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KK settles in at Andronis Arcadia, a resort & spa on the edge of Oia, a picturesque village on the Greek island of Santorini. 

SHOWNOTES

Places KK mentions in the show:

Dolce Far Niente - the Italian art of doing nothing


Theros Wave Bar 

theroswavebar.gr

instagram.com/theroswavebar

Andronis Arcadia

https://www.andronis.com/hotels/andronis-arcadia/

Pacman Sunset Bar & Beefbar - two restaurants on property at Andronis Arcadia

Lauda Restaurant at Arcadia’s sister property Andronis Boutique Hotel. Exquisite nine course tasting menu at oldest restaurant in Oia with views of the caldera.

Laudarestaurant.com

Ammoudi Bay - The bay just below the cliffs of Oia. Accessible by 15 minute walking path from the edge of the village or via road.

Therasia …a very small island in the caldera. Access via water taxi from Ammoudi Bay and go for lunch at Qhera. 

Marikay’s (Hassapiko on Google Maps) Late night music and crafted cocktails in the village of Oia

Andronis Arcadia Playlist on Spotify 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uVwcmgIyFHQ7f7N4V5Jyz?si=906cadde6c1a428f

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Zkni3OfgNmZVr1RtBkSKf?si=e57b39e681704444

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KK covers the dramatic villages and beaches of Santorini by quad bike and shares why it will always be her favorite of all the Greek Islands.

SHOWNOTES- 
Places mentioned in this episode:

Santorini - popular name of the island. Also known as THIRA.

Fira - Main town on the island and also referred to as THERA or THIRA

https://goo.gl/maps/udetffMzARjDSMFFA

Oia- Loveliest village on the island and pronounced EE-ah 

https://goo.gl/maps/9N3keu5tpcgWFicw8

Spanakopita - Spinach filled pastry 

Santo Winery - santowines.gr

https://www.instagram.com/santo_wines/?hl=en

Assyrtiko … a white wine varietal, similar to a Sauvignon Blanc 

Yamas! - Cheers!

Akrotiri - Archeological site of Minoan civilization that inhabited the island before its eruption. 

http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh355.jsp?obj_id=2410

Red Beach - Accessible on foot or by boat.

White Beach - Only accessible by boat, pick up available at these coordinates 

https://goo.gl/maps/HYtqiqa7GazPebff7 

Black Beaches - Kamari (most popular) Perivolos and Perissa (farther from Fira, but best)

Aegean Safran - Resatuarant and Beach Club Bar on Perivolos Beach, with a Santorini Salad - Salad unique to the island with local tomatoes and soft cheese. Don’t miss the Tzatzki and fried potatoes, as well. https://www.instagram.com/safranaegean_restaurant/?hl=en

Tephra Cocktail Bar or Deilino - Sunset spots in Oia...or find these spots on maps and look for others nearby. 

https://www.instagram.com/deilino_food_drink_shisha/?hl=en

Open Air Cinema near Kamari with a full bar and lounge beach chairs. To secure your ticket, you must be in line well before the sun sets.

https://santorinicinema.com/

Barolo Restaurant - New restaurant that is all the buzz this season.

https://www.instagram.com/barolorestsantorini/?hl=en

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KK hires a boat and charts a custom course between two of Malta’s islands from the Blue Grotto to the Blue Lagoon.

SHOWNOTES -

Places KK mentions in the show:

The Embassy Valletta Hotel -KK’s go to hotel with rich, sultry rooms, some with sea view balconies, and a rooftop pool overlooking the Madonna Basilica.

https://www.embassyvallettahotel.com/

Grano - Epic sandwiches  Instagram.com/granomalta

Oriel Windows - Iconic painted window boxes on buildings

Marsaxlokk - the fishing village with colorful wooden boats called Luzzu

Grazzi ħafna! Thank you very much!  (For Captain Marcellino)

Blue Grotto - Group of arches and caves that have been carved into the cliffs by the sea currents, with small boat tours from shore.

Um El-Faroud Wreck - Popular diving site near The Blue Grotto

Dingli Cliffs - White cliffs on southwestern side of Malta 

Popeye Village - The original film set of the 1980 film Popeye with Robin Williams

Comino -  The smallest of Malta’s three islands and home to The Blue Lagoon

Cominotto - An even smaller islet with beach near Comino

St Paul’s Bay - Cove near St Paul’s Island where Apostle Paul shipwrecked

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We will also start sessions of Q and KK…where KK will answer your burning travel questions.

Saħħa! Sah-ha! Cheers! 

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KK shares  just a few of the reasons why everyone should experience  the Mediterranean islands of Malta .

SHOWNOTES -

Places KK mentions in the show:

The Republic of Malta -A small nation made up of the three islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino - 

Valletta - the main city named after Grand Master Valetta who helped lead the Knights to victory against the Ottomans 

Barraka Lift - an elevator from the Grand Harbor to the Upper Barraka Gardens 

Upper Barraka Gardens- Small garden with WW2 command center underneath and with views over the entire Grand Harbor and Three Cities

Knights of Malta- or Knights of St John - a Catholic military order that was formed in the 11 century.

