Ischia is an island located in the Bay of Naples. It is covered with mountains, lush green forests, and many thermal hot springs. In fact, most visitors to this island come to hike the mountains and relax in the thermal baths. This island of 60,000 people has six major towns, all scattered around the island’s perimeter. It is about six miles, east to west, and four miles, north to south. About 18 square miles. I recently spent four days here, exploring the island and checking it out for a new tour destination. I’ll definitely be back!
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00:00 00:26 – Introduction to Ischia
01:38 – Map of Every Town in Europe – Itchy Feet Cartoon
05:04 – Polpette (Italian Meatball) Recipe
15:13 – David’s Antipasti tonight
16:33 – Ischia overview
17:01 – Ischia Map
18:35 – Getting to Ischia
19:58 – Hotel Pergola – Lacco Ameno
21:36 Cassamiccola
21:46 – Forio
23:52 – Lacco Ameno
26:56 – Forio hotel Tritone
28:20 – Hotel La Pergola
29:09 – Ischia Town
30:10 – Barano
30:23 – San Angelo
34:11 – OUTRO Closing thoughts
34:52 – Ferry to Naples
35:30 – Shoving off for my next adventure!
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PROCIDA is the subject of this episode of Travel Talk Tuesday. This tiny island is in the north of the bay of Naples, lying between Cape Minseno and the island of Ischia. With just 1.6 square miles of real estate, it is small, compact, and easy to experience in one day. Its 10,500 residents are actual locals, real people, making a living on farming, fishing, tourism, and running shops. In this episode, I experience and tour the island on foot and on a scooter. It was a lot of fun!
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00:20 – Introduction
02:04 – COVID-19 E-MEDS Testing Kit
03:38 – COVID-19 Testing in Italy at airports and pharmacies
04:30 – CDC Cards and EU Green Pass
06:47 – Procida Overview
08:09 – Procida Maps
10:01 – Procida Harbor
13:38 – Scooter Rental
14:08 – Spiaggia Ciraccio (Beach)
14:24 – Punto Vivara
16:41 – Belvedere Elsa Vistas
19:22 – Scooter riding
21:42 – Let’s Eat lunch
24:16 – Recipe – Spaghetti with Shrimp and Lobster
31:40 – Corricella Harbor
34:08 – Closing Remarks OUTRO
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Recently, I visited all five villages of the Cinque Terre, in one 10-hour day. This episode of Travel Talk Tuesday features my experiences at the end of the day in Corniglia and Vernazza. Ride the little shuttle bus to the top of town, explore the tidy little square, and sip an apertivo. Then let’s cap off the day with dinner on Vernazza’s quiet harbor.
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0:25 – Introduction to the Cinque Terre: Corniglia and Vernazza
1:39 – Corniglia Train Station and getting up to town
2:20 – Corniglia – a walk through town
7:55 – Bus back down to the train station
8:12 – Vernazza Train Station
8:29 – Vernazza a stroll down to the harbor
11:12 – Vernazza Harbor
13:36 – Dinner
13:57 – Vernazza wrap-up
16:13 – Outro for this episode
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
Recenly, I visited all five villages of the Cinque Terre, in one day. This episode of Travel Talk Tuesday features my experiences in Manarola. Come with me on a walk through town, the vineyards, and even a swim in the harbor. This being early October, there are no more sunbathing crowds, no more Europeans on vacation, and no more cruise ships. Join me a new a refreshed look around the Manarola.
There are a lot more of my Travel Talk Tuesday episodes in the archives. If you are looking for more information, videos, or advice about European travel, check here https://davidmcguffin.com/ttt
In this episode of Travel Talk Tuesday, I’ll give you a video update on two of the five Cinque Terre villages. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and the Cinque Terre has made adjustments too. It is still crowded, but with Italians and Europeans, not so many from the USA and Asia. Join me a new a refreshed look around the Cinque Terre. I’ll also explain the new measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In this episode, enjoy Eastern Europe during the Christmas season. These outdoor markets feature unique decorations, beautifully handcrafted arts, and endless opportunities to sample some great food and countless varieties of glüwein, punch, and spiced drinks, served piping hot in souvenir mugs. But there is more to this tour than snow and markets! Enjoy visiting many destinations that, in the busy tourist season, are packed shoulder-to-shoulder with sweaty tourists. Traveling “off-season” means easy access to castles and sights in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague, and Nuremberg. There has never been a better time to visit Europe’s winter wonderland destinations.
