Dialled-In Travel, Antiparos with Athanasia Comninos, Episode 5

Dialled-In Travel, Lisbon with Four Creatives, Episode 6

This week we’ve mixed up our format a little bit to speak to four different Portuguese creatives. First, we speak to João Magalhães Correia [https://www.instagram.com/jamagalhaescorreia/], an award-winning Portuguese chef who's behind two of Lisbon’s most-loved restaurants, Bar Alimentar [https://www.instagram.com/bar__alimentar/] and Tricky’s [https://www.instagram.com/cometotrickys/], and is a partner in the excellent cocktail bar Fúria [https://www.instagram.com/furia.lisboa/] to get his bar and restaurant recommendations.  Then we head over to find Eduardo Marecos Duarte [https://www.instagram.com/eduardomarecos/], who was previously the head of Soho House’s Cities Without Houses in Lisbon and is now the Head of Marketing and Culture for the new Standard Hotel in Lisbon [https://www.standardhotels.com/lisbon/properties/lisbon], to chat about his culture picks. After that we head over the bridge to find nightlife queen, Ana Fernandes, [https://www.instagram.com/ananyc/] who spent several years in New York City, working in fashion and nightlife, before returning to open the NY-style Burger Queens of Caparica [https://www.instagram.com/burgerqueensofcaparica/] restaurant, bar and events space, to get her nightlife picks and talk about local music genres.  And lastly, we put a call in to creative director, fashion designer, and most recently wellbeing enthusiast Magas [https://www.instagram.com/joaomglhs/] (aka Joao Magalhães), who is usually Lisbon based but is currently spending some time in Rio, to get his wellbeing recommendations, with a little fashion thrown in. Watch and follow us on YouTube here. [https://www.youtube.com/@dialled-in.travel]  Follow UJ on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/urbanjunkies/]. Subscribe to our newsletter here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/subscribe/]. Check out our Dialled-In Travel website section (with maps, playlists and more) here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/dialled-in/].  Here’s what we cover today: General show and Lisbon intro until (until 3:13) and then we get into the interviews with our insiders. 3:14- Intro to Bar Alimentar 3:37- Lisbon restaurant landscape 7:20- João’s Lisbon Restaurant Guide 15:05- Intro to Eduardo 15:20- Eduardo’s Cultural Guide 29:00- Intro to Ana 29:15- Ana’s Nightlife and Music Guide 35:36- Intro to Magas 38:10- Magas’ Wellbeing Guide 40:55- Magas’ Fisherman’s Trail Trip, from Porto Covo 43:25- A few fashion thoughts from Magas: boutiques, designers, and tips 47:24- Lisbon hotel landscape from Taryn/UJ- what’s here, what’s coming 48:44- The five hotels we’d recommend right now 49:48- Thank you to Bairro Alto Hotel 50:17- Thank you British Airways 50:31- Thank you to Roselyn Silva ************** For our map to this episode: Lisbon Google Map with all recommendations pinned here [https://www.google.com/maps/@/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!11m1!2stqthnyCYlw7wx4jTTGSfCYGFJnVOew?g_ep=CAISEjI2LjEyLjIuODg0NjExMjE2MBgAILffASpILDk0Mjk3Njk5LDk0Mjg0NDk5LDk0MjMxMTg4LDk0MjgwNTY4LDQ3MDcxNzA0LDk0MjE4NjQxLDk0MjgyMTM0LDk0Mjg2ODY5QgJDTw%3D%3D].  THANK YOU TO OUR GUESTS! For more information on our guests featured: 🌟João Magalhães Correia - His Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamagalhaescorreia/], Bar Alimentar [https://www.instagram.com/bar__alimentar/], Tricky’s [https://www.instagram.com/cometotrickys/], and Furia [https://www.instagram.com/furia.lisboa/]. 🌟Eduardo Marecos Duarte - His Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/eduardomarecos/] and The Standard, Lisbon [https://www.standardhotels.com/lisbon/properties/lisbon]. 🌟Ana Fernandes - Her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ananyc/] and Burger Queens of Caparica [https://www.instagram.com/burgerqueensofcaparica/]. 🌟Magas/ João Magalhães - His Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/joaomglhs/] Thank you to our Supporters: Bairro Alto Hotel Centrally located, with a great restaurant and bar, the Bairro Alto Hotel is a great choice for your Lisbon stay. Read our review here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/travel/bairro-alto-hotel/].  British Airways Fly direct from London to Lisbon with British Airways; the flight is 2 hours and 50 minutes.  Visit britishairways.com [http://britishairways.com/] to book.  Roselyn Silva A Lisbon-based designer who combines her African-European roots to create stunning, sophisticated yet fun collections. Visit her Lisbon studio on Praça da Alegria, or view her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/roselyn_silva/] for more information. Dialled-In Travel Music  Written by Luca Ciampi [https://www.instagram.com/luca.cazal.music/].  Filming By João Henriques @whitenegatives  [https://www.instagram.com/whitenegatives/] Editing By Max Olujobi @maxoluj [https://www.instagram.com/maxoluj/] BRoll By Rui Simão Ferreira @rui_simao_ [https://www.instagram.com/rui_simao_/] Taryn’s suit is by Roselyn Silva [https://www.instagram.com/roselyn_silva/] and shoes by Miu Miu [https://www.instagram.com/miumiu/?hl=en]. Please send us any ideas, thoughts, or feedback to info@urbanjunkies.com [info@urbanjunkies.com]. THANK YOU. ❤️

