Cortney Van Wilpe, Miss Worldwide, wearing black sunglasses, a green floral dress, and a black shoulder bag, stands on a balcony overlooking the ruins of the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, on a sunny day.

Travels with Miss Worldwide


WHERE AUTHENTICITY MEETS ADVENTURE

About Me

The story of Travels with Miss Worldwide traces its roots back to 2019, when I found myself wandering through the cobblestone streets of Rome during my study abroad. I didn’t know it then, but those months away from the US were quietly shaping the foundation for everything I do today. It was my first leap beyond the borders of home, a time when curiosity became connection, and travel transformed from a fleeting passion into a lifelong pursuit of meaning.

Rome taught me what authentic travel truly is and the importance of immersing yourself in a place through its people, language, and rhythm; letting each moment alter how I see the world. That realization stayed with me, growing quietly in the background until it came into fruition.

Travels with Miss Worldwide is the result, a space devoted to curating unforgettable, genuine experiences that invite others to see the world through a more connected lens.

Because true travel doesn’t just take you somewhere new, it transforms how you see everywhere you’ve already been.

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XOXO,

Coptic Christian Quarter Cairo, Egypt
Pyramids of Giza Cairo, Egypt

Travel Guides

For travel inspiration you can actually trust, explore my city guides! Every stop has been seen, sipped, savored, and stamped with Miss Worldwide approval.

A pair of sunglasses, a book titled "Kinfolk Travel," and a U.S. passport on a dark surface.
Buckingham Palace London, United Kingdom
Airplane Views of the Mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah
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