Living in Greece: Building a Life Abroad, Hidden Gems & Travel Tips with Mary Vass

In this episode Tara sits down with Australian-born travel expert Mary Vass, founder of Blue White Dream Tours, to talk about her incredible journey from Perth and Melbourne to Canada, Abu Dhabi, and eventually Greece, where she now lives with her family in Piraeus near Athens.

With Greek and Polish roots, Mary shares how years of international living shaped her perspective on travel, culture, community, and what it really means to build a life abroad. From life in Banff and Toronto to raising children in the UAE and relocating to Greece after the pandemic disrupted her in-person business, this conversation dives into the realities of expat life, cultural differences, safety, and creating a home across multiple countries.

Mary also gives us an insider look into Greece travel beyond the typical tourist experience through her company, Blue White Dream Tours, which specializes in personalized Greece itineraries and authentic local experiences.

We also dig into:
✈️ Small islands, local tavernas, sound therapy, and other Greecian experiences
✈️ The importance of supporting local businesses and communities through tourism
✈️ Greece travel tips
✈️ Advice for first-time visitors planning a Greece itinerary

If you’re dreaming about visiting Greece, planning a Greek islands itinerary, curious about expat life overseas, or looking for hidden gems in Athens and beyond, this episode is packed with practical travel tips and inspiration!

Connect with Mary:

https://www.instagram.com/blue_white_dreamtours
Email: bluewhitedreamtours@gmail.com

Download our free guides! https://tastetoasttravel.com/freebie

Connect with us and learn more:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastetoasttravel_
• Website: https://tastetoasttravel.com/
• Email: hello@tastetoasttravel.com
• Join our mailing list: https://tastetoasttravel.myflodesk.com/subscribe

Leave us a voice note! https://www.speakpipe.com/TasteToastTravel

Enjoy 15% off at Wine Girl with Tara’s discount code! Use this link and code WINE15 when you shop: https://shopwinegirl.com/?ref=tastetoasttravel