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The Second Revolution: Cycling and Walking in France after 2040

‘A veritable revolution’ were the words used by French ecology minister Nicolas Hulot at the unveiling of his country’s radical mission to end the sale of petrol and diesel-powered cars by 2040. France follows the Netherlands and Norway in their bid to scrap highly polluting vehicles from the road, a move that has inspired the […]

5 tips for ordering coffee in Italy

Coffee is an important part of the Italian culture. The locals enjoy the delicious beverage with friends or family during a coffee break known as ‘una pausa’. Ordering it isn’t as simple as you’d think; with many variations it’s a good idea to be clued up about what you should and shouldn’t say. Headwater’s short […]

5 Reasons to Take a Staycation

The UK is experiencing a Staycation boom this year, with increasing numbers of Brits choosing to spend their summers in their home country. In fact, an Airbnb survey revealed that over four in five people (83%) are favouring the allure of British beaches and spectacular natural scenery over the tradition holiday abroad this year. Reasons […]

The A-Z Insider’s Guide to Spain

Hands up all of you who have ever been to Spain? Wow, we might not be able to see you, but we reckon that’s a pretty high show of hands given Spain has been the number one holiday destination for Brits since the first package “fly and flop” holidays back in the late 1960s! Figures […]

Istria off the beaten path

Most visitors to Istria flock to the seaside towns and beaches of its western coast, but the soul of this Adriatic peninsula in western Croatia can be found in the enchanting valleys and ancient hilltop towns of its interior. Visitors willing to wander off the beaten path are rewarded with hidden treasures: the painted fresco […]

Cycling in Brittany – from the point of view of my partner, who finally – finally – gets to choose our holiday

I was adamant. She knew this because my adamant face is entirely different to my habitual amenable face. She had successfully dodged my bucket-list holiday for years, but as the brochure on the coffee table was slid into her peripheral vision, she began to smell – figuratively speaking – a rat. I had found the […]

11 Top Long Exposure Methods to Try

In a previous post I described long exposures and how, with a few basic setting adjustments to your camera, you can start capturing some amazing images. Below I cover some examples of where you can use long exposures to great effect. Why not try some of these out on your next Headwater Holiday? Light Trails […]

What to pack for your cross-country skiing trip

By Chris Payne, Headwater customer In my previous blog I explained why I have been returning to Venabu for cross-country skiing for 14 years, and how a typical day looks. In this follow-up, I thought it would be useful to list what I take with me. After years of trying, my current solution for keeping […]