Modern, housed in an abandoned
Camel Racing in Abu Dhabi
Camel racing in Abu Dhabi is an ancient tradition. In the past, it was mainly kept for special occasions, but
FOCUS ON... hiking
Hiking is fun, healthy and socially distanced. Have a look at some of these posts for inspiration
Walking The Thames Path, From The Source To Greenwich
I started walking the Thames Path in small sections many years ago. However I finally completed it last year with
Going Solo: A Woman’s Journey On The Camino De Santiago
This is a guest post from Rebecca Brown of Rough Draft. Here she talks about her experiences hiking the Camino
A Novice’s Guide To Hiking England’s Long Distance Paths
Since I wrote about hiking the Hadrian’s Wall Path I’ve been asked about the practicalities of hiking England’s National Trails and
A Hike Through History On England’s Hadrian’s Wall Path
If the idea of walking from one side of a country to another seems like a challenge, just imagine what