Headwater, Author at The Headwater Moments Travel Blog

Meet the Expert: Clare in Slovenia

Slovenia is a destination often overlooked by tourists, who seek out the more well-trodden paths in neighbouring countries like Italy and Austria. However, with its rich cultural traditions and diverse landscapes comprising emerald lakes, charming castles and the rising limestone peaks of the Julian Alps, it won’t be long before word soon spreads about the […]

Unique Places to Stay: Quinta da Serra, Madeira

The grounds of the picturesque Quinta da Serra Bio Hotel are referred to by the locals as the “Enchanted Garden.” Offering a serene silence, with nature all around, it’s a place where you can come and stay to relax and completely disconnect from busy modern life. However, the lush gardens of Quinta da Serra Bio […]

7 reasons to take your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to Ireland

On the 17th of March, many people will be wearing green, donning Shamrocks and joining parades, all in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s patron saint. St. Patrick was a priest who helped spread Christianity to the Irish. So traditionally, this day was a holy day, but modern celebrations have seen pints of Guinness, festivals […]

Linger for longer on our self-guided trips

If you love to visit new places independently but are searching for different, intriguing places to explore, our self-guided walking and cycling holidays offer the perfect solution. With expertly tested itineraries, we take away all the stress of pre-holiday planning, providing you with comprehensive route directions and detailed maps for your trips, as well as […]

Explore a different side to Europe with our 5 new Self-Guided Cycling Trips

There’s a joyous sense of freedom found in exploring new places independently, choosing the pace and the pauses, making time for the things that intrigue you along the way. Go by bike, and that freedom amplifies, stretching the boundaries and seeing more. If you enjoy this independent style of exploring but would love some new […]

5 Destinations Where You Can Wander the Wonderful

Walking is the perfect remedy to today’s frantic lifestyles that often leave us feeling frazzled. And walking on holiday allows us to delve into the detail of new, enchanting places, lingering for longer when something piques our interest. At Headwater, we have interest-paced but relaxed itineraries on our walking trips that enable you to uncover […]

5 Gastronomic Trips to Savour for World Food Day

With World Food Day taking place this month, it’s time to appreciate the incredible food we have access to across the world. The diversity in local cuisines and traditions is extraordinary, and the best way to learn more about them is to experience them first-hand. Our gastronomic trips provide this opportunity, whether it’s sampling a […]

Your Guide To The Best British Castles and Legendary Breweries

When discovering hidden gems closer to home, you can’t deny that one of the best ways to enjoy the unique local flavours each part of the United Kingdom has to offer is by tucking into regional delicacies and tasting their freshly poured pints. From bitter pale ales and chocolate-coloured stouts to crisp, refreshing lagers, it’s […]