Dialled-In Travel, Antiparos with Athanasia Comninos, Episode 5

With us today is Athanasia Comninos, founder of The Rooster, a beautiful curated resort with 17 individual homes in Antiparos. In our chat, she’ll be telling us about why she first came to Antiparos, what inspired her to open The Rooster, as well as other Antiparos tips and recommendations, including a legendary retro nightclub that you can’t leave the island without visiting.  If you aren’t familiar with Antiparos, it’s becoming quite a magnet for low-key names: Mark Ronson, Ryan Gosling, Matthew McConaughey all have been spotted here, and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson own a home here.  It’s an island that really seems to have something for everyone.  Watch and follow us on YouTube here. [https://www.youtube.com/@dialled-in.travel]  Follow UJ on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/urbanjunkies/]. Subscribe to our newsletter here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/subscribe/]. Check out our Dialled-In Travel website section here (with maps, playlists and more) here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/dialled-in/].  Here’s what we cover today – Athanasia’s background and Antiparos 2025 (until 22:20) and then Athanasia’s Guide with tips and recommendations. 0-0:45 - Intro 0:48- Interview 1:14- Athanasia’s Background 1:21- How she started to come to Antiparos 2:28- What’s special about Antiparos to her 4:40- Antiparos growth 5:20- About The Rooster 6:15- When she launched The Rooster 6:38- The Rooster highlights 6:43- The location 8:46- House of Healing 9:15- The Secret Garden and The Farm 10:37- Lunch with Despina  [https://www.instagram.com/despoinab/] 11:25- Low-rise building 13:13- Leave no trace concept  14:30- Wellbeing close to The Rooster – surfing  15:10- Antiparos in 2025 16:34- What months make the season in Antiparos 17:33- Antiparos stats (size, population) 17:57- Ferries to get there (2 options) 18:57- Reservations –  necessary? 21:02- What The Rooster’s land was initially supposed to be 22:20- Athanasia’s Guide –  her recommendations 22:30- Favourite recent opening 23:37-Favourite restaurant for a casual dinner 24:35- Antiparos weather 24:57- Favourite restaurant for a fun night out with friends 25:30- Favourite sunset spots 25:57- Favourite beach to get away from it all 26:03- Favourite local activity 26:20- Favourite places for music/dancing 27:22- The after hours places 27:52- Favourite touristy things she always recommends 28:35- The caves in Antiparos 28:45- Self drive boats 29:06- Favourite other Greek islands 29:38- Wellbeing in Antiparos   30:25- Offering for kids  30:52- Fill in the blanks…First time you visit Antiparos make sure you… 33:05- Closing and info on our next Lisbon special THANK YOU ATHANASIA! ************** Athanasia Comninos For more information on The Rooster visit their Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therooster.antiparos/]page.  Thanks to our Supporters: BA Fly direct from London to Mykonos or Athen with BA, and then take a ferry to Paros followed by another short one to Antiparos. Visit britishairways.com [http://britishairways.com/] to book.  Dialled-In Travel Music  Written by Luca Ciampi [https://www.instagram.com/luca.cazal.music/].  Taryn’s sunglasses are Palace x Cutler and Gross [https://www.cutlerandgross.com/en-eu/products/palace-cutler-and-gross-mercury-square-sunglass?variant=41327199060071].