Pastizzi… traditional savoury pastries filled with ricotta or curried peas

St John’s Co-cathedral -Massive cathedral with tombs of former knights and the famous Caravaggio painting, ‘The Beheading of St John the Baptist’ 

Triton Fountain - Marking the entrance of Valletta at the City Gate, and hub for the central bus depot with service throughout the main island of Malta

Mdina - The Silent City KK visits for lunch and “meditation” due to the quiet, pristine streets. 

Markus Divinus …the boutique winery from which KK orders a Zafrana cuvée, their take on Sauvignon Blanc with local Girgentina grapes

Mdina Glass - Exquisite hand blown local glass 

https://www.mdinaglass.com.mt/en/home.htm#.Y_4REezMI_W

Sliema…. The town across the opposite side of Valletta where KK scours Zara for her next outfit

The Embassy Valletta Hotel -KK’s go to hotel with rich, sultry rooms, some with sea view balconies, and a rooftop pool overlooking the Madonna Basilica..and where KK ends her night. https://www.embassyvallettahotel.com/

The Harbor Club - Mediterranean with a French influence restaurant with terrace down at the Grand Harbor  https://www.theharbourclubmalta.com/

Rabbit - Brought here by the Phoenicians, and on practically every menu including the national dish, Rabbit Stew

The Bridge Bar - Jazz club with outside tables on staggered street steps, where KK listens to Etta James and reminisces about her love of Malta.

Join KK in two days, and continue through these Maltese Islands only this time on a private boat wandering in and out from the sea. 

Bomba! YES! (When an plan comes together  perfectly)

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KK escapes to the medieval town of Cefalù on the northern coast of Sicily finding plenty of food and drink along the way. 

SHOWNOTES -

Places KK mentions in the show:

La Rocca: The Rock. 270 meters high. Like Gibraltar it dominates the tiny village

Caldura Bay: a much less crowded beach and coves on the quieter side of Cefalù

Hotel La Calette: KK’s go to hotel surrounded by Mediterranean gardens overlooking the sea.

Calvetta Selvaggia: A secluded swimming cove

Calette Reef Club: Elevated “beach” club with day beds and water sports in protected cove 

Duomo: Cefalù’s Cathedral with Golden Mosaic of Christ

Mandralisca Museum : Antonello da Messina’s  ‘Portrait of a Sailor’ that is said to follow you with his eyes 

KK’s favorite upscale eateries: 

        Cortile Pepe

instagram.com/cortilepepe

https://www.cortilepepe.it/

         Triscele 

instagram.com/triscele_ristorante

Mandralisca Sedici 

        instagram.com/mandralisca16

         Brama 

instagram.com/brama_cefalu

Porta Marina: Grand archway and one of Cefalù’s most photographed spots that opens onto Spiaggia del Porto Vecchia…a small manicured beach 

Lavatoio Medievale : Ancient Arab Laundry

Enoteca Le Petit Tonneau: a wine shop with tiny balcony over the sea where we had Etna Bianco - Giovanni Rosso and formaggio

Instagram.com/lepetittonneau

http://www.lepetittonneau.it/

Via Mare: seaside path along the rocks 

Jureka Wine Bar: Cocktail heaven…

Instagram.com/jureka_winebar

Go to instagram.com/traveltalkk for Jureka reels and recipes 

Join KK next week as we leave Sicily and fly 200 miles south, to the islands of Malta. 

Arrivederci amici- goodbye, friends!

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KK reveals hidden gardens and artistic metro stations, all while stopping for souffles along the way. 

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Shownotes

Places KK mentions in the show:

Le Récamier : A garden terrace cafe and KK’s go to for soufflés. Lerecamier.com

Musée Carnavalet: The free museum of Parisian history with secret access to THE garden. The main garden restaurant is now under new ownership as FABULA and will reopen in Summer 2023.    Carnavalet.paris.fr  / www.fabula.paris

Hotel Les Tournelles: Charming, very reasonable hotel with exceptional A/C near Place des Vosges   lestournelles.com

Place des Vosges: Popular large square with cafes and center park. 

Jardin de l’Hotel du Sully: Sully’s secret garden behind the red door, in one of the corners of Place des Vosges

Hôtel de Sens: another lovely garden near Pont Marie

Ile St Louis: the smaller of two islands in the Seine. Where KK likes to stay and she ate lunch at…

Sorza: cozy restaurant on Ile St Louis with a prix fixe menu. KK loves the Parmesan Soufflé and pastas. 

TOP THREE METRO STATIONS WITH ART:

Place de la Concord 

You must arrive on or track down the number 12 line to find a Crossword


ARTS ET MÉTIERS

 Arrive via the number 11, to be in a submarine. 


Louvre - Rivoli 

Take Line 1 to this stunningly intimate  “gallery” full of replicas from the Louvre

Musician Joe Santoni  - IG @joe.santoni

Bonne nuit-  - good night! 

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 KK takes you on a Tournée Romantique (Tour of Romance) with perfect stops for two throughout the City of Love. 

