The article describes a week-long adventure in Corsica, where the author and their brother, Jared, explored the island’s mountainous landscape through cycling and hiking. They experienced local culture, tasted Corsican cuisine, and enjoyed the natural beauty of cliffs and beaches. Organized by Butterfield & Robinson, their journey included staying at a restored palazzo and visiting a craft brewery. The adventure offered a different perspective of Corsica, contrasting with the typical tourist experiences associated with its sandy shores.
"Just keep walking," my brother, Jared, yelled from farther up, where the track widened. "It's easier if you go fast."
Our self-guided tour, which was organized by the travel operator Butterfield & Robinson, began in the northern part of the island.
We cycled on winding roads, hiked up granite mountains, and slid down waterfalls - and at the end of the trip, we finally rested our weary bodies by the beach.
About seven miles in, we stopped at Ribella, a roadside craft brewery where I sipped a draft beer called the Madonna while Laplagne regaled us with a tale from Corsican mythology.
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