Travel That Matters

By Bruce Wallin

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Episodes: 60

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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.


Episode Date
Featured Episode from Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel: Island Hopping in Spain, Italy, and Croatia
Nov 07, 2024
Best Food in New Orleans, London, New York, and Stockholm with Rising Star Chef E.J. Lagasse
Sep 17, 2024
How to Have Truly Local Food, Drink, and Culinary Experiences—at Sea—from Crete to Provence, Iceland to South Africa
Sep 03, 2024
Iconic Restaurants Around the World with Jean Imbert, in Paris, Cannes, French Polynesia, St. Barth’s, Dubai, Brittany, and More, Including on the Orient Express
Aug 20, 2024
Another CurtCo Media Podcast We Think You'll Enjoy: Foods That Matter
Aug 06, 2024
Chef Jonathan Waxman's Inspiring Success Story, From Paris, New York City, Berkeley, and Los Angeles, to Luxury Travel Around the World Including Burano, Italy
Jul 23, 2024
Charlie Palmer and Antonio Bachour on Healdsburg (California, USA), Puerto Rico, Exotic Pastries, and American Cuisine
Jul 09, 2024
Top Asian Cuisine Travel Destinations with Chef Katie Chin: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Thai Food Recommendations
Jun 25, 2024
Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, Italy, France, and More
Jun 11, 2024
Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer Shares How Travel Shaped His Life: Italy, France, New York, Japan, and More
May 28, 2024
Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, California (United States), Capri (Italy), and More
May 14, 2024
100 Unexpected Destinations to Add to Your Travel Wishlist with National Geographic’s Andrew Nelson: Lecce (Italy), Luang Prabang (Laos), Indianapolis, Manchester (England), and More
Feb 20, 2024
Safari, Wine Country, and City in South Africa: Cape Town Culinary Experiences, Kalahari and Kruger Wildlife Immersions, Itineraries by Locals, and Hermanus and Stellenbosch Excursions
Feb 06, 2024
Featured Episode from A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021: The Thai Cave Rescue
Jan 23, 2024
India with Condé Nast Traveler's Divia Thani: An Insider’s Guide to the Country’s Diverse Regions (Rajasthan, Kashmir, Chettinad), Including the Best Places to Visit and When, Unique Culinary Experiences, Tiger Safaris, and Festivals
Jan 09, 2024
Flavors Around Mexico with Chef and TV Host Pati Jinich (Pati's Mexican Table): Discovering Foods From Yucatán, Mexico City, Sinaloa, Nuevo León, and More
Dec 19, 2023
Featured Episode from Wild for Scotland, an Immersive Travel Podcast Featuring Inspiring Stories from Scotland
Dec 12, 2023
Gorilla Expert Dr. Tara Stoinski: Mountains of Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and Enhancing an Epic Travel Experience
Dec 05, 2023
Food Archaeologist John Robert Sutton (“Indiana Jones Meets Anthony Bourdain”): World Exploration for the Best Foods, Coveted Ingredient of Centenarians in Italy, Original Sources of Vanilla and Tomatoes, Pricey Vegetable from Israel, and a "Delicious" New Podcast Alert
Nov 21, 2023
Top Destinations to Visit in 2024 and Why: Dubrovnik (Croatia), Norway, Buenos Aires (Argentina), New York City (United States), Costa Rica, Dolomites and Sardinia (Italy), Guaviare (Colombia), Singapore, Riga (Latvia), Koh Yao Yai (Thailand), Lamu Island (Kenya), and More
Nov 07, 2023
Bill Heinecke (Minor International): Thailand's Unique Food Culture and Off The Beaten Path Hot Spots, Luxury Adventure Destinations Around Southeast Asia and the World, Experiential Travel in Africa, Collector Car Experiences
Oct 24, 2023
Esme Benjamin (The Trip That Changed Me): U.S. Road Trip, Wellness Retreats, The Power of Travel, and a BIG Surprise for Esme
Oct 10, 2023
Richard Sandoval (Top Chef Masters): Latin Cuisine in Serbia and Malta, Small Plates in Tel Aviv, Mole in Mexico City, Denver’s Rising Food Scene
Sep 05, 2023
Chris Jackson (Jackson Family Wines): World’s Top Wine Regions to Visit, Food and Wine Expeditions in Healdsburg, Willamette Valley as the New Napa Valley, Wine and Wildlife in the McLaren Vale
