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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