Gallura, a region located in the northeast of Sardinia, and Corsica, the “sister island,” share deep linguistic and cultural ties. The Gallurese dialect, spoken mainly in Gallura, has many similarities with the Corsican language,...
The pomelo, often confused with the grapefruit, is a hybrid fruit originating from Southeast Asia. A cross between a sweet orange and a pomelo tree. Introduced to Corsica in the early 20th century, it...
We talked about it last week and we had the pleasure of attending it last Sunday. The “Festa di San Marcellu 2024” took place in Aleria on January 27-28. It has been, as expected,...
Edit (07/02/2024): Due to the high probability of rain on Saturday 10 February, the Carnavale di Brandu has been postponed. The new date is 17 February. I posted here, a few years ago, an...
This weekend, people in Corsica are invited to join the celebration of San Marcellu (Saint-Marcel) in Aleria. This may not be the most popular event in Corsica, but it indubitably is a true “Corsican”...
Autumn is here. Like in many other places around Italy, Spain, France, or Turkey, October stands for chestnuts in Corsica. But it is not only a matter of seasonal fruit. It is linked, especially...
This year is the third time I visit Filitosa. Ten years have passed since my last coming, and some things have evolved. The enchantment, however, remains unchanged. I am sure you had already felt...
If you are into history and heritage, you must visit the Convent of Alesani. It is not only one of the best-preserved Franciscan convents of Corsica but also an essential place in Corsican history....
You sure have heard about Pasquale Paoli. He is considered the “father of the homeland” in Corsica. Paoli was the General of the Corsican Nation, the man who gave our ancestors a brief yet...
The question of the language spoken in a place we wish to visit is an ecotouristic matter. While many travelers will look for the opportunity to speak their own language, for obvious convenience, I’d...
