karensommerville alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as karensommerville (personal essay, travel writing and newsletter paywall). The closest matches are SES/SUMS IT UP with Kevin Sessums , Affordable Travel and segredosdacostadeprata. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About karensommerville
A personal essay newsletter that reflects on solo travel and monastic visits in Greece, specifically Patmos. Content mixes personal memoir with travel writing and open-water swimming descriptions, often structured as…
- personal essay
- travel writing
- newsletter paywall
- open water swimming
- 1SES/SUMS IT UP with Kevin Sessums 5K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Likely audience: readers of literary personal essays
2 shared topics
- 2Affordable Travel2K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Exploring adventure travel, budget travel, group travel, food, culture and people.
Likely audience: slow travel enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 3segredosdacostadeprata1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 7, 2026
Guia Secreto da Região Oeste de Portugal
Likely audience: travelers interested in Portugal
2 shared topics
- 4Tom Fish Is Away1K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 29, 2026
Likely audience: travel newsletter readers
2 shared topics
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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago
Watercolor artist and bon vivant reviving her creative practice in Denver, Paris and Lisbon. Food and floral illustration with an eye toward love and beauty.
Likely audience: creative writers
2 shared topics
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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago
The gritty, real, human bits of business.
Likely audience: travel essay readers
2 shared topics
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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 days ago
Likely audience: travel enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 8
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago
An archive of literary essays and short interviews exploring place, memory, and life abroad.
Likely audience: travel writers
2 shared topics
- 9Catherine Shannon60K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago
A woman with ideas
Likely audience: Readers interested in personal essays
1 shared topic
- 10a twenties pov35K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago
reflections and personal guides from the pov of someone in her twenties
Likely audience: personal essay readers
1 shared topic
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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
be life-long learner and creator in web3
Likely audience: Chinese newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 12Writers' Hour Magazine24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Writers' Hour Magazine publishes weekly writing prompts, contest announcements, and workshop schedules for writers seeking creative exercises and community events. The publication focuses on observation writing and…
Likely audience: Aspiring writers
1 shared topic
- 13COFFEE + CRUMBS21K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago
From recent posts: Coffee + Crumbs is a motherhood-focused publication that publishes memoirs, book club guides, poetry, and photo essays. It serves as a digital community hub for mothers, focusing on personal growth and local connection.
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 14Kimbra’s Substack20K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
A newsletter of essays, poems, paintings and thought-wanderings from the musical and spiritual wells I draw from in my creative process.
Likely audience: Substack subscribers
1 shared topic
- 15Leer por leer19K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: Leer por leer is a Spanish-language personal essay newsletter by Amaya Ascunce that explores themes of mental health, family dynamics, and cultural reflection. The publication mixes short-form essays on topics ranging…
Likely audience: parents
1 shared topic
- 16redescobrir19K subscribers
Substacklast post Jul 31, 2026
redescobrindo o gosto e o sabor da festa
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 17Creativity in the Time of Capitalism17K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
How we work as creatives. Intimate conversation, expert interviews, and limited print releases. Authored by a serial entrepreneur & sustainable fashion veteran.
Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 18A Considered Space15K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: A Considered Space publishes a rotating mix of architectural reviews, travel guides, interior design curation, and personal essays on relationships and relocation. The content targets readers interested in London…
Likely audience: Fashion and lifestyle readers
1 shared topic
- 19joshlynott14K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago
Musings on the intersections of running, poetry, love, work, and travel.
Likely audience: creative writers
1 shared topic
- 20The Ick13K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago
Some things can't be unseen.
Likely audience: newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 21Olivia’s Substack13K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago
From recent posts: Olivia's Substack publishes weekly personal essays, book recommendations, and lifestyle lists covering topics like home design, cooking, and travel disruptions. The publication targets readers interested in the author's…
Likely audience: Authors and writers
1 shared topic
- 22Letter from Berlin12K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago
From recent posts: This publication mixes personal essays, book reviews, and cultural travelogues with non-fiction narratives on history and trauma. It targets readers interested in literature, design, and personal storytelling.
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 23@ Home in the World11K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Stories, observations, and obsessions from me, New York Times-bestselling author and pie baker, Joyce Maynard
Likely audience: Book authors and publishers
1 shared topic
- 24How to Have Fun in the Apocalypse11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago
Trying to figure out ... how to have fun in the apocalypse. Monthly essays and mini-projects.
Likely audience: readers interested in personal essays
1 shared topic
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