Dialled-In Travel, Sifnos with Giorgos Samoilis, Episode 4

With us this week is Giorgos Samoilis, chef and owner of two incredible seafront restaurants on the beautiful island of Sifnos: the farm-to-table restaurant Cantina, and the more casual brasserie Pelicanos. In our chat, he’ll be telling us about his background as a molecular biologist, how he ended up on Sifnos, as well as his recommendations for where to go on an island that we instantly fell for.  If you haven’t heard of, or been to Sifnos before, it’s becoming quite the foodie island, so we knew we had to head over to check it out.  Watch and follow us on YouTube here. [https://www.youtube.com/@dialled-in.travel]  Follow UJ on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/urbanjunkies/]. Subscribe to our newsletter here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/subscribe/]. Check out our Dialled-In Travel website section here (with maps, playlists and more) here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/dialled-in/].  *A quick note on the sound on today’s episode. We had a slight problem with cicadas – ‘filming ‘on location’ has its challenges, even with the best equipment – so please bear with us in a few parts in the first half.  Here’s what we cover today – Giorgos background and Sifnos 2025 (until 13:15) and then Giorgo’s Guide with Tips and Recommendations 0-0:36- Intro 0:37- Interview 1:00- Giorgo’s Background 1:52- About Giorgo’s restaurants  2:38- More on his completely booked restaurant, Cantina 3:16- Giorgo’s molecular biologist background 3:56- Info on how both restaurants are no waste and hyper local 5:24- Background on the land, where we recorded/filmed this; his family’s farm land 6:52- Info on Pelicanos, his second restaurant, the Cycladic brasserie 8:30- Prices in Sifnos today 9:00- Sifnos in 2025 9:20- Info on how it has been intentional, to attract people interested in gastronomy 10:25- Season in Sifnos, 6 months 10:55- Construction on the island 11:42- People coming from everywhere to Sifnos/word of mouth 12:17- Cantina’s global partnerships with Notting HIll Fish Shop [https://www.instagram.com/nottinghillfishshop/] (Dorian [https://www.instagram.com/dorian.nottinghill/], Urchin [https://www.instagram.com/urchinjapanese/]) and Arkestra [https://www.instagram.com/arkestra.ist/] from Istanbul 12:50- Names who are being attracted to Sifnos; Dua Lipa, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Barack Obama 13:15- Giorgo’s guide 12:30- Favourite place for a long lunch 13:57- Favourite place for a casual dinner 14:05- Favourite place for a fun dinner with friends 14:30- Beaches 14:41- Favourite beach to get away from it all 14:56- Favourtie beach that has serviced beds 15:05- Wellbeing, hiking, more info on trails in Sifnos 16:23- Donkeys and Mules, how they still help in Sifnos 17:03- Favourite sunset spot 17:35- Hotels – more 5 stars coming to the island 17:55- Giorgo’s accommodation pick 18:48- Villages in Sifnos 19:12- ‘Nightlife’ 19:27- Favourite bar 19:48- Oldest bar on the island 20:10- Anywhere to dance… 20:20- Favourite excursion location 21:03- Other island recommendations for day trips 21:37- Fill in the blanks… 22:50- High season, how it works  22:35- How to get last minute tables 23:55- Spotify channel – Giorgos has great playlists! (GSAMOILIS [https://open.spotify.com/user/gsamoilis?si=797a9b9e93f842ef&nd=1&dlsi=19b82a4bc77c4204] on Spotify) 24:52- Thank you! 25:04- Closing- visit www.urbanjunkies.com [http://www.urbanjunkies.com] for digital maps etc 25:22- Next episode, we go to Antiparos, to speak to Athanasia Comninos, founder of the chic curated resort, The Rooster [https://theroosterantiparos.com] THANK YOU GIORGOS! ************** Giorgos Samoilis For more information on Giorgos [https://www.instagram.com/endless_g_summer/] visit his Instagram (personal), as well as the accounts for Cantina [https://www.instagram.com/cantina_sifnos/], Pelicanos [https://www.instagram.com/pelicanos_sifnos/], and his Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/user/gsamoilis?si=797a9b9e93f842ef] channel.  *For one night only, Giorgo will be joined by another UJ fave, David Carter [https://www.instagram.com/david.carter.uk/?hl=en] from London’s Michelin star OMA [https://www.instagram.com/oma.london/?hl=en] for a special collaboration, on 27 September.  Thanks to our Supporters: BA Fly direct from London to Mykonos with  BA, and then take a ferry to Sifnos. Visit britishairways.com [http://britishairways.com/] to book.  Dialled-In Travel Music  Written by Luca Ciampi [https://www.instagram.com/luca.cazal.music/].  Taryn’s dress in the video is from Aries [https://www.instagram.com/ariesarise/?hl=en]. Not a Greek label/designer, but as close as we could get; Aries in Greek is the term associated with new beginnings and spring.

