Mexico Off the Tourist Trail: An Aussie Expat’s Local Guide

Episode 16: Carm Gleeson - MexicoThis Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Carm Gleeson, an Aussie expat living in Singapore, who shares her absolute favourite holiday destination: Mexico. We dive deep into what makes this place so special and why it's become her go-to escape.What We DiscussWhy Mexico is her favourite destination: How she ended up on the food tourDiscovering Mexico: The story behind her first visit and what drew her backThe Highlights:Must-visit spots and hidden gemsLocal cuisine and dining recommendationsCultural experiences not to missBest time to visit and seasonal tipsPractical Bits: Getting there, where to visit and tour recommendationLocal Insights: What the guidebooks don't tell youKey TakeawaysCarm's top tip for first-time visitors to MexicoThe one thing you absolutely mustn't miss Frequently mistaken belief about MexicoMentioned in This EpisodeFood Recommendation: MoleTour Recommendation: Premium Mexico City to OaxacaArticles on Mexico: Discover the Culinary Gems of Mexico City in 2025: Unveiling the Top 5 Must-Try Restaurants!Connect with Carm GleesonInstagram: Carm GleesonNext Week I'll be chatting with Maria about their love affair with Zakynthos - you won't want to miss their stories about this beautiful Greek island.Are you an expat with a favourite holiday destination you're passionate about? Drop me a line at [email protected] - I'd love to hear your story!Subscribe & Review: If you're enjoying these chats, please leave a review on your podcast platform - it really helps others discover the show.Send us Fan MailHelp Truly Expat Travel by leaving a review or making a donation Here is the link - https://buymeacoffee.com/trulyexpatVisas Made Simple Skip the embassy lines. iVisa handles it all online—fast, easy, and stress-free.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! 🙂