Travel That Matters podcast

Travel That Matters

Travel That Matters (named one of the 10 Best Podcasts of 2022 by Men’s Journal) explores the world’s most extraordinary travel experiences and destinations with award-winning editor, writer, and luxury travel expert Bruce Wallin. Bruce’s remarkable guests share inspiring, life-shaping stories about their adventures and cultural explorations, as well as travel tips and recommendations for the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, activities, and more. Their travel tales and insights cover everything from where to find delicious foods and ingredients and the most luxurious resorts and hotels, to the most fascinating modern cultural experiences and historical explorations. The show’s special Master Chef episodes highlight the travels and tastes of the world’s top chefs, from culinary adventures through Africa with Marcus Samuelsson and exploring remote corners of Japan with Daniel Boulud, to discovering insider spots in Australia with Curtis Stone and relaxing and rejuvenating with Nina Compton on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia, with its stunning beaches and lush rainforests. You’ll even hear stories about great travelers like Anthony Bourdain and get souvenir recommendations, from traditional handicrafts to unique local delicacies. Episodes of Travel That Matters span the globe, from Sicily, Italy, to Oaxaca, Mexico, to Tel-Aviv, Israel, and beyond. Listeners also learn about the greatest activities around the United States—award-winning wine tasting, the best new restaurants, epic hiking trails, secret skiing and surfing spots, and charming boutiques in places like Healdsburg and Napa Valley (California), Willamette Valley (Oregon), Jackson Hole (Wyoming), and New Orleans (Louisiana). Listen to Travel That Matters every other Tuesday and gain insider knowledge to impactful adventures, extravagant hotels, top chefs, and secret hideaways, and discover the magic of travel at its very best.

Travel That Matters (named one of the 10 Best Podcasts of 2022 by Men’s Journal) explores the world’s most extraordinary travel experiences and destinations with award-winning editor, writer, and luxury travel expert Bruce Wallin. Bruce’s remarkable guests share inspiring, life-shaping stories about their adventures and cultural explorations, as well as travel tips and recommendations for the best destinations, hotels, restaurants, activities, and more. Their travel tales and insights cover everything from where to find delicious foods and ingredients and the most luxurious resorts and hotels, to the most fascinating modern cultural experiences and historical explorations. The show’s special Master Chef episodes highlight the travels and tastes of the world’s top chefs, from culinary adventures through Africa with Marcus Samuelsson and exploring remote corners of Japan with Daniel Boulud, to discovering insider spots in Australia with Curtis Stone and relaxing and rejuvenating with Nina Compton on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia, with its stunning beaches and lush rainforests. You’ll even hear stories about great travelers like Anthony Bourdain and get souvenir recommendations, from traditional handicrafts to unique local delicacies. Episodes of Travel That Matters span the globe, from Sicily, Italy, to Oaxaca, Mexico, to Tel-Aviv, Israel, and beyond. Listeners also learn about the greatest activities around the United States—award-winning wine tasting, the best new restaurants, epic hiking trails, secret skiing and surfing spots, and charming boutiques in places like Healdsburg and Napa Valley (California), Willamette Valley (Oregon), Jackson Hole (Wyoming), and New Orleans (Louisiana). Listen to Travel That Matters every other Tuesday and gain insider knowledge to impactful adventures, extravagant hotels, top chefs, and secret hideaways, and discover the magic of travel at its very best.

 

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Where to Travel in 2025: The ULTIMATE Destination Guide!

Discover the most exciting travel destinations of 2025 with Travel That Matters! It’... more

23 Dec 2024

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23 Dec 2024


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Featured Episode from Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel: Island Hopping in Spain, Italy, and Cr...

In her book Enchanted Islands: Travels Through Myth and Magic, Love & Loss, author Laura C... more

07 Nov 2024

28 MINS

28:29

07 Nov 2024


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Best Food in New Orleans, London, New York, and Stockholm with Rising Star Chef E.J. Lagasse

Honoring his family’s legacy while pushing boundaries to innovate New Orleans cuisine for ... more

17 Sep 2024

32 MINS

32:49

17 Sep 2024


#58

How to Have Truly Local Food, Drink, and Culinary Experiences—at Sea—from Crete to Provence, Iceland...

