The Almost Local Podcast is hosted by Maria, a serial expat, entrepreneur, storyteller—and aspiring minimalist. A lifelong explorer and self-taught podcaster, she began recording her takes on life abroad somewhere between flights, visa renewals, and unexpected identity crises—and hasn’t stopped since.

Through her stumbles, missteps, victories, and humor, Maria hopes to offer solidarity (and maybe a few laughs) to anyone navigating the beautifully messy world of life abroad.