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What can you fit into 24 hours in Paros without renting a car? We arrive by ferry in Parikia, take the bus to Naoussa, swim at Piperi Beach, and return for dinner before continuing to Naxos the following day.

In this Maxwell’s Kitchen Euro Trip episode, Cody Maxwell and Stephanie explore Paros by bus and on foot. Our visit includes a stay at KOKOON, Naoussa’s harbor and narrow streets, dinner at Cavo d’Oro, and Panagia Ekatontapyliani, commonly known as the Church of 100 Doors.

There’s also the less peaceful side of Greek island hopping: crowds at the ferry port, waiting to board, and figuring out how everyone is supposed to fit onto the same boat.

This route focuses on Parikia, Naoussa, and beach time rather than trying to cover the entire island.

Useful Links

KOKOON Paros
Accommodation featured in this episode.
https://kokoonparos.com/

Paros Buses
Official KTEL Paros routes and timetables.
https://ktelparou.gr/en/bus-schedules.html

Cavo d’Oro
Restaurant featured in Parikia.
https://cavodoroparos.gr/

Panagia Ekatontapyliani
Official information about the Church of 100 Doors.
https://www.ekatontapyliani.gr/en/

Blue Star Ferries
Ferry schedules and booking information.
https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb

More Greece Travel Planning

Milos, Paros and Naxos in Three Days
Our route, ferry transfers, and the tradeoffs of visiting three islands so quickly.
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/blog/milos-paros-naxos-3-day-island-hopping

More Euro Trip Episodes and Travel Guides
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/podcast/itineraries

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https://www.youtube.com/@maxwellskitchenpodcast

Spend 24 hours in Milos, Greece, with us as we explore Sarakiniko’s moonlike coastline, watch the sunset in Plaka, and get around by public bus without renting a car or ATV.

Our trip starts at Milos Airport, where we catch the bus into Adamas and check in at Tsakanos Home. Staying near the port gives us a convenient base for the afternoon’s exploring and the ferry out the following morning.

From Adamas, we take another bus to Sarakiniko. The white rock formations and bright blue water make this the stop I would prioritize with only one afternoon on the island. Getting there is also simpler than the landscape makes it look: our airport-to-Adamas and Adamas-to-Sarakiniko bus rides cost €2 each.

After exploring the coastline, we head back through Adamas and up to Plaka. We wander the narrow streets, find a view over the Aegean, and watch the sunset before dinner at Archontoula. Greek salad, tzatziki, kebab, bread, water, and drinks come to about €62 for two.

We also cover our accommodation cost, the practical reasons for staying in Adamas, and how we fit the route into an afternoon, an overnight stay, and the following morning.

This is a focused one-day Milos itinerary rather than a tour of every beach and village. For our route, the buses let us skip the rental counter and spend more time exploring. Check the timetable for your travel dates before following the same plan, since services can change.

In This Episode

• Getting from Milos Airport to Adamas
• Staying at Tsakanos Home near the port
• Taking the bus to Sarakiniko
• Exploring Milos without a rental car
• Sunset views and wandering in Plaka
• Dinner at Archontoula
• Breakfast and getting to the ferry the next morning

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPR2F0NqGAI

Full itinerary and travel links
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/maxwells-kitchen-podcast/24-hours-in-milos-greece

More Travel Guides
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/podcast/itineraries

More Maxwell’s Kitchen
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With 24 hours in Kraków, Poland, we visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, spend the evening exploring Old Town, and catch an early flight the following morning. It’s a tight itinerary, and Kraków leaves us wishing we had more time.

Our flight lands at 11:05 AM, with an English guided visit at Auschwitz-Birkenau booked for 1:30 PM. We travel directly from Kraków Airport to the Memorial, where our visit includes Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. We share how we arrange the transportation, fit both sites into the afternoon, and plan around a reservation that leaves little room for delays.

Afterward, we head into Kraków and check in at Mikołajska 5 Apartments in Old Town. We arrive during the Pierogi Festival by complete accident, stepping outside to find food stands, music, and streets full of people.

Dinner is grilled Polish sausage, pierogi, and beer at Krakowska Koliba. Then we walk through Old Town and Rynek Główny, the Main Market Square, with no complicated plan for the rest of the evening.

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau is the reason we make this stop in Poland. Kraków itself becomes the unexpected reason we want to return.

We also share what we pay for transportation, our guided visit, accommodation, and dinner. The episode follows our actual trip rather than a guaranteed schedule: flight delays, traffic, and visit availability all matter when planning a route this tight.

