The beach at Bonifacio

Corsica - Beautiful, but difficult

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July 31st 2013
Anyone following our blog for the last 8 years knows that we seldom have negative things to say about the locations that we visit. I wish we could say the same about Corsica. The natural beauty was the best aspect of the island. We met some nice people, but in general the locals aren't too welcoming to outsiders. It is a VERY expensive island and in many ways terribly over-priced: bottles of w ... read more

Europe » France » Corsica

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