The beautiful town of L’Ile Rousse is home to one of my favourite beaches in the world where the clearest of water laps a bay of soft white sand.
The blue hour photography tips | Capturing great photos after sunset
A little after sunset the sky turns a deep dark blue, the lights of the bars and restaurants around the harbour shine brightly against the darkening sky. It's a fabulous, atmospheric time to take photos on your travels. Here are my tips on blue hour photography,...
Find a little taste of paradise in Calvi
Calvi is a wonderful town on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica with an impressive citadel looking down over a luxury yacht filled marina. I've visited Calvi many times, both on holiday and whilst on photography assignments for Corsican...
Images of la Balagne, Sounds of A Filetta
In my last post I shared with you my experience of the wonderful festival held every September in Calvi Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvi hosted by the polyphonic singing group A Fileta. For those of you not familiar with this form of singing here's a...
Ancient squares and cobbled alleyways overflowing with song!
Every year Calvi's citadel, which was built over 500 years ago, is the stunning setting for Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvi. Although I've visited Corsica a number of times, this was the first time I've been lucky enough to be there for this festival and I...
Calvi Jazz Festival… not just jazz
Held every June (21st to 26th June in 2011) the Calvi Jazz Festival is a wonderful time to visit Northern Corsica. I came across the festival by accident during my first visit to Corsica many years ago. I fell in love with Corsica and the Jazz Festival. Here's why!...
The ancient hilltop village of Pigna, Corsica
Travel photographer, Kathryn Burrington, visits the pretty hilltop village of Pigna in northern Corsica, home to artists and craftspeople and a rich musical tradition.
Exploring Algajola and the villages of the Balagne, Corsica
Exploring the pretty seaside village Algajola, the beaches and historic hilltop settlements of Balagne in the north-west of Corsica.
