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. Her shows, filmed in more than 70 countries, received multiple awards.
From 2005 to 2010, Maya was the editor-in-chief of Passport magazine, a monthly travel magazine published by Kathimerini publications.
She was elected member of parliament in the election of 2009 as a candidate with PASOK. She resigned in 2012, after voting the sixth austerity package.[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.[2]