Aug 22, 2023
Anne-Cecile Degenne (Top Chef France): Trekking Through Mongolia, Eating Wild Dishes in Korea, Opening Restaurants in Top Hotels, Surprising Sustainability Concepts, Blending French and Asian Cultures and Cooking
Aug 08, 2023
Nina Compton (James Beard Award-Winning Chef): Restaurant Recommendations for New Orleans, Tips for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tasty Local Spots in Saint Lucia
Jul 25, 2023
Curtis Stone (Host of Take Home Chef): Unique Ingredients in Australia, Travel Adventures Across Hawaii, Burgundy, & California, Inspiration for Italy (Piedmont, Sicily)
Jul 11, 2023
Gregory Gourdet (2x Top Chef Finalist): Peruvian Adventures, Oaxaca (Mexico) for Food Lovers, Haitian Cuisine and Travels, Best Meals of the Year
Jun 20, 2023
Gail Simmons (Bravo’s Top Chef Judge): Kibbutz in Israel, Neighborhood Spot in Melbourne, Safaris in South Africa, Love of Japan
Jun 06, 2023
Daniel Boulud (Highly Decorated chef): Michelin Star Restaurants in Europe, Hometown of Lyon, Delicious Bahamian Food, Traveling with Children
May 23, 2023
Amanda Freitag (Chopped Judge): Exploring Culture Across Italian Regions, Favorite U.S. Food Cities (Where to Find the Best Pizza), Canned Cocktails, Collectible Souvenirs
May 09, 2023
Marcus Samuelsson (Winner of Chopped and Iron Chef): Diverse Flavors of Africa, Top Culinary Destinations (Sweden), Insider Spots Across the U.S. (Los Angeles), Anthony Bourdain Memories
Apr 25, 2023
2023: Master Chef Series - Season 3 Trailer
Apr 11, 2023
Epic Family Travel from Mauritius to Japan with One&Only's Philippe Zuber
Jul 19, 2022
Go Here, Not There with New York Times Columnist and Alternative-Destination Expert Elaine Glusac
Jun 28, 2022
There's Way More To Mexico Than You Think, with Journey Mexico Founder Zachary Rabinor
Jun 07, 2022
Fun in Faraway Lands with Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs
May 24, 2022
Freeform Globetrotting with the “Punk Rocker of Luxury Travel,” Crystal Vinisse Thomas.
May 03, 2022
A&K’s Geoffrey Kent on His Wild Past and the Adventurous Future of Luxury Travel
Apr 19, 2022
Space Tourism Now with Space Perspective Founder and Biosphere 2 Alum Jane Poynter
Apr 05, 2022
The Greatest Galapagos Adventures with Expedition Expert, Wildlife Conservationist, and Ecoventura CEO Santiago Dunn
Mar 22, 2022
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund CEO Dr. Tara Stoinski on Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres, and a Conservation Success Story
Mar 08, 2022
The Ripple Score: Bruce Poon Tip’s Top Destinations Where Your Money Does the Most Good.
Feb 22, 2022
The Ultimate Sports Events for Travelers with New York Times Best-selling Author Larry Olmsted
Feb 08, 2022
Africa’s Greatest Safaris—and the Women Who Make Them Possible
Jan 25, 2022
The World’s Top Skiing Destinations with Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe
Jan 11, 2022
2022: Your Best Travel Year Ever - Season 2 Trailer
Dec 07, 2021
Insider Dining Destinations with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts President Radha Arora
Nov 16, 2021
Extreme Superyacht Adventures with EYOS Expeditions CEO Ben Lyons
Nov 02, 2021
Accomplishment Travel with the Highly Accomplished Travel Journalist Jackie Caradonio
Oct 19, 2021
The Most Exciting New Luxury Hotels, Cruises, and More with Marriott International’s Chris Gabaldon
Oct 05, 2021
World’s Best Hotels & Resorts, Chapter 1: The Brando, Featuring Richard Bailey
Sep 21, 2021
Off-Google Travel With Africa Expert Will Jones
Sep 07, 2021
Italy’s Most Exquisite Experiences with Travel Journalist Maria Shollenbarger
Aug 24, 2021
Experience Your Family History with Ancestral Footsteps Founder Sue Hills
Aug 10, 2021
The Places to Travel Now, with Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth
Jul 27, 2021
Personal Journeys into the Unknown with the Extraordinary Adventure Club’s Calum Morrison
Jul 13, 2021
The Private Safari Experience with Dereck and Beverly Joubert
Jun 29, 2021
The New Luxury Travel with Matthew Upchurch
Jun 15, 2021
Introducing: Travel That Matters
Jun 08, 2021