Zakynthos, Greece: A Local-Born Expat’s Guide to Her Birthplace

 Episode 17- Discovering Maria's birth place ZakynthosThis Week's ChatJoin me as I sit down with Maria an expat living in Singapore, who shares her absolute favourite holiday destination: Zakynthos. We dive deep into what makes this place so special and why it's become their go-to escape.What We DiscussMaria's Expat Journey: How she became an expatDiscovering Zakynthos: The story behind their first visit and what drew them backThe Highlights:Must-visit spots and hidden gemsLocal cuisine and dining recommendationsCultural experiences not to missBest time to visit and seasonal tipsPractical Bits: Travel insurance, Revolut card and esim optionsLocal Insights: What the guidebooks don't tell youKey TakeawaysMaria's top tip for first-time visitors to ZakynthosThe one thing you absolutely mustn't missHow to experience Zakynthos like a local, not a touristCommon mistakes travellers make and how to avoid themMentioned in This EpisodeHow to get there: To make your island hopping journey easierFood recommendation:The food you wont want to missAttractions: Why some part of the islands are not to be missed Best time to go: This seasonal island is best when the sun is shiningNext WeekI'll be chatting with Tim Leffel about their love affair with Peru- you won't want to miss his stories about PeruAre 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 that you are listening to - 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/trulyexpatFind Your Perfect Rental Compare prices from 500+ car rental companies worldwide and save up to 70%. Best price guaranteed.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! 🙂