In This Episode

• Traveling directly from Kraków Airport to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Planning around a reserved guided visit
• Visiting Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
• Staying in Kraków’s Old Town
• Arriving during the Pierogi Festival
• Dinner at Krakowska Koliba
• Walking through the Main Market Square
• Returning to the airport for an early flight

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciE44HolHc4

Full episode and travel notes
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/maxwells-kitchen-podcast/24-hours-in-krakow-poland

Detailed itinerary and planning guide
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/blog/auschwitz-from-krakow-one-day

More Travel Guides
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/podcast/itineraries

More Maxwell’s Kitchen
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

How tall are you, and how tall do you tell people you are?

Some people round up. Some count their shoes. Some remember a measurement from years ago and have decided that’s the answer forever.

In this quick take, I get into the funny little negotiations around height: wishing you were taller, choosing a number for a dating profile, and filling out the height field on your driver’s license. An extra inch starts sounding pretty reasonable when you’re the one doing the measuring.

What height do you claim, and what’s the actual measurement?

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBCrmJY12kw

Episode page
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/maxwells-kitchen-podcast/how-tall-do-you-say-you-are

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24 hours in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Schiphol (AMS) to Amsterdam Centraal, Anne Frank House, canals, and a night walk through De Wallen (the Red Light District).

Amsterdam is insanely walkable, ridiculously pretty, and somehow manages to be elegant and chaotic at the same time. This is the fast version - where to stay, what to eat, and what’s actually worth your time if you’ve only got one day.

The One-Day Itinerary

• Land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

• Train to Amsterdam Centraal

• Walk to Hotel The Exchange and drop bags

• Anne Frank House (book in advance)

• Canal wandering + photos

• Drinks/snacks at Café Lange Leo

• Dinner at Cannibale Royale

• Walk about 15 minutes to De Wallen

• Morning walk through the quiet city, then train back to Schiphol

Getting There

NS train: Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal

https://www.ns.nl/en

https://www.schiphol.nl/en/from-to-schiphol/by-public-transport/train/

Stay Here

Hotel The Exchange (Damrak)

https://www.hoteltheexchange.com/

Food + Drinks

Café Lange Leo

https://www.cafelangeleo.nl/

Cannibale Royale (Handboogstraat)

https://cannibaleroyale.nl/locations/handboogstraat/

Useful Links

Anne Frank House tickets (official)

https://www.annefrank.org/en/museum/tickets/

What is De Wallen

https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/explore/neighbourhoods/centrum/things-to-do-in-de-wallen-red-light-district

Full episodes on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@maxwellskitchenpodcast

Website

https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Quick Tips

• Book Anne Frank House tickets early. It sells out.

• This is a walking city. Wear shoes you trust.

• Even if you have zero intention of participating, De Wallen is something you should see once.

• Start early if you want the calm version of Amsterdam.

Opening and closing music, "Check Out" by J. Worra & Leo Stannard.

Produced by Cody Maxwell.

Maps by Google Earth.

Artwork by Cody Maxwell.

Opening graphic assets by BoxOfMotion.

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Old man butt is real.

Have you ever seen an old man butt? It’s like somebody stole the buttcheeks in the middle of the night and left grandpa out there with negative aerodynamics. Put a wallet in the back pocket of some Levi's. You'll see what I mean. Just flopping all over the place.

We’re giving BBLs to the wrong people. We need to support our elders. If grandpa needs structural butt support to keep his chonies up, we as a society should step in.

Call 1-800-SAVE-MY-BUTT. Operators are standing by.

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Ibiza travel guide for a fast 24 hours in San Antonio (Sant Antoni de Portmany), Spain.

We cover airport transport, where to stay, what to eat, where the clubs are at, and the one unexpected highlight: great Mexican food on a Spanish island.

The One-Day Itinerary

• Land at Ibiza Airport (IBZ)

• Taxi or bus to San Antonio (Sant Antoni de Portmany)

• Check in at The Red Hotel

• Beer run at the convenience store across the street

• Lunch at Palapa (Mexican street food + frozen margarita / Paloma)

• Walk around town and see the Columbus Egg statue

• Swim at Playa de Sant Antoni

• Change, then hit the West End bar strip at night

• Optional: Caló des Moro for more beach + club energy

• Late-night dinner, indecisive makes slice of pizza the option

• Early morning port walk for the quiet version of Ibiza

Getting There

• Taxi IBZ to San Antonio: about €40 (in this episode)

• Bus Line 9 IBZ to San Antonio: about €4 and just under an hour (in this episode)

• Once you’re in San Antonio, it’s easy to walk to the beach, port, and nightlife streets.

