Maya Tsoclis, born on 5 August 1963 in Paris,[1] is an acclaimed Greek travel journalist and former Member of Parliament.
Maya Tsoclis studied sociology in France and worked in the fashion business as a designer for a decade before getting interested in travel journalism and documentaries.
[2][3] The documentary series Taxidevontas stin Ellada (Travelling in Greece, 1999-2003) and its sequel Taxidevontas me tin Magia Tsokli (Travelling with Maya Tsoclis, 2004-2013)[4] with more than 180 hours of programming on public television made her a household name in Greece.
[5][6] Maya is the creator of various travel magazines and websites, runs an open air theater and is the co-founder of NISSOS Beer, an internationally awarded craft beer made in the island of Tinos.
Maya is the daughter of Greek artist Costas Tsoclis.