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…
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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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Enjoying The Gardens Of The Wye Valley, Wales
The Wye Valley, in south Wales, is an ideal location for anyone who enjoys gardens and countryside. OverTheBridgeToWales invited me
Binham Priory, Norfolk: A Unique Architectural Heritage
Binham, in north Norfolk, is a small village full of the classic red brick and flint buildings that characterise the
Walsingham Shrine, Norfolk: A Thousand Years Of History And Pilgrimage
The village of Walsingham, in north Norfolk, may be small, but is packed full of history. It has been a
Where To Find The Best Walks In London
You may not have thought of London as a place for hiking, but it has several waymarked walking routes. There
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What to See and Do in Billings, Montana
Billings is the largest town in Montana, but it tends to be neglected as a tourist destination. It is overshadowed
Walking Through Newcastle on The Hadrian’s Wall Path
If you’re walking the Hadrian’s Wall Path, you might be tempted to skip the first few miles, the part that
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
Byzantine Mosaics Of Ravenna
The Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, in northern Italy, are a major tourist attraction. Spread across eight buildings from the early
FOCUS ON... Hiking
It is summer… and hiking is a great way to enjoy the countryside while social distancing
Walking the Guernsey Coastal Path
One of many reasons to visit Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, is its countryside, and particularly the coastal scenery. Walking
Coastline and Forest: Hiking Around Tossa de Mar
The Costa Brava has some magnificent scenery, with a wild rugged coastline and tranquil Mediterranean forests. And there is no
Book Review: Walking in the Cotswolds by Damian Hall
Having recently relocated to Bath, on the edge of the Cotswolds, I have been enjoying getting out into the countryside
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. How