Greek Island Hopping: Hidden Gems, Insider Tips & How to Do It Like a Local

Paula and co-host Rachel Beausang sit down with Petros — a Melbourne-born Greek who moved to Athens and never looked back. Now running Blue and White Dream Tours, Petros has spent decades discovering what most tourists miss: the family taverna down the side street, the island the locals actually love, and why August is the worst time most people choose to visit. This one is packed with practical gold.In this episodeWhy most island-hopping itineraries fail — and the transfer mistake almost everyone makesSeven days, two islands plus Athens: the formula Petros swears byHow to find where locals actually eat: follow the pensioner, never the laminated menuSantorini is worth doing once — but go early morning or you'll be in a human traffic jamWhy Naxos is Petros's personal favourite and the island he keeps going back toMilos for beaches, Syros for getting genuinely lost, Crete for eating with the bus driversSkip August. Seriously. End of May, early June or September is the moveTheatre on the Move: Petros's new concept bringing actors in togas onto Athens tour busesWhat to actually expect from Greek hotels — and why big lifts are not part of the dealLinks & resources🌐 Blue and White Dream Tours📸 Blue and White Dream Tours on Instagram📖 Greek Island Hopping Guide — Truly Expat Travel blog📚 Petros's novel Echo from the Street — available on Amazon🎙 Ep 2: Troy Barnes on Everest Base Camp🎙 Ep 1: Paula's Sicily Road TripEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts ❤️  Send us Fan MailHelp Truly Expat Travel by leaving a review or making a donation Here is the link - https://buymeacoffee.com/trulyexpatTravel with peace of mind: SafetyWingsGet covered in 180+ countries with flexible monthly subscriptions starting at just $45.08. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find me on:Website: Truly Expat Travel Facebook: Truly ExpatInstagram: Truly Expat Travel TikTok: Truly Expat Travel Running this podcast takes a lot of coffee (and countless hours exploring every destination!). If you found this helpful and want to support more honest, detailed travel guides and itineraries, you can buy me a coffee. No pressure though – I'm just happy you're here and hope you have an incredible adventure! 🙂