Stay Here

The Red Hotel (Sant Antoni de Portmany)

https://www.ibizafeeling.com/hotels/the-red-hotel/

Food

Palapa Ibiza (Sant Antoni de Portmany)

https://www.palapaibiza.com/en/

Useful Links

Ibiza Airport (IBZ): https://www.aena.es/en/ibiza.html

ALSA airport transfers (Line 9: Ibiza Airport ↔ Sant Antoni): https://www.alsa.com/en/airports/ibiza

Sant Antoni town overview: https://visit.santantoni.net/en/what-to-do/towns-and-areas/sant-antoni-de-portmany/

Sant Antoni nightlife info: https://visit.santantoni.net/en/what-to-do/nightlife/

Caló des Moro beach: https://visit.santantoni.net/en/what-to-do/beaches/calo-des-moro/

S’Arenal (main beach in the bay): https://visit.santantoni.net/en/what-to-do/beaches/sarenal/

Columbus Egg info: https://latorreibiza.com/en/news/114-

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

Website: https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Quick Tips

• If you only have 24 hours, pick your base: Ibiza Town (historic/closer to big clubs) or San Antonio (cheaper, big bay, nightlife strip).

• August heat is rugged. Get in the water when you can.

• San Antonio nightlife is loud and concentrated. Great if you want it. Brutal if you don’t.

• The morning port walk is worth it for filming and vibes.

Chapters

00:00 Cody Maxwell intro

00:17 Maxwell’s Kitchen: Euro Trip

00:50 What is Ibiza - Balearic Islands quick history

01:17 Saffron, pirates, and the 24-hour plan

01:48 Where to stay: Ibiza Town vs San Antonio

02:07 Taxi vs bus from the airport

02:24 The Red Hotel + the convenience store beer run

02:41 Lunch at Palapa

03:01 Columbus Egg statue

03:25 It’s brutally hot, so it’s time to swim

03:46 San Antonio beach + nearby clubs waking up

04:07 West End nightlife + Caló des Moro

04:26 Late-night pizza and the 6am port walk

04:45 Ibiza verdict and Balearic island ranking

05:07 Is San Antonio worth it for 24 hours?

05:24 Final thoughts + rating

Opening and closing music by Antracto.

Produced by Cody Maxwell.

Maps by Google Earth.

Artwork by Cody Maxwell.

Opening graphic assets by BoxOfMotion.

https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Tesla fanboy vs reality, and I’m both voices in this back and forth.

Have you ever been in a Tesla? You know it’s genuinely impressive, and you also know it turns people into dorks who won’t stop talking about it.

If you’re even slightly interested in electric vehicles, this is the exact moment you either get it or you start planning your escape route. When people think something is cool they just keep going and going and going....

I hit the best parts of the Tesla ecosystem and the parts that make your friends regret asking - like the phone key, charging at home, software updates, and the sheer awesomeness of this invention. It’s me raggin on myself while still admitting it is the coolest.

Tell me which one you are in the comments, the Tesla fanboy, the person who does not care, or the exhausted passenger who just wants everyone to be normal for ten seconds.

YT: @maxwellskitchenpodcast

IG: @maxwells.kitchen

We’re two days into 2026. Time to get on it.

This is your chance. You can literally decide to upgrade anything you want. Learn something new. Fix the small thing you keep ignoring. Start the habit you have said you were going to start for months now. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, congratulations—this is it.

Here’s the part nobody wants to hear:

Momentum is a decision. And it starts with the smallest movement.

Pick one:

A tiny health win (walks, water, sleep, gym, yoga, literally anything)

A personal care win (haircut, wardrobe, clean the space, update the resume)

A relationship win (forgive someone, or stop dating the human migraine)

A brain win (read 10 minutes before bed, learn Spanish, new playlist, new skill)

Do one move today. Not 47 moves. One. Then do it again tomorrow. Even if it’s only for a few minutes.

That’s how the “best year of your life” thing actually happens. One day at a time with little tiny baby steps.

Taking care of you makes you better at everything else - as a parent, partner, employee, or friend.

Feed the positive as well. Nothing negative about anybody. It brings you down, others down, and makes people want to be around you less. Try to only say positive things all day long and see what happens.

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IG: @maxwells.kitchen

Every year it happens. I say "Just Friends" is the greatest Christmas movie and everyone around me says its not even about Christmas. So I’m making it your problem.

We’re putting it up against the usual suspects (Die Hard, Elf, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, Love Actually, Bad Santa… all of them). I need the comment section to settle this so I can win an argument with some teenagers and finally win this battle.

Drop your #1 Christmas movie in the comments or like the comment you agree with. We gotta settle this once and for all.

Credits

Production: Cody Maxwell

Graphics: motionstate

Music bed: “Home Alone Theme” (John Williams) — used under YouTube Content ID

Website: https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/