Dialled-In Travel, Ibiza with Jade Jagger, Episode 3

A true multihyphenate, Jade’s a jewellery designer, an interior designer, an artist, a creative director, a brand consultant, a brilliant party thrower, and a general purveyor of fun.  She’s also a very good friend of mine. In our chat she’ll be telling us about why she first moved to the island, how she ended up with a night in Pacha’s Global Room, along with her Ibiza recommendations and tips. So come with me over to the White Isle, and let’s get dialled in. Watch and follow us on YouTube here. [https://www.youtube.com/@dialled-in.travel]  Follow UJ on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/urbanjunkies/]. Subscribe to our newsletter here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/subscribe/]. Check out our Dialled-In Travel website section here (with maps, playlists and more) here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/dialled-in/].  Timestamp 0:51- Thank you to our sponsor Ocean Drive Talamanca 2:30- Thank you to British Airways 2:56- Intro to Jade 3:35- Interview starts 3:55- When and why Jade first came to Ibiza 5:25- About the interview location, The Giri Café [https://giricafe.com], how it was in ‘99 6:16- What other areas she likes  6:35- Shout out Ocean Drive 7:09- Formentera 8:02 - Ibiza or Formentera (to live) now 8:45- Jezebel parties at Pacha Ibiza, in their Global Room 10:00- Jezebel in Ibiza again? 10:27- Jade’s music taste  11:26- Her exhibition ‘Medicine Chest’, showing her paintings at La Paloma, Ibiza 11:59- Jade Jagger Jewellery 12:15- Jade Jagger + Annie Ibiza jewellery collection 12:25- Advice for anyone coming to Ibiza for the first time 13:20- Top 10 Guide- her recommendations 15:35- Rapidfire 10 16:14- Shout out BA!  ************* For more information on Jade visit her personal Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jadejezebeljagger/], Jade Jagger Jewellery [https://www.instagram.com/jadejaggerjewellery/], and her website. [https://www.jadejagger.co.uk/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae9DWCq_slA_GzEBfgKr7_wEMaNPFTjq_SedENmN_GvmIbDqsffvdZ8PXMIsw_aem_qX7GIs_cSZQiinLbqBuvCQ]  Jade’s ‘Medicine Chest’ exhibition is on at La Paloma Ibiza [https://www.instagram.com/lapalomaibiza/] until the end of August.  Thanks to our sponsors/supporters :  Ocean Drive Talamanca hotel  Ocean Drive Talamanca is one of our favourite places to stay in Ibiza; it’s seriously our second home. Set moments from the beach, in the local’s much-loved neighbourhood, Talamanca, it’s the perfect location if you’re wanting to do a little bit of everything: it’s close to Ibiza Town and the clubs, and it’s close to the beach and the marina, too. Home to many a DJ passing through, the clientele here may be global, but the staff, many who have been here for several years, instantly make you feel right at home.  For more information or to book, visit their website [https://www.od-hotels.com/hotel-ocean-drive-talamanca-ibiza/].  BA With numerous direct flights daily in the summer to Ibiza, from three different UK airports, they are our airline of choice. If you’re a Silver or Gold member in their Executive Club, you also get access, when you’re flying BA,  to the Ibiza airport VIP Cap des Falcó lounge; head for Gate 1 and you’ll find it.  Visit britishairways.com [http://britishairways.com] to book.  Dialled-In Travel Music  Written by Luca Ciampi [https://www.instagram.com/luca.cazal.music/].

