I have GPS, Google Maps, blue lines, red lines, ETA countdowns, the whole car navigation circus on my phone…and I still miss the turn. This little rant is about getting lost with directions, how phone navigation might be making me worse at reading signs, and whether paper maps and actually paying attention were secretly better.

If you’ve ever argued with your GPS, second-guessed the “fastest route,” or wondered why you still feel directionally dumb in the age of unlimited navigation apps, this one’s for you. Hit play, laugh at my bad sense of direction, and then check out more travel stories and episodes of Maxwell’s Kitchen Podcast around the site.

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Mykonos itinerary in one day. This Mykonos travel guide shows what to do in Mykonos Town, Little Venice, and the Kato Mili windmills, plus how to get from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Fabrika by bus, where to stay, and budget food picks.

The One-Day Itinerary

• Airport to town on the bus to Fabrika hub

• Check in near Old Town at Whitelist Maisonette

• Wander Mykonos Old Town lanes and whitewashed alleys

• Walk the Old Port waterfront

• Sunset loop: Little Venice balconies to Kato Mili windmills photo spot

• Dinner at Souvlaki Story (gyro, halloumi)

• Optional nightlife in Mykonos Town

• Early taxi back to JMK

Getting There Fast

Fly into Mykonos Airport (JMK). Take the local KTEL bus to Fabrika (~20 min, ~€2.50). For very early flights, grab a taxi (~€40). Fabrika drops you steps from the lanes so you can walk everywhere.

Useful Links

• Full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxwellskitchenpodcast

• Mykonos bus timetable (KTEL): https://mykonosbus.com/bus-timetables/

• Google Maps – Fabrika Bus Station: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fabrika+Square,+Mikonos+846+00,+Greece

• Google Maps – Little Venice: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Little+Venice,+Mikonos+846+00,+Greece

• Google Maps – Kato Mili Windmills: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kato+Mili,+Mikonos+846+00,+Greece

• Google Maps – Old Port: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Old+Port,+Mikonos+846+00,+Greece

• Whitelist Maisonette: https://www.whitelistmykonos.com/whitelist-maisonette

• Souvlaki Story (locations): https://souvlakistory.com/locations/

• Mykonos Airport (JMK) official site: https://www.jmk-airport.gr/

Quick Tips

• Cruise days get packed. Shoot Little Venice at sunrise or golden hour.

• The lanes are a maze by design. Drop pins and follow landmarks.

• Take a picture of anything. Seriously. Anything.

• If clubs aren’t your thing, avoid peak July–August.

• Carry small cash for snacks and quick coffees.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:17 Series bumper

00:41 Opening sting

00:52 What and where is Mykonos

01:22 Cruise-day crowds and airport basics

01:45 Bus to Fabrika (€2.50)

02:12 Old Town lanes and why they’re maze-like

02:42 Stay near the lanes – Whitelist Maisonette

03:04 Laundry and steep stairs note

03:20 Translate the washer controls → Old Port walk

03:38 Little Venice seaside

03:57 Kato Mili windmills at sunset

04:29 Dinner at Souvlaki Story – prices and picks

04:51 Food notes: halloumi and a massive gyro

05:17 Nightlife and the 6 a.m. cleanup crew

05:37 Early taxi to JMK and cost

05:53 Wrap up

06:16 Final take and rating

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You are the CEO of you. I don’t care if you’re hourly, on salary, or answering to a boss. You are still running the whole thing. Your life is basically a company and you’re in charge of every department. Operations, HR, marketing, finance, all of it. You choose who gets access to you. You choose what goes in your head. You choose how you show up.

This is self improvement but it’s not fake motivational talk. It’s personal responsibility. If you roll in with greasy hair, trash attitude, hung over at noon, wearing stuff that says “I gave up,” that’s your brand. That’s your company. People see that and decide what you’re worth. That’s career advice nobody gives you because it sounds rude.

So here’s the real question: how much is one hour of your life worth. Are you getting paid that right now. Or are you working cheap because you’re scared to ask for more.

Brian Tracy talks about this a lot. You are basically self employed no matter who signs the check. You’re the president of your own personal services company and you are the product. You are responsible for results in your life, not the economy, not your boss, not “the market.” Take control of your life, take responsibility, and act like the CEO.

That’s what this episode is about. Confidence, mindset, knowing your value, and not letting other people decide what you’re allowed to earn. Show up like it matters. Get a little more useful every day. Raise your rate.

If your life is the company, are you running it for real or are you letting it run you.

What do you think?

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Planning a quick adventure through Athens? This Athens travel guide gives you a simple one day itinerary that hits the Acropolis, Plaka, and Syntagma. Learn how to ride Metro Line 3 from the airport, buy Acropolis tickets, and eat well on a budget.

