This is one of my favorite Corsican words, one that shares the same root in multiple languages (including English, French and Italian) and the one word that most often comes to mind when I visit the island.

Filed under: Gastronomy

Image courtesy of the Image Science & Analysis Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center. http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov, ID=ISS013-E-7695.
A winter vacation in Corsica can provide a relaxing and authentic experience, a chance to better mingle with the locals and experience a gentler pace of life. Yes, the days are shorter, many businesses are closed, and the water is cold [...]

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Driving is the best way to explore the hidden corners of this island. The scenery in Corsica constantly changes. At every turn there’s some awesome shot waiting to be photographed: a mountain, a stream, a secluded beach, a farm, a vineyard…

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Should I buy Euros in my country prior to my trip or wait until I arrive at my destination?
When you buy Euros at a local bank you are charged transaction fees and you don’t get a great exchange rate but chances are you will get a better rate than at your destination’s airport.

Filed under: Practical Information

Campomoro is a seaside village with a long sandy beach, nestled in a secluded bay, near the town of Sartene. A visit to Campomoro makes an easy day trip from Ajaccio or Bonifacio.
A good spot to capture panoramic photos of the bay and the village, with the Campomoro tower in the background, is at the [...]

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