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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Enjoy A Visit To Sonoma Coast State Park, California
This is a guest post from Rasika of Bae Area and Beyond. California has a rich history, gorgeous nature, excellent

Enjoying A Shakespeare Distillery Tour In Stratford-Upon-Avon
Gin may not be the first thing you think of when planning a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon. Yet just a few

Discovering Shakespeare In Stratford-Upon-Avon
For many visitors Stratford-upon-Avon is best known for its association with William Shakespeare, England’s most famous dramatist. There is certainly

Book Review: Walking The Wales Coast Path (A Cicerone Guide)
I’ve often looked enviously at the Wales Coast Path. I’ve hiked small sections of it, spotted dolphins playing in the
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5 Day Edinburgh Itinerary You’ll Want To Copy
This is a guest post from Kyle Kroeger. There are so many reasons to visit Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.

Best Historic Pubs In Bath
Whether you are visiting Bath for sightseeing, shopping or relaxation, you will need to stop for food and drink at

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

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.
FOCUS ON... roman britain
Hadrian’s Wall – the largest surviving Roman structure in the world – is celebrating its 1900-year anniversary in 2022. But where else can you see Roman remains in Britain?

Exploring Roman York
York is better known as a medieval city than for its Roman origins. Yet it was once a very important

Discovering Roman London
London’s long history is one of its many attractions for visitors. Yet less is known of the city’s Roman past

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

A Continuous Tradition: The Roman Spa And Hot Springs Of Bath
Over the years I have developed a mild obsession with Roman remains, seeking them out across Europe and elsewhere. But