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Spend 24 hours in Skiathos, Greece, with a trip to Koukounaries Beach, a walk through Skiathos Town, and stops for souvlaki, salad, pasta, and beer—all without renting a car.

I’m Cody Maxwell, and this stop on Maxwell’s Kitchen Euro Trip starts with the airport bus into town and a central base at Casa Blue Sea View near the harbor.

From there, I explain the numbered bus stops on the route to Koukounaries, head to the beach, and return to town for food and exploring. The colorful buildings and bougainvillea keep catching my attention, while the evening brings cooler weather and a chance to enjoy dinner outside.

Food stops include pork souvlaki at Black Sheep, salad and pita at Crazy Spoon, and spaghetti Bolognese at Vesuvio Pizzeria Ristorante.

One day gives me a beach outing, time around town, and plenty of reasons to recommend a longer stay. Skiathos gets five stars from me.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Arriving at Skiathos Airport and taking the bus into town
• Casa Blue Sea View near the harbor
• Getting to Koukounaries Beach by bus
• Exploring Skiathos Town’s streets and waterfront
• Food stops at Black Sheep, Crazy Spoon, and Vesuvio
• My five-star verdict

USEFUL LINKS

Full Skiathos guide and video
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/maxwells-kitchen-podcast/skiathos-travel-guide

Skiathos Airport
https://www.jsi-airport.gr/en/

Skiathos bus routes and timetables
https://skiathostransports.gr/en/

Casa Blue Sea View
https://casablueskiathos.gr/en/casa-blue-sea-view/

Official Skiathos tourism information — Visit Greece
https://www.visitgreece.gr/en/islands/sporades/skiathos

More Maxwell’s Kitchen travel episodes
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/podcast/itineraries

Prices mentioned reflect this trip. Check current transport schedules, accommodation rates, and restaurant opening hours before making plans.

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Spend 24 hours in Santorini, Greece, with me as I explore Fira, stay at Theoxenia Caldera Hotel, head to Oia for sunset, and find gyros and tzatziki along the way.

The trip starts with the airport bus to Fira. From there, I check into a hotel with an unassuming entrance and some of the most generous hospitality I have experienced.

The host marks up a map with recommendations, offers to do my laundry, and even offers a backup ride to the airport if transportation falls through before my early departure. He also arranges breakfast the night before so I can take it with me.

Around Fira, I explore the narrow lanes and look out over the caldera, with cruise ships below and small hotels, terraces, and pools built into the cliffs.

Then it’s on to Oia for sunset, where the crowds are part of the story. The views draw people from across the island, and the little walkways become packed as everyone looks for a place to watch.

Food stops include Obelix and Karvounaki, with gyros, tzatziki, and prices from the trip. I also cover the hotel cost and getting around by bus.

This is a focused one-day Santorini itinerary built around Fira and Oia. The scenery delivers, but the food and hospitality are just as much a part of why Santorini earns five stars.

In This Episode

• Santorini’s volcanic landscape and history
• Taking the airport bus to Fira
• Staying at Theoxenia Caldera Hotel
• Exploring Fira and its caldera views
• Visiting Oia for sunset
• Gyros and tzatziki at Obelix and Karvounaki
• Breakfast arrangements before an early departure
• Hotel and food prices from the trip

Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_2t3TJ78Zw

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

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

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This episode is about whether or not life has gotten easier over the centuries. We have more technology to help us, but is it helping or harming compared to our ancestors?

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24 hours in Capri, Italy. Ferry from Naples, Marina Grande, the funicular, Piazza Umberto, and one of the most beautiful day trips you can do in southern Italy.

Capri does not feel real. It feels like somebody built a luxury dream sequence in the middle of the sea and then let tourists loose on it. This is the fast version - how to get there, how to get around, where to eat, and what’s actually worth your time if you’ve only got one day.

The One-Day Itinerary

• Ferry from Naples to Capri
• Arrive in Marina Grande and stash your bag
• Take the funicular (or walk) up to Capri Town
• Explore Piazza Umberto and the streets around it
• Lunch stop at Longano
• Wander the island and take in the views
• Ferry back to Naples
• Alibus shuttle to Naples Airport area
• Crash at BenBo / Bed & Boarding if you’ve got an early flight

Getting There

• Naples → Capri ferry schedules
https://www.snav.it/en/destinations/capri-e-sorrento-2/napoli-capri
https://www.capri.com/en/ferry-schedule

Getting Around

• Capri funicular + bus schedules
https://www.capri.com/en/bus-schedule
https://www.capri.net/en/e/getting-around

Stay Here

BenBo / Bed & Boarding (Naples Airport)
https://bednboarding.com/en

Food + Drinks

Longano Ristorante Pizzeria (Capri)
https://www.longanocapri.com/en/index

Useful Links

• Marina Grande overview + luggage storage info
https://www.capri.com/en/e/marina-grande

• Piazzetta / Piazza Umberto overview
https://www.capri.com/en/e/la-piazzetta-capri

• Naples Airport Alibus shuttle
https://www.aeroportodinapoli.it/en/by-bus

Website
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Quick Tips

• Capri is insanely popular in summer, so expect crowds.
• If you’re only there for the day, stash your bag near Marina Grande and move lighter.
• The funicular is the easiest way up to Capri Town, but walking gives you a much better feel for the island.
• If you have an early Naples flight, sleeping near the airport is way less stressful than gambling on a 4:30 a.m. taxi plan.

