What Is It Like Hiking The Aiguilles de Bavella Loop in Corsica? (+ Tips For Success)
World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast
Release Date: 07/16/2025
Top Travel Tips For Visiting Rovaniemi in Lapland Finland in Winter
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Back in late February and early March, I spent a week in Rovaniemi exploring, dog sledding, riding on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, freezing in the cold as I witnessed the Northern Lights dance above my head, meeting Santa, and even doing a polar plunge into a lake before running to the sauna. After 7 days in Rovaniemi, here are some things I learned and top travel tips for visiting Lapland Finland in the winter. Let’s talk about the best travel tips for Rovaniemi in winter! Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links,...
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Travel to Himeji Japan
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During our 2-week trip to Japan, we spent several days in Okayama and took day trips. On our last day in Okayama, we opted for a half-day trip to Himeji to see Himeji Castle, visit Kokoen Garden, and enjoy a great bowl of seafood ramen. Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel (Koraku Hotel in Okayama): -Himeji Castle Tickets (we booked the combo ticket with the garden): -Himeji Castle Information: Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called ...
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Travel to Naoshima Art Island in Japan From Okayama
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During our 2-week trip to Japan, we spent several days in Okayama and took day trips. One of those day trips was a "choose your own adventure" day. We had 3 options: -Shimanami Kaido cycling route from Onomichi if it were a perfect day -Kibi Plain if it were nice but hot outside -Naoshima Art Island for a rainy day It was a rainy day, so off to Naoshima we went! This is how to do a day trip to Naoshima Art Island in Japan from Okayama including the best things to do in Naoshima. Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a...
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10 Tips For Viewing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Finland
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Going to see the Northern Lights in the arctic is a bucket list item for many people. And after having seen it twice last year (once at home in Cleveland and once while exploring Lapland), I’ve got a lot of tips and information to help you hopefully see them! The aurora borealis is an incredible sight to see if you catch it when it is dark and really active! But there are some key things to note to help you out like what time of year to visit, factors that affect the northern lights, and even a great northern lights chasing tour in Rovaniemi to increase your chances of catching them!...
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Our European Christmas Market Superlatives
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The Christmas markets in Europe are completely magical! That Christmas magic you feel as a kid comes rushing back to life once you wander around the European Christmas markets, admiring the lights, enjoying the music, and eating delicious holiday cuisine. After having visited many Christmas markets in Europe across Germany, France, Central Europe, and more, here are our Christmas market superlatives like best food, best decor, best vibes, best Christmas market mugs, and more! Christmas Market Blog Posts: -10-Day Christmas Market Itinerary: -Cologne Christmas Market: -Prague...
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Travel to Hiroshima and Miyajima in Japan
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If you’re staying in a place like Osaka or Okayama (or even the Hiroshima area itself) this is a day trip you must take! We started out by meeting our guide, Joe with Travel Japan Together, and taking the ferry over to explore Miyajima Island. We loved exploring the island, boating under the floating torii gate, and visiting some temples. Then, we went back to Hiroshima to visit the Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum. It was a heavy afternoon learning about the events of August 6, 1945, days after its 80th anniversary. It’s tough to learn about tragic history and dark...
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Travel to Okayama, Japan + Why You Should Consider Exploring This Lesser-Visited Japanese City
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“Why are you going to Okayama?” To be fair, we got this question more than once while traveling around Japan. I get it. It’s not really a tourist hot spot like Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. So when we told people where we were going, there were certainly a few raised eyebrows. But hear us out: Okayama is incredible! The city has enough things to do on its own like Okayama Castle, Korakuen Garden, and Kurashiki nearby! AND It’s a top-notch base for day trips to Hiroshima, Naoshima Art Island, Himeji, and more! So in this episode, we’re discussing the top things to do in Okayama Japan, best...
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Day Trip to Nara From Kyoto in Japan
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During our 2-week trip to Japan, we visited Nara as a day trip from Kyoto. While there, we had one big goal: to see the Daibutsu of Nara, the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. We also saw the deer in Nara Deer Park, loved the Nara National Museum, and really enjoyed the lanterns at the Kasugataisha Shrine. We also had some amazing Japanese curry! Would you enjoy a day trip to Nara in Japan? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Kintetsu...
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Travel to Kyoto + How to Spend 2 Days in Kyoto, Japan
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During our 2-week trip to Japan, we got to spend 2 full days in Kyoto. And while it wasn’t enough, we had a great time with the short time we had! So here is the ultimate guide to Kyoto including where to stay, things to do, where to eat, and more! Plus, this is what you can do with 2 days in Kyoto including a couple of day trip ideas. Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Hotel in Kyoto (The Celestine Hotel Gion): -Shigetsu (at Tenryu-ji): -Vermont Road Trip...
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5 Things We Wish We Did Differently In Japan + 5 Things We're Glad We Did Do While Visiting Japan
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After spending 2 weeks in Japan, we certainly learned a lot! And after reflecting upon our trip to Japan, we have 5 things we wish we would’ve done differently while in Japan, but also 5 things we are glad we did do in Japan. From Japan travel regrets like not visiting Uji to being glad we went to Okayama, this is what we are happy we did and things we’ll just have to do differently next time! Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Tour of Uji with Matcha grinding...
info_outlineAre you hoping to visit Corsica? I’ve got a story for you!
I (Kat) did a 9-day road trip around Corsica full of fun, relaxation, adventure, and more! Aside from the stunning beaches in Corsica, there are also ample hiking trails. It is known for the GR20, a multi-day trek known to be one of the most challenging in Europe.
While I definitely didn’t attempt that, I did hike a portion of it when my friend and I hiked the Aiguilles de Bavella Loop Trail.
But things suddenly took a turn when AllTrails information was inaccurate and reviews that claimed it was only a 4.5-hour hike also weren't always fully correct.
What was supposed to be a 6.9-mile (11.1 km) hike in 4.5 hours, it ended up being an 8.4-mile (13.5 km) hike that took around 7-7.5 hours. It’s not the longest day hike I’ve ever done… but certainly one where we weren’t prepared with ample water.
Lessons were most certainly learned including to always pack more water than you think you’ll need AND ALWAYS carry a LifeStraw Water Bottle.
Here is my tale that is partially funny (now that we’re totally fine) and partially a little scary. Plus, I've got tips for your success in hiking this trail. Bon courage while hiking the Aiguilles de Bavella Loop in Corsica!
Corrections:
-There were many people that did complete it on AllTrails, but for some it looks like many spots disconnected, making it appear shorter and/or possibly have less time.
-Depending on your physical fitness and breaks, you could take between 5-8 hours.
-Getting up the mountain is around 2-2.5 miles or so (rather than 3 miles), then it goes down for a bit.
-The repelling on a chain wasn’t fully vertical, it was just a steep decline.
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