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Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Paula Barnes

25 episodes

6 days ago

Episode 24 : A Belgian Christmas Dream: Debra's Winter Wonderland in Bruges This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Debra de Reeper, an Australian expat living in Singapore, who shares her absolute favourite Christmas destination: Bruges. We dive deep into what makes this enchanting Belgian city so magical during the festive season and why it's become her go-to winter escape. What We Discuss Debra's Expat Story: From Australia to Singapore and her passion for travel Discovering Bruges: ...

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Episode 24 : A Belgian Christmas Dream: Debra's Winter Wonderland in Bruges This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Debra de Reeper, an Australian expat living in Singapore, who shares her absolute favourite Christmas destination: Bruges. We dive deep into what makes this enchanting Belgian city so magical during the festive season and why it's become her go-to winter escape. What We Discuss Debra's Expat Story: From Australia to Singapore and her passion for travel Discovering Bruges: ...

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Episodes (20/25)

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Christmas in Bruges

Episode 24 : A Belgian Christmas Dream: Debra's Winter Wonderland in Bruges This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Debra de Reeper, an Australian expat living in Singapore, who shares her absolute favourite Christmas destination: Bruges. We dive deep into what makes this enchanting Belgian city so magical during the festive season and why it's become her go-to winter escape. What We Discuss Debra's Expat Story: From Australia to Singapore and her passion for travel Discovering Bruges: ...

1 week ago

24 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Tokyo Christmas

Episode 23: Christmas in Tokyo: Blaise & Tanisha Share Why they love Japan This Week's Chat This week, I'm chatting with Blaise Barnes and Tanisha Hall about experiencing Christmas in Tokyo! We dive into what makes Tokyo shopping so special during the holidays, the best seasonal foods you absolutely need to try, and why their Disney experience didn't quite live up to expectations. They share their most memorable meal at Tokyo's best restaurant, the mesmerising world of teamLab Borde...

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

New York Christmas

Send us a text Episode 22: My New York Christmas: Lights, Magic, and Holiday Cheer This Week's Chat This week kicks off our Christmas Special! It's just me, and I'm taking you along on my unforgettable trip to New York City during the holidays. From the iconic Rockefeller Center tree to Madison Square Garden entertainment, discover why New York at Christmas is pure magic..." What I Discuss Why New York at Christmas?: What makes this city the ultimate holiday destination The Magic Moment...

2 weeks ago

16 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 21: Falling for Granada with Cassie Beardsly Join me as I chat with Cassie Beardsly about her beloved Granada, and discover why this stunning Spanish city has captured her heart with its rich history, vibrant culture, and unforgettable charm. In this episode, we chat about: - Must-see sights and hidden gems in Granada - Local flavours and where to find authentic Andalusian cuisine - The best times to visit and how to make the most of your stay It's a relaxed, conv...

3 weeks ago

28 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 20: Tenerife Through Alexandra's Eyes: Join me as I chat with Alexandra Paucescu about her favourite holiday destination, Tenerife, and discover what keeps drawing her back to this captivating Canary Island year after year. In this episode, we chat about: 🍷 What to eat and drink in Tenerife 🗺️ The perfect 2-day itinerary for first-time visitors ☀️ Why summer is the best time to visit the island It's a relaxed, conversational episode filled with insider tips, local favou...

1 month ago

24 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 18 – Wandering Through Quebec City: A Solo Traveller’s Perspective Description: This week, it’s just me—and I’m taking you along on my recent solo trip to Quebec City. From chocolate-dipped everything at Chocolats Favoris to sipping Coureur des Bois (Canadian maple cream whisky) I’m spilling all the details from one of the most charming destinations I’ve visited this year. In this episode, I chat about: 🍁 My favourite foodie finds (including a life-changing Impos...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 17: Tim Leffel- Peru This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Tim Leffel, an American expat living in Mexico who shares his absolute favourite holiday destination: Peru. We dive deep into what makes this place so special and why it's become his go-to escape. What We Discuss Tim's Expat Journey: Tim is an award-winning travel writer, Tim is author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and the living abroad book A Better Life for Half the Price....

1 month ago

30 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 16- Discovering Maria's birth place Zakynthos This Week's Chat Join 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 Discuss Maria'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...

1 month ago

28 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 16: Carm Gleeson - Mexico This 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 Discuss Why 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 ...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 15: Julie Talbot -A Modern Journey Along the Ancient Silk Road This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Julie Talbot, a British expat travelling the world, who shares her incredible journey along the legendary Silk Road. We dive deep into what makes this historic route so captivating and why it's become one of her most transformative travel experiences. About Julie: is an ex-expat turned global nomad. After spending 12 years in the UAE with her husband’s work, Julie ...