The One-Day Itinerary

• Airport to city on Metro Line 3 (Blue) to Syntagma

• Check in near Plaka at Adams Hotel with a rooftop Acropolis view

• Budget dinner at Anthony’s Yard with simple grill and gyros

• Early walk to the Acropolis for 8 a.m. entry with QR tickets on your phone

• On-site highlights: Parthenon, Erechtheion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Hadrian’s Library nearby

• City viewpoint for skyline photos

• Breakfast at Kayak cafe

• Metro back to ATH from Syntagma

Getting There Fast

Fly into Athens International Airport (ATH). Take Metro Line 3 to Syntagma in about 40 minutes. Contactless works. A taxi can be quicker off peak but plan for traffic.

Useful Links

Acropolis tickets: https://hhticket.gr

Athens Metro info: https://www.stasy.gr

Adams Hotel (Plaka): https://www.adamshotel.gr

Acropolis Museum: https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr

Quick Tips

Go early to the Acropolis to beat crowds and heat. Wear grippy shoes since marble can be slick. Carry water, hat, and sunscreen. Keep small cash for snacks and quick coffees. Add the Acropolis Museum if you have extra time.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:17 Euro Trip bumper

00:45 Opening montage

01:04 Athens overview and history

01:26 24 hours plan and Metro Line 3 to Syntagma

01:47 Adams Hotel check in

02:03 Rooftop Acropolis view and neighborhood

02:36 Dinner at Anthony’s Yard

02:58 Acropolis entry and tickets plus Prison of Socrates

03:13 Acropolis highlights: Parthenon, Erechtheion, Odeon, Hadrian’s Library

03:39 Reflection on the site

03:58 City viewpoint over Athens

04:19 Breakfast at Kayak

04:41 Check out and Metro back to ATH

04:57 Is one day enough

05:16 Big city takeaways

05:37 Destination rating

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What if you could be someone else for a day, you know, inside their mind? From icons like Michael Jordan, Oprah, and Einstein to your neighbor, a two-year-old, or a gas-station attendant, I'm wondering what it’s really like to be other people, and what you might gain by having different perspectives.

In this episode is a “live as anyone” thought experiment: would you pay to step into another person's brain for an hour? Or a day? What about a week?Would empathy skyrocket if we could feel a surgeon’s focus, a performer’s stage rush, or a homeless person’s daily reality? Where you end up in life is a combination of ambition, luck, wiring, and location. There are so many factors that go into making you who you are. Some things can be changed and some are a little predestined. But how much better would the world be if you could truly experience what other people live day after day?

You’ll hear thoughts on celebrities, regular people, as well as Foxconn workers assembling your iPhone. The goal is to ponder and explore everyone else’s life, and you might discover that being you is better than you think.

And then a question for you...

If you could spend one day as anyone, who would you choose, and why? Drop your pick in the comments.

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We all get embarrassed. This episode looks at why it happens and how to care less when it suddenly hits. You will hear a quick story from a young guy in 6th grade, then we muse for a few minutes about what embarrassment is doing to you every time you feel it.

Most embarrassment lives in your head and softens as soon as you zoom out. And as time goes on you probably don't even remember it correctly! Or maybe you do. Seems like the easiest things to recall are the ones that make you cringe the most.

Think of embarrassment as a social alarm. Your brain is predicting how others might react and asking you to adjust. Some people seem immune and others freeze at a coffee order, but the difference is usually how much weight you give to these imagined opinions. When you give yourself a break, you usually find out it's not that big of a deal.

There are simple ways to practice this. Reframe the timeline and ask what you will think in a week or in a year. Laugh at yourself. Apologize when you should. Try small risks on purpose to build confidence. Order first. Publish that post. Speak up just once in the meeting. Each small rep makes the next moment easier.

Embarrassment also changes with age. Kids don't care. Teens collect bold mistakes. Adults hide their misfires. Many older adults stop caring as much. The feeling is universal, but it is temporary and it rarely defines you. Most people are focused on their own lives, not your last awkward moment.

If you have some cringe, share it. It helps to see how common this is and it turns anything heavy into a hilarious moment. Be kind to yourself, be good to your people, and keep moving. No one is keeping score except you 😉.

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Planning a quick adventure through Kefalonia? This episode opens with a short mini-history of the island to set the scene, then jumps into a practical one-day route you can do from Argostoli. If you want to skip straight to logistics, the itinerary starts at 02:28 in the video.

The One-Day Itinerary

Argostoli waterfront at sunrise – easy stroll, first views across the bay.