Opening song “Temporary Home" written and performed by Amanda Pascali.
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This episode is about Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and the state of the United States with the upcoming Election 2024.

Opening song “Chiptune Fighter" written by SCOREWIZARDS.

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This episode is about where ideas come from, and whether real life is better than the imaginary.

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Ferry from Naples, Ischia Porto, Via Roma, the Aragonese Castle, and one of the most beautiful island stops in southern Italy.

Ischia feels like the Capri that somehow stayed a little more grounded. It’s volcanic, lush, crowded in summer, and ridiculously beautiful. This is the fast version: how to get there, where to stay, what to eat, and what’s actually worth your time if you’ve only got one day.

The One-Day Itinerary

Ferry from Naples to Ischia

Walk from the port into Ischia Porto

Explore the harbor and the town center

Beach stop near Spiaggia di San Pietro

Wander Via Roma and Via Alfredo De Luca

See the Aragonese Castle from the eastern side

Dinner on Via Roma

Dream about moving here permanently

Getting There

Naples to Ischia ferry schedules

https://www.ischia.it/en/how-to-get-ischia/maritime-timetable-ischia-naples

https://shop.caremar.it/en/

Getting Around

Ischia transport and island info

https://www.ischia.it/en/prices-and-crossings-from-and-to-ischia

https://www.ischia.it/en/

Stay Here

Hotel Terme Oriente

https://www.hoteltermeorienteischia.it/it/

Food + Drinks

Ristorante Da Raffaele

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g580214-d1809554-Reviews-Ristorante_Da_Raffaele-Ischia_Isola_d_Ischia_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html

Useful Links

Aragonese Castle of Ischia

https://www.castelloaragoneseischia.com/en/plan-your-visit

Aragonese Castle overview

https://www.ischia.it/en/castello-aragonese

Spiaggia di San Pietro area

https://www.ischia.it/en/

Quick Tips

There is no airport on Ischia, so you’re coming in by ferry.

Ischia Porto is extremely walkable if you’re only doing a quick overnight or day trip.

Via Roma is the main evening strip, and it gets busy once the beach crowd comes back in.

If you want to see more of the island next time, rent a scooter near the port and keep moving.

Opening song “Uccellino (Little Bird)” written and performed by Amanda Pascali.
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This episode is about going back to school, Labor Day, popsicles, and everything in-between.

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Spend 24 hours in Valletta, Malta, exploring stone streets, staircases, and Grand Harbour viewpoints, with stops at the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens.

I’m Cody Maxwell, and this episode of Maxwell’s Kitchen Euro Trip opens with a short introduction to Malta’s history before covering the airport transfer, Casa Lapira, and exploring Valletta on foot.

Along the way, I stop at Kantina Café for bruschetta and Cisk beer, then visit Is-Suq tal-Belt food market for pizza topped with Maltese sausage and onions. After dark, the buildings light up and fireworks become an unexpected part of my evening.

I enjoy the history, harbor views, and food, but I’m looking for something different from this part of my summer trip. One day gives me a good introduction to Valletta; exploring the rest of Malta would need more time. My verdict is four stars.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Malta’s history and Valletta’s setting
• Traveling from the airport into the city
• Casa Lapira and a central base
• Exploring Valletta’s streets and staircases
• Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens
• Bruschetta, Cisk beer, and Maltese sausage pizza
• Valletta after dark and my four-star verdict

USEFUL LINKS

Full Valletta guide and video
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/maxwells-kitchen-podcast/valletta-malta-travel-guide

Malta International Airport
https://www.maltairport.com/

Malta Public Transport
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/

TD4 Airport Direct — airport to Valletta
https://www.publictransport.com.mt/route/TD4/

Casa Lapira
https://casalapira.com/

Kantina Café
https://www.kantinamalta.com/

Is-Suq tal-Belt food market
https://issuqtalbelt.com/

More Maxwell’s Kitchen travel episodes
https://maxwellskitchenpodcast.com/podcast/itineraries

Prices and transport details mentioned reflect this trip. Check current services, rates, and opening hours before making plans. The fireworks occur during my visit and are not a guaranteed nightly attraction.

Hosted and produced by Cody Maxwell.

Once a week I'll pick a topic and run thru ideas about it for a few minutes...

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This episode is about competing with yourself, and trying to develop strong daily habits. Comparison can kill momentum, but self-competition fuels consistent growth. When you measure progress against your past self—not someone else's highlight reel—you build real, lasting habits that stack up over time.

Whether you're building new habits or breaking old ones, this video explores that which will help you stay focused on your own journey—because real progress comes from beating what you did yesterday, instead of someone else's.

Opening song “Chiptune Fighter" written by SCOREWIZARDS.

All production by Cody Maxwell.

Artwork by Cody Maxwell.

Opening graphic assets by motionstate.

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