2 months ago

30 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 14: Paula's Solo Adventure - Nîmes Join me as I share my recent solo travel experience to Nîmes, the stunning Roman city in southern France. I'll take you through my latest trip to this incredible destination and explain why this ancient city has captured my heart. Episode Overview In this episode, I share my personal travel experience exploring Nîmes, from the spectacular Roman monuments to the charming Provençal atmosphere. I'll give you all the insider tips I picked ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 13: Amanda Dunbar on the Enchanting Town of Salemi This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Amanda Dunbar, an American expat living in Sicily, who shares their absolute favourite holiday destination: Salemi. We dive deep into what makes this place so special and why it's become their go-to escape. What We Discuss Amanda's Expat Journey: How she ended up in Salemi and her travel backgroundDiscovering Salemi: The story behind her first visit and what drew her backThe H...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 12: Gerrit Van den Berg - Amsterdam & The Netherlands This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Gerrit van den Berg, a Dutch local and founder of Hidden Holland, who shares his passion for showing travellers the authentic Netherlands beyond the tourist traps. We dive deep into what makes Amsterdam and the wider Netherlands so special and why authentic local experiences trump typical tourist activities every time. What We Discuss Gerrit's story: What makes HiddenHo...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 11: Sri Lanka Adventures with Patsy Tranter In this episode, I chat with Patsy Tranter about our amazing group trip to Sri Lanka in January. We share our experiences exploring this incredible island nation and why it's a must-visit destination. What I Discuss Our Sri Lankan adventure highlights including visits to Sigiriya Rock Fortress, ancient temples, tea plantations, and stunning beaches. We discuss the group tour experience and our unforgettable visit to the world...

3 months ago

25 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 10: Malta's Hidden Treasures - A Mediterranean Gem In this episode, I'm sharing my recent adventure to Malta, Europe's best-kept secret that completely stole my heart. From ancient temples older than Stonehenge to crystal-clear lagoons that rival the Caribbean, Malta packs an incredible amount of history and beauty into just 316 square kilometres. What I Discuss Exploring Valletta's Baroque splendour as Europe's smallest capitalStepping back in time in the Silent City o...

3 months ago

14 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Send us a text Episode 9: Exploring Turkey with Kylie Tchebykin This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Kylie Tchebykin who shares her absolute favourite holiday destination: Turkey. We dive deep into what makes this place so special and why it's become their go-to escape. What We Discuss Kylie's Journey: How her love of travel brought her to Turkey (over and over again)Discovering Turkey: The story behind her first visit and what drew her backThe Highlights:Must-visit spots and hidden ge...

3 months ago

37 minutes

Truly Expat Travel Podcast

Kaeng Krachan National Park

Send us a text Episode 8: Sue and Reggie visit Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand This Week's Chat Join me as I sit down with Sue and Reggie from Travel for Life now who share why they gave Thailand another go after a disappointing visit many years ago. This time, their destination was the spectacular Kaeng Krachan National Park during butterfly migration season - and it completely changed their perspective on the Land of Smiles. What We Discuss Sue and Reggie's Journey: How they ended up ...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 7: Exploring Bhutan: Insights from an Expat In this episode, we sit down with Linda Leaming, an expat who has spent nearly three decades in Bhutan. Linda, an accomplished author, shares her journey to Bhutan, her experiences living in this unique country, and her travel recommendations. What I Discuss Linda's Travel Philosophy and ExperiencesLiving in Bhutan: Culture and CommunityDistinctive Bhutanese ArchitecturePractical Bits: Travelling to Bhutan: Tips and InsightsTh...

4 months ago

39 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 6: From Marrakech to the Sahara: Jo Hunter’s Morocco Love Affair Join me as I sit down with the incredible Jo Hunter to explore her ultimate favourite destination: Morocco. From the bustling souks of Marrakech to the endless dunes of the Sahara Desert, Jo shares her most memorable moments and insider tips for experiencing the magic of Morocco. Key Highlights •Jo’s first Morocco moment that changed everything •Why Morocco beats every other destination on her travel li...

4 months ago

32 minutes

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Send us a text Episode 5: Vancouver Adventure - Flying Air Canada from Singapore Episode Overview In this episode, I share my recent travel experience flying Air Canada from Singapore to Vancouver, along with highlights from my time exploring this beautiful Canadian city. What I Discuss Discovering Vancouver: Why I recently visited VancouverThe Highlights: Must-visit spots and hidden gemsLocal cuisine Best time to visit and seasonal tipsPractical Bits: Getting there and where to sta...

4 months ago

21 minutes