A new approach to food, drink, and culinary experiences at sea, that's what host Bruce sit... more

03 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:36

03 Sep 2024


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Iconic Restaurants Around the World with Jean Imbert, in Paris, Cannes, French Polynesia, St. Barth’...

Could you, would you, on a train? We would eat chef Jean Imbert's cuisine on a train, by t... more

20 Aug 2024

22 MINS

22:50

20 Aug 2024


#56

Another CurtCo Media Podcast We Think You'll Enjoy: Foods That Matter

Come along for a culinary thrill as Foods That Matter transports the epicures, the foodies... more

06 Aug 2024

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06 Aug 2024


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Chef Jonathan Waxman's Inspiring Success Story, From Paris, New York City, Berkeley, and Los Angeles...

What do trombones, surfers, and Paris have in common? They're all part of Jonathan Waxman'... more

23 Jul 2024

21 MINS

21:34

23 Jul 2024


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Charlie Palmer and Antonio Bachour on Healdsburg (California, USA), Puerto Rico, Exotic Pastries, an...

One of the most influential figures in American cuisine, Charlie Palmer, and a world-renow... more

09 Jul 2024

29 MINS

29:23

09 Jul 2024


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Top Asian Cuisine Travel Destinations with Chef Katie Chin: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, and T...

Katie Chin escaped what she jokingly describes as "dumpling prison" only to be so influenc... more

25 Jun 2024

30 MINS

30:45

25 Jun 2024


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Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, It...

The art of stress-free travel is not lost on Nancy Silverton thanks to her adventurous par... more

11 Jun 2024

30 MINS

30:51

11 Jun 2024


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Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer Shares How Travel Shaped His Life: Italy, France, New York, Japan, a...

Here to explain how travel helped turn a kid from St. Louis into the leading restaurateur ... more

28 May 2024

30 MINS

30:53

28 May 2024


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Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, ...

Wolfgang Puck, the Austrian-American culinary legend, takes host Bruce on a journey throug... more

14 May 2024

39 MINS

39:34

14 May 2024


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100 Unexpected Destinations to Add to Your Travel Wishlist with National Geographic’s Andrew Nelson:...

Getting people to think differently when deciding where to travel next is a specialty of t... more

20 Feb 2024

38 MINS

38:38

20 Feb 2024


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Safari, Wine Country, and City in South Africa: Cape Town Culinary Experiences, Kalahari and Kruger ...

Embark on an adventure through South Africa with Liam Tomlin (Cape Town chef), Deborah Cal... more

06 Feb 2024

47 MINS

47:04

06 Feb 2024


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Featured Episode from A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021: The T...

This week, we're recommending a Pushkin podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, where Maya Shan... more

23 Jan 2024

49 MINS

49:52

23 Jan 2024


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India with Condé Nast Traveler's Divia Thani: An Insider’s Guide to the Country’s Diverse Regions (R...

Divia Thani is an incredible and inspiring source of information on how best to explore th... more

09 Jan 2024

45 MINS

45:08

09 Jan 2024


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Flavors Around Mexico with Chef and TV Host Pati Jinich (Pati's Mexican Table): Discovering Foods Fr...

Our love of travel and food converge in spectacular fashion in this exploration of Mexico ... more

19 Dec 2023

43 MINS

43:27

19 Dec 2023


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Featured Episode from Wild for Scotland, an Immersive Travel Podcast Featuring Inspiring Stories fro...

This week, we're recommending a podcast for Scotland-lovers by award-winning travel blogge... more

12 Dec 2023

55 MINS

55:12

12 Dec 2023


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Gorilla Expert Dr. Tara Stoinski: Mountains of Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and Enhancing an Epic...

Dr. Tara Stoinski, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund President, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, j... more

05 Dec 2023

35 MINS

35:35

05 Dec 2023


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Food Archaeologist John Robert Sutton (“Indiana Jones Meets Anthony Bourdain”): World Exploration fo...

John Robert Sutton didn't always know he wanted to travel through 124 countries and be the... more

21 Nov 2023

42 MINS

42:46

21 Nov 2023


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Top Destinations to Visit in 2024 and Why: Dubrovnik (Croatia), Norway, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Ne...

“From a hidden region of Colombia to a high-profile hotel debut in London, this episode is... more

07 Nov 2023

54 MINS

54:50

07 Nov 2023