De Bosset Bridge and the Obelisk – quick walk on the world’s longest stone causeway over the sea.

Makris Gialos Beach – swim, rent a sunbed, and reset before midday heat.

Lunch back in Argostoli – tavernas along the harbor are fast and reliable.

Fanari (Agioi Theodoroi) Lighthouse – short stop for photos and coastal views.

Evening promenade in the square – gelato and people-watching before calling it a day.

Getting There Fast

Fly into Kefalonia International Airport (EFL). It is about 15 minutes by taxi to Argostoli. If you are coming from the Peloponnese, take the Levante Ferries crossing from Kyllini to Poros or Sami, then drive to Argostoli. A small rental car makes the day simple.

Useful Links

De Bosset Bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Bosset_Bridge

Makris Gialos Beach: https://www.visitgreece.gr/experiences/sun-and-sea/beaches/makris-gialos-beach/

Agioi Theodoroi Lighthouse (Fanari): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouse_of_Saint_Theodore

Kefalonia Airport (EFL): https://www.fraport-greece.com/eng/our-airports/kefalonia

Levante Ferries: https://www.levanteferries.com/en/

Quick Tips

Reserve a car in high season. Distances are short but a vehicle saves time.

Bring cash for sunbeds and small cafés.

The water is clear and bright. Pack polarized sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen.

Parking by De Bosset Bridge is easiest on the Argostoli side early in the day.

Stay in or near Argostoli to keep the whole loop walkable and the driving light.

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Could you disappear today? In the Wild West you could roll into a new town, pick a fresh name, change your hat, and start over. Now - not so much. In this episode I compare that fantasy with life in 2025, where cameras, Face ID, fingerprints, passports, and databases keep a steady record of who and where we are. I joke about wanted posters drawn from guesswork, moonshine dentistry, and the idea of trying on new roles the way actors do.

We talk about aliases vs biometrics, privacy vs convenience, and why “be yourself” might be the only workable strategy. You can still change paths, learn new skills, and evolve your style. You just probably can’t vanish like “Ricky Barbarossa.” Your DNA is everywhere.

Seems weird that for most of human history you could walk away and never be seen again. No ties. No responsibility. Nowadays everybody know where you are or where you've been. There is a digital paper trail following you no matter how much you try to get away. Is that a good thing? Or a bad thing?

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Planning a quick adventure through Rome? This episode opens with a short mini-history of Rome to set the scene, then jumps into a practical one-day route you can walk from Roma Termini. If you want to skip straight to logistics, the itinerary starts at 04:21 in the video.

The One-Day ITINERARY

Colosseum – Sunrise walk and first look at the photogenic arena.

Trevi Fountain – Toss a coin, take a photo, and try to beat the crowds if you can.

Spanish Steps – People-watch right next to the Keats-Shelley House next door.

Pantheon – Stand under the oculus of the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome.

Dinner near Roma Termini, then a final gelato to finish off the exciting day.

Getting There Fast

From Fiumicino (FCO), hop onto the Leonardo Express non-stop train to Roma Termini, which is just under 30 minutes. It’s the simplest way to land in the middle of the city and start branching out.

Useful Links

Colosseum: https://colosseo.it/en/

Trevi Fountain info: https://www.turismoroma.it/en/places/trevi-fountain

Keats-Shelley House: https://ksh.roma.it/

Pantheon: https://www.pantheonroma.com

Leonardo Express: https://www.trenitalia.com/en/services/leonardo-express.html

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Quick Tips

Book in advance for a tour inside the Colosseum.

Trevi Fountain is best early morning or late evening. Avoid crowds and the heat.

Pantheon: the oculus is open and will allow rain to fall inside, but there are holes in the floor that let it drain out.

Booking your stay near Roma Termini keeps the whole day walkable.

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I do my best debating with… the empty passenger seat. Call it car therapy: caffeine, sunrise, and 60 mph turn pretend arguments into real clarity. You can just throw it out of your mouth and get real-time feedback from yourself to edit out the dumb.

Not every problem gets solved before the next exit, but a new perspective shows up easily. The motion of the car moving you through time and space simultaneously gives an impression of flying through a thick invisible cloud full of ideas, and you just scoop them up as you go. You just kinda go into auto-pilot and let your mind wander and soon enough you have everything figured out.

Sometimes you have to yell into the abyss, but then you feel better. That crazy shit you shouldn't say in public is within the confines of your car and you can tell yourself, "Glad no one heard that." 🤣

So if you pass me on the freeway mid-rant, I’m fine. I’m just workshopping the nicer version of the truth before I say it out loud to, you know, actual humans.

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