It’s often called the ‘jewel of the Adriatic’ and is Croatia’s best-known destination: seaside Dubrovnik is a true stunner and absolute must-see. Ruled successively by the Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, and even for a short time by Napoleon, this walled-city has a long and varied history. During the Yugoslav Wars more than 2,000 bombs fell on its […]
As any Game of Thrones fanatic will be aware of, there are only two more sleeps until season 7 is set to – finally – start this Sunday on 16 July. So there will be no more restless nights, and we’ll finally get one step closer to seeing who will actually take the Iron Throne. […]
In a recent post covering top tips for photographing waterfalls I referenced a technique known as long exposures. There is no clear cut definition on how long your shutter should remain open in order to be classed as a long exposure however I typically consider this as shots that last for one second or longer. […]
Rolling through France on two wheels, the warm breeze touching your skin as you pedal by, is perhaps one of the best ways to discover the joys of this wonderful country. With 156 villages officially named as “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France”, there is plenty of culture, history and architecture to enjoy as you […]
By Chris Payne, Headwater customer My first real cross-country skiing experience was around my 60th birthday back in 2004 at Venabu. Since that date I have done 30 weeks of Nordic skiing, most of it at Venabu, but also including Kandersteg, Leutasch and Saariselka. As a skier I am competent, but not expert – I […]
Stunning seaside Rovinj is the most visited destination in the Croatian region of Istria, and never a disappointment. The city’s old town is a circular peninsula jutting into the Adriatic Sea on Istria’s western coast, with charming cobblestone lanes and colourful buildings. Ruled in the past by Byzantines, Franks, Venetians, Austro-Hungarians and Italians, there’s a fascinating […]
The last time I was met by The Rep on holiday, an 18-year-old with a bun and a blazer force-fed me sangria hopeful that the volume consumed would be proportionate to the number of excursions I succumbed to. Happily, this time I’m not on the Costas and I’m with Headwater – clearly an ethos with […]
A hike around the valleys, rivers, hamlets and vineyards of northern Spain will work up a serious appetite. The Camino de Santiago is certainly no mean feat, but it is made so much easier by the prevalence of delectable tapas available throughout a route that spans about 500 miles from Navarra to Galicia. The genesis stories […]
