NAPLES: Parks and Green Places

Here are some ideas to explore and see the beauty surrounding you

1. Centro Sportivo Pino Daniele - A sports complex featuring a skate park, basketball court, tennis courts, Olympic size swimming pool, arena football, indoor climbing facilities and boxing ring. Ideal for sports enthusiasts of all ages. CENTRO SPORTIVO PINO DANIELE

2.Want to see some dinosaurs? Visit this incredible nature reserve CRATER DEGLIASTRONI

3. Offering panoramic views of the Bay of Naples, this park includes walking trails, playgrounds and scenic overlooks. It is a great spot for relaxation and enjoying sunsets over the sea PARCO VIRGILIANO

4.Botanical Gardens of Naples, this beautiful botanical gardens is a peaceful oasis with a vast collection of plant species. Perfect for nature walks. https://www.ortobotaniconapoli.it/it

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NAPLES: IMPORTANT Facts about Compassionate Leave

Compassionate Travel from Overseas

(For Service Personnel, their Dependants and Reserve Forces Serving Abroad)

If circumstances should arise whilst your relative is overseas either on a posting, at sea, or on deployment, that make it necessary for you to apply for his/her return on compassionate grounds(such as a death in your immediate family, serious illness or serious family crisis) you should telephone the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) 

+44 (0) 1452 519951

This number is continually manned 24 hours a day including weekends and Bank Holidays

When you call, you will be asked for :

• Service Number
• Rank
• Name
• Home Unit
• Current Location 

Together with:

• Full details of relative concerned
• Their Location ie name of Hospital
• Name of Doctor
• Name of any other organisation involved

Please note that any information will be verified with the appropriate organisations before Compassionate travel is authorised.

You must contact JCCC prior to booking any flights - Flights booked before contacting JCCC will not be approved.

For further information Royal Navy or Army or RAF

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NAPLES: Traffic Accident? These Emergency Phrases may help you.

 

 

Emergency Phrases which may help you 

Do you speak English?
"Parli Inglese?"

There has been an accident
"C'e stato un incidente"

Can you please send the police?
"Chimate la polizia per favore?" 

Can you please send me an ambulance?
"Chiamate l'ambulanza per favore" 

I am currently at...
"Mi trovo a....."

Someone has hit my car 
"Qualcuno ha urtato la mia auto"

My car has broken down
"La mia auto non funziona"

Can you please send me a tow truck?
"Chiamate un carrao attrezzi per favore"

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NAPLES: Take a day trip to Ischcia

                                    

Travel Tips:

1 Book your Ferry 

Download Ferry hopper app -  Select times suitable to you and select Ischia return - An email is sent and tickets can then be downloaded where a QR code is created. There is no requirement to go to the office to get the tickets.  The QR code will be checked upon arrival at the ferry prior to admission to ensure you are on the correct boat.

2 Head to Pozzuoli 

It is recommended to go early as parking becomes quite limited after 9.30 particularly at weekends. All parking must be paid for at the parking metres and it is not guaranteed that all meters work so please make sure that you allow yourself extra time.

3 Food and Drink

Food and drink are available on the ferry at reasonable prices however you can take your own snacks and drinks.

4 Upon arrival at Ischia

If you head to the left there is a 10 / 15 minute walk into a lovely set of side streets and the beach, alternatively you can get the bus into town that run every 10/15 minutes.

It's a beautiful town , definitely worth an explore - Have a great day! 

Ischia

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Naples : Improve your Italian by listening to podcasts

                                        

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Listening to podcasts is a great way to immerse yourself in a new language. For everyone from beginners to advanced learners, here's a list of audio shows that will help improve your Italian.

Below you can find an updated list of the best podcasts to listen to when learning Italian. Enjoy!

Naples -The Do's and Dont's of Driving in Italy

                                     

From the northern lakes and mountains down to the sun-baked towns and resorts of the south, there are plenty of ways to explore Italy’s dolce vita from the comfort of your own car.

But if you’re planning a road trip to Italy, it’s essential you’re fully prepared ahead of time as driving there has many differences to the UK.

To make your trip to the Continent as safe and effortless as possible, we’ve put together a guide to everything you need to know before you go, from required documents to rules of the road.

Naples : In case of Emergency - Who do you call?

 Do you know who to call in an Emergency in Naples ?

UK Duty Italian Speaker - 0039 331 611 2140  

Carabineers 112

Police 113

Fire Brigade 115

IMPORTANT NOTE : Italy s equivalent of 999 or 911 is 113 

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Belgium: FREE Museums Sunday

It’s the first Sunday of the month this weekend which can only mean one thing…. FREE museums Sunday!

Over 150 museums across Belgium, including the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Brussels, the Medicine Museum of Brussels in Erasmes, the Hergé Museum in Louvain-la-Neuve and the Mons Memorial Museum, will open their doors Free of Charge this Sunday.

It is a great opportunity to discover the cultural heritage, fantastic exhibitions and much more with family or friends. You may find the full list of Museums that are participating HERE.

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BELGIUM: On-Board Ticket Sales to be scrapped from Wednesday 1st July 2026

Travelling by Train? No more on‑board ticket sales from Wednesday 1st July 2026.

In a clear measure to tackle fare evasion, starting 1 July 2026, SNCB-NMBS will phase out on-board ticket sales via the train manager. This decision aims to reinforce a key rule: every passenger must have a valid ticket before boarding the train (and be able to show it during ticket inspection).

On‑board ticket sales frequently led to disagreements, and at times even aggression, during inspections. Eliminating this source of conflict helps SNCB-NMBS make the rules clearer and better protect its employees.

This shift lets train managers refocus on what matters most: ensure safety, guide passengers and provide the right assistance throughout their trip.

Find out more here.


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BELGIUM: European Sleeper night train adds Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven to new Milan service in December

 

Great news for the avid traveller! In mid-December 2026, the European Sleeper will add three additional stops to its service between the Netherlands and Italy which is due to launch on 9th September 2026.

Read More HERE

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