Corsica, a guide to the island of beauty
"If you feel like working, sit down, it will soon pass." Corsica, a laid-back, sleepy island off the west coast of Italy. While for the last two hundred years or so it may well have been French, to me it has always been simply... Corsica... unique, beautiful, dramatic...
Sweet treats in Corsica
As my spoon broke through the soft sponge, I almost squealed with delight, as a cascade of melted chocolate escaped. It oozed around my plate and started to mingle with the vanilla gelato. I took a taste and, oh my, it was good. So very good that I spent most of the...
Exploring the beaches of the Golfe de Valinco
I love the sea and grew up spending the school summer holidays on the beach with my sister. I'd regularly stay in the water until my lips turned purple with the cold. These days I'm not quite so hardy and have to admit I prefer warmer climes when it comes to a dip in...
Instagramming Corsica
Having just got back from a fabulous week in Corsica, I'd like to share some highlights from my Instagram feed over the last 8 days. Stayed tuned to find out more. You can folow my adventures on Instragram @TravelWithKat. A tasty lunch of Fromage de Tête at...
Scandola Nature Reserve, Corsica | Tourism versus climate change
Red cliffs tower above us, plunging steeply down into the bluest of seas. Surely, the best way to experience the Scandola Nature Reserve is from the water. The views of the coastline are dramatic, and a boat is the most practical way to visit the lovely hamlet of...
Exploring Corsica by car or even by bicycle!
At the end of June the Tour de France is coming to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Corsica for the first time. The dramatic mountain scenery, with many a hairpin bend and breathtaking views down to the sea, will make the most magnificent setting for what will be...
A Merula and a wonderful week in Corsica
Last September I spent a superb week on the island of Corsica in the seaside town of Calvi. I’d arranged the trip to coincide with the annual festival Rencontres de Chants Polyphoniques de Calvi. You can read all about the amazing time I had in my post 'Ancient...
Ostriconi Beach, La Balagne, Corsica
Ostriconi beach, in the north-west of Corsica, is sublime. The view looking down over the beach from the road above is simply stunning. At the viewpoint from where I took this photograph last June, if you turn a little to your right you will see a river gently winding...
L’Ile Rousse, a picture-perfect seaside town in Corsica
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.
