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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Book Review: Epic Hikes Of Europe By Lonely Planet
What type of hiker are you? Do you seek out the most challenging treks, do you walk purposefully in search
5 Reasons To Visit The Costa Brava, Spain
If you thought that Spain’s Costa Brava was just a string of beach resorts, then think again. There are many
5 Historical Stops In San Diego, California
This is a guest post from Agnes Groonwald. San Diego is known for its fish tacos, world-class surfing and some
10 Best Places To Visit In Cornwall
This is a guest post from Victoria Philpott. Are you looking for the best places to visit in Cornwall this
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One of the main features of Yellowstone Park is its abundant thermal activity. Sitting on top of an active volcano,
More Than Just A Day Trip: What To See And Do In Gibraltar
The vast majority of visitors to Gibraltar come as day trippers, either on cruise ships or across the Spanish border.
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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