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Places KK mentions in the show:

Hotel Château Voltaire in the Saint-Honoré quarter, near Place Vendôme, the Louvre & Jardin du Tuileries https://www.chateauvoltaire.com

Dear Jane, a coffee café set up to look and feel as if you are in your friend’s cozy kitchen   instagram.com/dearjanebakery

The Wall of Love in Montmartre, an area of Paris with sweeping views and cobblestoned streets

The Instagrammable Café Le Vrai Paris - The Real Paris   http://levraiparis-bistrot.com/

Montmartre Cemetery with Michel Berger and France Gall

L’Hotel Particulier Montmartre near the idyllic Villa Léandre     https://www.hotelparticulier.com/

Museé Rodin - The sculpture garden was in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris  https://www.musee-rodin.fr/

Pont des Arts to Cour Carrée, the square courtyard in the Louvre Palace  

Le Café Marly - a brasserie under the Louvre Arcade  https://cafe-marly.com/

Flâner (an aimless stroll) through the Jardin des Tuileries 

Georges - Rooftop Restaurant at The Centre Pompidou  https://restaurantgeorgesparis.com/

Chez Francis - café with tables facing Eiffel Tower  https://chezfrancis-paris.com/

Chateau Voltaire’s sultry bar…
 La Coquille d´Or  

Soixante Quinze cocktail - A (French) 75

A Bientot! See you soon. 

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KK continues cruising the Mediterranean from episode 13 and takes a closer look at a long list of easy cruise ports from Spain  to Greece. 

SHOWNOTES - 

Places KK mentions in this episode:

The Straight of Gibraltar 

Gibraltar - 15 min walk to the town or take a tour up to The Rock from  port entrance. 

Malaga, Spain  - walk 15 min or take short paid shuttle to old town and  beaches. 

Cartegena, Spain - docks across from old town…eat Tapas! 

Island of Mallorca - Shuttle or Taxi to Palma Old Town, or taxi the opposite way to beach coves. Stunning island. 

Barcelona - A short paid shuttle drops you across from the base of  Las Ramblas. A pedestrian boulevard that runs up from the sea into the heart of Barri Gotic, the old city. 

Marseille - Gateway to Provence - Best to use a ship or prearranged tour. 

St Tropez (tender)  Ship tenders drop you  in town.

Monaco - Ships dock or tender directly into town. With the  palace of Monacoville above and the yacht harbor below.  Villefranche sur Mer - a tiny village, 15 min by train from  Monaco. 

Calvi (tender) - on the French Island of Corsica. Tenders drop you right in town. 

Livorno, Italy - Not easy but the gateway to Tuscany. Top pick here is a day in Lucca or San Gimingnao. 

Civitavecchia - port of Rome. Take the train, but only to save money. Otherwise, take the ship transfer, which drops you in Rome and guarantees to get you back to the ship in time. KK also mentions the Etruscan town of Tarquinia. 

Naples (listen to episode 7) - easy to explore Naples, Pompeii, or catch a ferry directly from the port to Capri or Sorrento. Take a train to the Palace of Caserta. 

Taormina - You will tender in to the beach town of Giardini Naxos , and are under the town which sits 200 meters high above. You can spend a day at the beach or make your way up to the town. Listen to episode 3 for more on Taormina.

The Island of Malta -  Ships arrive just a short walk from the Elevator lift to the town of Valletta that I mention in episode 5. 

Around the Boot of Italy we turn north up into the Adriatic Sea which runs along the entire eastern coast of Italy. 

Greek island of Corfu - Watch the Durrells of Corfu - 30 min walk along the waterfront into old town or catch a taxi at the main gate for $15/up to 4 ppl

Kotor, Montenegro - ships sail through the stunning bay of Kotor. One of the scenic highlights of the mediterranean. KK eats pizza by the slice at Pizzeria Pronto.

Croatia - 

Dubrovnik - Take flat rate taxi into town. 

Split - usually a 10-15 min walk into town 

Korcula and Hvar - small islands where tenders drop you in town .

Vodice and Zadar - small towns only a short walk from the pier. 

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Nafplion, Greece - A great port for boutique shopping, eating gyros and swimming off the nearby beach. 

Any small Greek island likely has the same playbook… a walk through a quaint village, seaside lunch, and an ocean swim… within walking distance from the pier.

Mykonos - Known as the party island, it is the greek’s answer to ibiza. 

Rhodes - Ships dock in old town and 20 min walk to the beach. 

Santorini, Greece - the most dramatic and KK’s favorite of all the Greek Islands.  

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KK sails through the Mediterranean sharing why cruising these waters is a fabulous option, even for non-cruisers, and offers tips from what to look for no in a cruise to making the most of your time in port.

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If all these ports seem overwhelming, and you would love to know exactly what to do in port or  help choosing the best Mediterranean cruise, KK  offers 1 hr consultations. She will run through your specific itinerary and pull together  a custom game plan before you even leave home. Simply visit kkrobbins.com and click on the cruise tab to book. 

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