Episode Naples, Italy Part 1
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In this episode, the FAQ is: How do I get to and from the airport? I am an inexperienced flyer and need to know how to get there and back if I don\u2019t take a taxi or Uber/Lyft, which can be very expensive.
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Today\u2019s Destination is Naples, Italy Part 1
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Today\u2019s Misstep- I took the Subway in the wrong direction.\xa0
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Travel Advice: Use Chat GPT for travel ideas, but verify the results
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Today\u2019s destination: Naples, Italy Part 1
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Naples, Napoli is about an hour from Rome by train.
It\u2019s an Under-rated city. Some rough edges may exist, but give it a chance.
It\u2019s a city not to be missed. It\u2019s a Step 5 trip because you need to be experienced as a traveler to be here solo.
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https://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/campania/naples
My new Servas friend Rossana has lived in the Vomero neighborhood for 20 years.
Here\u2019s some more background. The third-largest city in Italy is full of history, art, architecture, and delicious food, yet it gets a bad rap for its crime and grime. While these blemishes are a reality for residents, they're far from ubiquitous, especially where tourism concerns them. Find higher ground at places like Certosa e Museo di San Martino, and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views. Stroll the Via Caracciolo e Lungomare di Napoli as I did for a full day, or chat with friendly locals like Rossana, and you'll experience some of the magic this port city holds. And, of course, you can't forget the joy that comes from that first bite of Neapolitan pizza (in the city credited with inventing the pizza), nor that perfect gelato.\xa0
https://www.amoitaly.com/napoli/vomero.html
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The Art Stations, distributed along Metro lines 1 and 6, include more than 180 pieces of art created by 90 international authors and local architects, allowing them to combine different architectural styles. I often used the Quattro Giordano metro stop. If you don\u2019t ride the subway, you miss all of these.
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Mappatella Beach is where I went swimming along the coast.
Via Chiaia (Vee-ya, Kaya heeya) district is a high-end and strolling area.
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https://www.visititaly.eu/places-and-tours/district-chiaia-naples
Art Museum with Toledo.
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Beautiful old and pop art.
Rossana is retired, volunteers with kids, and lives with two cats.
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https://sscnapoli.it/en/league-standings/
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https://www.italia.it/en/campania/naples/posillipo
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Today\u2019s Misstep: I took the Subway in the wrong direction because I did not realize there were three levels instead of two. Don\u2019t make my mistake. Ask if there\u2019s another level before you board the wrong train. And if you are wrong, you can always go back the other direction.
Today\u2019s Travel Advice- Use Chat GPT for travel ideas, but verify the results
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In previous podcasts, I mentioned how to use Chat GPT for travel. If you\u2019re not using it, you could miss out on some great hidden gems for your travel. I bet your tour guides use this tool to learn some secrets and factoids for their upcoming tours. So why keep yourself in the dark? Use Perplexity or whatever AI program you like best, and explore before you leave home. However, do check the responses for hallucinations.
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