Comments on: Sustainable Tourism in Corsica

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:15:34 +0000

@jforest, Yes, we can’t really catch up with Europe. On top of that, in the US, houses are built out of pine wood and sheet rock, though we have most of the tornadoes occurring in the world. Not a good strategy unless, you’re a Home Builder.

@kelly, I have a lot more photos like those, enough to make a book.

There’s one of Bonifacio’s harbor, about 100 years ago which shows it hasn’t changed at all. Maybe I’ll include it on a future post.

Thank you both for your comments!

By: Kelly Summers

Kelly Summers — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:14:03 +0000

I loved looking at the comparisons. And I especially love how it is still so similar.

By: jforest

jforest — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:20:36 +0000

True, but you have to admit, that stuff has only been around here in the US for a couple hundred years at most. Whereas in Europe and elsewhere you can find intact structures from over 1000 years ago. (or sometimes even more!)

I’d love to make it to Corsica someday. I love small villages and hill towns, I’m sure I’d love Corsica.

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:20:24 +0000

Yes, Corsica is an amazing place if you love history. Fortunately, there are a few places in the U.S. that have managed to retain a bit of their history like the French Quarters in New Orleans, downtown Philadelphia, the Spanish missions in CA and the monuments in DC. (I’m sure I’ve left something out).

Thanks for your comment!

By: Mike Stankavich

Mike Stankavich — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:25:32 +0000

Liz, I don’t dare show this to my wife – she will clean out the savings account and go there, leaving me stuck at home with the kids.

Seriously, what a beautiful place. As I discovered when visiting my wife’s home in the Philippines, Americans just haven’t experienced places where people haven’t moved and buildings have been the same for hundreds of years. It’s very different from what we are accustomed to, and very fascinating and enjoyable.

By: Liz

Liz — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:24:37 +0000

Yes, it’s great to be able to step back in time to a place filled with fortresses, stone huts and ancient villages lined with cobblestone streets. Thanks for stopping by!

By: Joshua

Joshua — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:35:14 +0000

Liz, I love ruins and this post clearly shows such a nice connection with it’s history. I will definitely put this on my “places to see soon” list!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:14:19 +0000

Beautiful pictures. What a lovely place.