Dialled-In Travel, Ibiza with Javier Anadon, Episode 2

A legendary Ibiza figure, Javier is the founder of Café Mambo, which is one of the venues that really launched the sunset strip, as well as a host of other restaurants and bars.  In our chat, he’ll be talking to us about his early Ibiza days including how Café Mambo came about, his insider key to the nightclub KU (which is now the recently launched UNVRS), and he also tells us about a secret bar, other Ibiza picks, and the next locations he might have his eyes on for  future Grupo Mambo spots. Watch and follow us on YouTube here. [https://www.youtube.com/@dialled-in.travel]  Follow UJ on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/urbanjunkies/]. Subscribe to our newsletter here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/subscribe/]. Check out our Dialled-In Travel website section here (with maps, playlists and more) here [https://www.urbanjunkies.com/london/dialled-in/].    Timestamp 0:51- Thank you to our sponsor Ocean Drive Talamanca 2:30- Thank you to British Airways 2:55- Intro to Javier 4:16- Interview starts at their new venue, Pomelo Playa 4:58- Javier background 5:15- Why he first came to Ibiza 5:45- When and why did you start Café Mambo 6:55- DJs who have played at Café Mambo (everyone!) 7:10- How it began, that Mambo was the pre-party place for Pacha nightclub 9:00- UNVRS and KU nightclub chat 10:07- KU insider key 11:15- Where is next for Grupo Mambo 11:40- Where he is looking next… 13:02- Javier’s Ibiza Guide 13:21- Favourite long lunch spot 13:42- Favourite restaurant for dinner 14:48- Favourite recent opening 15:30- Favourite beach in the summer (Ses Illetes) and winter (Es Cavallet) 15:57- Favourite hotel  16:55- Favourite nightclub 18:18- Favourite bar 19:11- Favourite place to celebrate 19:43- Favourite hidden spot 21:00- Favourite place to take your boat to 22:55- Take 2 x 5- sunrise or sunset… 23:45- Thank you Javier!  23:57- Preview for next week   ********** Javier Anadon For more information on Javier, follow his Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/javiermamboking/] (personal) and some of his venues including Café Mambo [https://www.instagram.com/mamboibiza/], Casa Maca [https://www.instagram.com/casamacaibiza/], La Torre [https://www.instagram.com/latorreibiza/], Pomelo Playa [https://www.instagram.com/pomeloplaya/], and Cala Gracioneta [https://www.instagram.com/calagracioneta/], too.   ********** Thanks to our sponsors/supporters Ocean Drive Talamanca hotel  Ocean Drive Talamanca is one of our favourite places to stay in Ibiza; it’s seriously our second home. Set moments from the beach, in the local’s much-loved neighbourhood, Talamanca, it’s the perfect location if you’re wanting to do a little bit of everything: it’s close to Ibiza Town and the clubs, and it’s close to the beach and the marina, too. Home to many a DJ passing through, the clientele here may be global, but the staff, many who have been here for several years, instantly make you feel right at home.  For more information or to book, visit their website [https://www.od-hotels.com/hotel-ocean-drive-talamanca-ibiza/].  BA With numerous direct flights daily in the summer to Ibiza, from three different UK airports, they are our airline of choice. If you’re a Silver or Gold member in their Executive Club, you also get access, when you’re flying BA,  to the Ibiza airport VIP Cap des Falcó lounge; head for Gate 1 and you’ll find it.  Visit britishairways.com [http://britishairways.com] to book.  ********** Dialled-In Travel Music  Written by Luca Ciampi [https://www.instagram.com/luca.cazal.music/].