In today’s episode we’ll be covering the Island of Ischia. We'll be chatting about:

• Why we went to Ischia

SEASON ONE SCOREBOARD

Salerno: 98

Florence: 88

Naples: 88

Ischia: 85.5

Lake Garda: 85.5

Rome: 85

Siena: 84

La Spezia: 79.5

Venice: 76

Lake Como: 74.5

Sorrento: 67

FUN FACTS ABOUT ISCHIA

• Ischia is well known for its thermal water and thermal gardens used since ancient times. Its volcanic nature makes Ischia one of the largest spas in Europe.

TRANSPORT

• Transport: Naples Airport - Taxis, Bus, Metro to Molo Beverello Port (behind Castel Nuovo)

• We rented an Airbnb in Ischia Porte as we had a large group and had several activities planned, although there are some beautiful hotels around Ischia Ponte.

• RIP OFF: Trattoriva (Sapori Ischitani)

• Beach - Ischia Porte - 5 euro for 66cl beers

ABOUT SEASON ONE

Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it’s really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.

ABOUT US

Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. 

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net

Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.

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• Naples

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