The Irish Podcast

Sorrento: Is it Budget Friendly? Holiday Hacks, Sun Beds & Private Beaches

In today’s episode we’ll  be covering our next destination, Sorrento. We'll be chatting about:
Why we went to Sorrento
Exploring the Almalfi Coast
Transport, accommodation, food and fun
The value for money
and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Sorrento, Naples or the Almalfi Coast
Make sure you’re subscribed and if you like this episode then please give us a five star rating. You can find us on instagram and tiktok at @altlivin and find out more about us on altlivin.com
Sorrento is not located on the Amalfi Coast, but instead on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the region of Campania in southern Italy between the Bay of Naples and the famed coastline.
- Sorrento is extremely popular with Irish people. Hotel Bristol does great package deals.
Food:
Garden barKiosk bar
Le Petit Bistr96Qui
Fun: The Issue with Sunbeds
Go to Ischia rather than Capri
Break into a hotel beach
Piazza della Vittoria
Piazza Tasso
Overall Score for Sorrento: 67
 
ABOUT SEASON ONE
Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it’s really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.
ABOUT US
Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. 
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net
Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.
 
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE)
Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities:
Naples
Salerno
Sorrento
Rome
Siena
Florence
La Spezia (and Riomaggiore)
Venice
Desenzano del Garda
Sirmione
Malcesine
Riva del Garda
Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop
 
JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence)
Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence.
The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857
FOLLOW US
Website: www.altlivin.comInstagram: @altlivinTikTok: @altlivinYoutube: /Altlivin 
We’re Jane and Cormac. We hope you enjoyed our Sorrento episode and come back next time where we’ll be talking about our next leg of the trip in Italy, Rome. If you liked our podcast then please subscribe, and please give us a 5 star review, it’s free and takes just a couple of seconds. You can follow us on socials at altlivin and you can download our excel sheet with all of accommodation, restaurant, transport, experience and budget details for our six week holiday on altlivin.com.

Visit Salerno, the Budget Amalfi Coast Destination: Boat Rentals, Michelin Food & Festivals

Welcome to The Irish Podcast. Ireland has long been a country of emigrants. With the cost of living spiralling rapidly, many have left its shores. 
Cormac and Jane have been on the road for eight months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it’s really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com
In today’s episode we’ll  be covering:
Why we chose Salerno
Exploring the Almalfi Coast
Transport, accommodation, food and fun
Value for money
and some overall tips if you're planning on visiting Salerno or the Amalfi Coast
ABOUT SEASON ONE
Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it’s really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.
ABOUT US
Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. 
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net
Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE)
Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities:
Naples
Salerno
Sorrento
Rome
Siena
Florence
La Spezia (and Riomaggiore)
Venice
Desenzano del Garda
Sirmione
Malcesine
Riva del Garda
Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop
JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence)
Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence.
The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857
FOLLOW US
Website: www.altlivin.comInstagram: @altlivinTikTok: @altlivinYoutube: /Altlivin 

Explore Naples on a Budget: Expectations vs Reality, Trip Highlights, Food and Fun

Welcome to The Irish Podcast. Ireland has long been a country of emigrants. With the cost of living spiralling rapidly, many have left its shores. 
Cormac and Jane have been on the road for six months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it’s really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com
Welcome to the first official Irish Expat podcast In today’s episode we’ll  be covering:
Why we chose to visit Naples
Expectations vs Reality: Is Naples a Dangerous city?
Transport: The Flight, Taxis/Free Now/Trains
Accommodation: The best locations and review of our stays
Food: How to navigate your way through restaurants in Italy
Fun: The best bars, culture and historical attractions
Value for Money
ABOUT SEASON ONE
Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it’s really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.
ABOUT US
Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. 
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net
Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE)
Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities:
Naples
Salerno
Sorrento
Rome
Siena
Florence
La Spezia (and Riomaggiore)
Venice
Desenzano del Garda
Sirmione
Malcesine
Riva del Garda
Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop
JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence)
Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence.
The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857
FOLLOW US
Website: www.altlivin.comInstagram: @altlivinTikTok: @altlivinYoutube: /Altlivin 

Planning a Trip? Our 7 Week Travel Guide, Budget Holidays & Why We Moved From Ireland to Italy. Intro Episode.

Welcome to The Irish Podcast. Ireland has long been a country of emigrants. With the cost of living spiralling rapidly, many have left its shores. 
Cormac and Jane have been on the road for six months travelling the length and breadth of Italy. Each week the pair discuss travel tips, realistic budgets, and share what it’s really like for a bartender and an arts worker to move abroad. Now living in Florence, this podcast honestly documents their move away from Ireland. You can find out more at www.altlivin.com
Welcome to the first Irish Expat podcast In today’s episode we’ll  be covering:
Our decision to leave Ireland
Why we chose Italy
Where we went on our amazing six week holiday
Our overall budget for travelling
Where we are now
ABOUT SEASON ONE
Irish Expats Cormac and Jane discuss their highs and lows of travel. Season one follows their journey across Italy. Topics include remote working, realistic travel budgets, top tips, and what it’s really like to work and live abroad. In season one, each episode will focus on a region or city they visited on their six-week holiday from Southern Naples to Lake Garda in the North.
ABOUT US
Cormac is a professional Irish bartender having worked in the hotel and bar industry for 8 years. Originally from Leitrim, he studied Hotel Management and Business at GMIT. He was working in Galway in the bar trade for 5 years before he decided to move abroad. His original plan was to work on a vineyard in Northern Italy using WWOOF. 
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices. Find out more: https://wwoof.net
Jane is a communications consultant working in the culture and energy sectors. She has previously produced and promoted international organisations including Web Summit, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European Capital of Culture projects. After 10+ years of working in Communications & Events, Jane has transitioned to fully remote consulting work. Although regularly travelling back to Ireland for work, she is now based in Florence with Cormac.
DOWNLOAD OUR FREE DAY-BY-DAY GUIDE (FREE)
Here is our day by day excel sheet of our 6 week summer trip across Italy. It includes the following categories: Dates, Transport Methods, Accommodation Links, Fun (Tours, Bars & Excursions), Food and Tips for the following cities:
Naples
Salerno
Sorrento
Rome
Siena
Florence
La Spezia (and Riomaggiore)
Venice
Desenzano del Garda
Sirmione
Malcesine
Riva del Garda
Download the travel guide for free at: https://www.altlivin.com/shop
JOIN OUR EVENTS: The Irish Pub Tour (Florence)
Join Cormac and Jane for a tour of the best Irish pubs in Florence. Learn about the history of Irish whiskeys and gins, how to pull the perfect pint of Guinness and make new friends on a drinking adventure across the beautiful city of Florence.
The group travels to four bars across the city. 4+ Drinks included. Learn more: https://www.airbnb.ie/experiences/4177857
FOLLOW US
Website: www.altlivin.comInstagram: @altlivinTikTok: @altlivinYoutube: /Altlivin 
 
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