International Traveller

THE NEW EUROPE

CORSICA

FRANCE BUT NOT

Why you should head here now: While this gorgeous Mediterranean island is no secret to French holidaymakers, it flies under the international radar; but with so much beauty, history – Napoleon Bonaparte was born in the town of Ajaccio in 1769 – and culture, it won’t be long before the rest of the world clues on.

Cobblestones, culture and sandy beaches. The island also has quite the reputation as a hiking mecca, with hundreds of scenic trails suiting varying skill levels, and the challenging GR 20, a 180-kilometre trail

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