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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Exploring Corfe Castle, Dorset: Historic Fortress And Village
Recently I’ve been taking advantage of crowd control measures to visit some popular sites without the usual crush. I’ve been
Visiting Wareham, Dorset: A Saxon Walled Town
Until my recent visit to Dorset, I had no idea that there was such a thing as a Saxon walled
South Africa Travel Tips: 12 Essentials To Guide You On Your Trip
This is a guest post from Emily Craik of Tickets n Tour What is South Africa like? Well, picture incredible
Best Things To See And Do In Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury, a Saxon hill town in Dorset, is packed full of things to see and do. It is a historic
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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
Why You Need to Visit the Finger Lakes, in New York State
Even those who live in the United States may not be familiar with the Finger Lakes. They are a well
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.
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
FOCUS ON... books about travel
The nights are drawing in, and the holidays are coming up… so why not indulge in some reading to inspire your travels
Books to Read Before You Visit London
London is one of the most visited cities in the world, and one of the most written about. Whether you
Book Review: Secret New Orleans by Chris Champagne
Secret New Orleans by Chris Champagne is a different kind of guidebook, taking you on a journey round the city
Book Review: Experience Spain from Lonely Planet
Last year I posted a review of Experience Italy, a Lonely Planet guide that explored the country and its culture
Book Review: Everyday Adventures from Lonely Planet
Now that the summer holidays are over, are you yearning for the next trip? Are you planning a “staycation” next