The Ios Bible: How Jetsetting Jacki Became the Ultimate Travel Insider of Ios, Greece
Welcome to Ios—an island in the Cyclades where wild nights meet golden beaches, and where a solo traveler named Jacki turned her summer adventure into a lifestyle, a brand, and a booming digital empire.
We sat down with Jetsetting Jacki—the TikTok-famous solo traveller, podcast host, content creator, and now Chief Hangover Officer—for an exclusive interview with her close friend and owner of Harmony Ios, Kathleen Doherty, to talk about her chaotic love affair with Ios, Greece, her viral travel guide The Ios Bible, and the ups and downs of balancing beach clubs, branding, and building a business on one of the most electric islands in the Mediterranean.
📱 From TikTok to a Travel Empire
Jacki began sharing her journey on TikTok, documenting solo travel mishaps, hostel life, and hangover hacks with brutal honesty and a sense of humour. Her videos struck a chord, especially with young women traveling alone.
“I didn’t expect it to go viral. I was just posting things that felt real—funny, chaotic, a little messy. But people connected with it.”
Soon enough, her audience started to grow rapidly.
🌅 Why Ios? The Island That Changed Jackie’s Life
Ios isn’t just a stopover between Santorini and Mykonos. It’s a party-meets-community oasis that transforms lives, and Jetsetting Jacki is living proof.
“I remember arriving after a month on a Contiki Tour, and I was so sick. I didn’t know anyone. I was literally sitting on the beach alone, just feeling sorry for myself,” she laughs.
One spontaneous night at Fun Pub changed everything. “Brock from Delta Bar turned around and goes, ‘Hey, are you working here?’ He asked if I wanted to sit with them, and I said yes. That was the start of everything. After that, I had friends everywhere I went.”
Jacki quickly became a familiar face on the island, working at Circus Bar and falling in love with Ios’s unique culture of freedom, friendliness, and spontaneity.
“I realised that you can actually earn money and have fun, and live in a beautiful place and be surrounded by your friends every single day—which is just the best combination of everything.”
🧭 Filling the Gap: The Ios Bible
With her following growing rapidly, Jacki was flooded with DMs:
Where should I stay? What SIM card should I get? How do I get a job in Ios?
That’s when she realised there was a big gap in the market between what people need and what’s out there. From there, The Ios Bible was born—a downloadable, no-BS travel guide packed with insider info normally passed down by word of mouth.
To support her audience visually, Jackie has even included a custom Google pins map with 100+ curated locations across the island to make things as easy as possible!
📖 What’s Inside The Ios Bible?
Built for every kind of traveller—from party people to slow movers and solo adventurers—the Ios Bible is designed to help you hit the ground running. Here’s what you’ll find:
- 🔥 Nightlife decoded – What to drink, where to dance, and how to survive Bottomless Brunch. Also, discover where you might end up wearing a helmet (thanks to Slammer Bar).
- 🍗 Local food picks – From the best cheap gyros to luxurious dining spots, including the must-try chicken tenders from Harmony Ios.
- 🛵 ATV routes + hidden beaches – Complete with GPS pins to secret coves and the best scenic coastal spots.
- 📱 Logistics made easy – SIM card recommendations, ferry tips, job advice, and emergency contacts.
- 🍹 Sunset cocktail spots – Like Ios Club, perched above Chora for golden-hour perfection.
“It’s for everyone. I want people to experience the real Ios—not just the highlight reel.”
To complement the guide, Jacki also shares regular video content and itinerary breakdowns across her platforms.
🎧 Life as a Content Creator & Podcast Host
Jacki’s content isn’t all parties and packing tips. With her podcast, F**CK Where’s My Passport?, she dives deeper into life as a solo female traveller, sharing raw, relatable stories on identity, burnout, and digital nomad life.
“The podcast lets me talk about the hard stuff—loneliness, bad dates, identity. Sometimes it feels like therapy.”
She interviews fellow travellers and creators, bringing in varied perspectives that resonate with her growing audience.
At the same time, Jacki wears many hats, including her newest title as Chief Hangover Officer for Alc-eze, a hangover remedy brand.
“I’ll be working with Alc-eze, travelling the world tasting different hangover cures which is pretty incredible, and without a doubt the worst cure I’ve tried so far as been a dried bull’s penis…”
While the role might sound glamorous, Jackie stresses that it’s far from easy.
“Content doesn’t sleep. I probably work more now than I ever did in a 9-to-5. You’re always thinking: What’s the next video? The next idea?”
Even with the pressure, she ensures balance.
“I make sure to take some nights off, to enjoy friends without filming. And other times, I lean in and create content.”
💎 Jacki’s Favourite Hidden Gems in Ios
- Never Bay – A stunning and peaceful hideaway only reachable by ATV or boat.
- Harmony Ios – Lounge on sunbeds, enjoy brunch and tapas, and don’t miss “The Chicken Tenders,” which Jackie calls one of her top hidden Ios gems.
- Circus Bar – An Iconic, fun, and slightly chaotic spot, but something Jackie states is a “home base for a lot of us.”
✈️ Final Thoughts: Why You Should Visit Ios
Jacki’s story is more than a travel tale—it’s a love letter to Ios, that island where you can build a lifestyle and lifelong friendships.
“It’s one of the friendliest places I’ve ever been. You just can’t beat it. You walk into a supermarket and people start talking to you, or you’ll literally be sitting somewhere alone and people start approaching you, it is one of the easiest places to be in as a solo traveller.”
Whether you’re planning your first Euro summer or reliving island magic, The Ios Bible is your ultimate resource—created by someone who’s lived it, loved it, and probably powered through it with a hangover or two.
📌 Planning Your Trip to Ios, Greece?
Grab your copy of The Ios Bible and unlock the island secrets—from the best beaches to the best bars, and everything in between.
Download your Ios Guide Here
Follow Jacki on TikTok, tune into Jetsetting with Jackie, and keep an eye out—she might just be your seatmate at brunch, sipping something strong and recommending Floatopia at Harmony.
@jetsetting_jacki
For more interviews, island tips, and Ios magic, visit harmonyios.com.