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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.
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Featured Episode from Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel: Island Hopping in Spain, Italy, and Croatia
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Nov 07, 2024 |
Best Food in New Orleans, London, New York, and Stockholm with Rising Star Chef E.J. Lagasse
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Sep 17, 2024 |
How to Have Truly Local Food, Drink, and Culinary Experiences—at Sea—from Crete to Provence, Iceland to South Africa
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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
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Aug 20, 2024 |
Another CurtCo Media Podcast We Think You'll Enjoy: Foods That Matter
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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
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Jul 23, 2024 |
Charlie Palmer and Antonio Bachour on Healdsburg (California, USA), Puerto Rico, Exotic Pastries, and American Cuisine
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Jul 09, 2024 |
Top Asian Cuisine Travel Destinations with Chef Katie Chin: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Thai Food Recommendations
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Jun 25, 2024 |
Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, Italy, France, and More
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Jun 11, 2024 |
Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer Shares How Travel Shaped His Life: Italy, France, New York, Japan, and More
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May 28, 2024 |
Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, California (United States), Capri (Italy), and More
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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
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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
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Feb 06, 2024 |
Featured Episode from A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021: The Thai Cave Rescue
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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
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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
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Dec 19, 2023 |
Featured Episode from Wild for Scotland, an Immersive Travel Podcast Featuring Inspiring Stories from Scotland
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Dec 12, 2023 |
Gorilla Expert Dr. Tara Stoinski: Mountains of Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and Enhancing an Epic Travel Experience
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Jun 20, 2023 |
Gail Simmons (Bravo’s Top Chef Judge): Kibbutz in Israel, Neighborhood Spot in Melbourne, Safaris in South Africa, Love of Japan
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Jun 06, 2023 |
Daniel Boulud (Highly Decorated chef): Michelin Star Restaurants in Europe, Hometown of Lyon, Delicious Bahamian Food, Traveling with Children
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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
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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
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Apr 25, 2023 |
2023: Master Chef Series - Season 3 Trailer
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Apr 11, 2023 |
Epic Family Travel from Mauritius to Japan with One&Only's Philippe Zuber
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Jul 19, 2022 |
Go Here, Not There with New York Times Columnist and Alternative-Destination Expert Elaine Glusac
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Jun 28, 2022 |
There's Way More To Mexico Than You Think, with Journey Mexico Founder Zachary Rabinor
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Jun 07, 2022 |
Fun in Faraway Lands with Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs
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May 24, 2022 |
Freeform Globetrotting with the “Punk Rocker of Luxury Travel,” Crystal Vinisse Thomas.
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May 03, 2022 |
A&K’s Geoffrey Kent on His Wild Past and the Adventurous Future of Luxury Travel
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Apr 19, 2022 |
Space Tourism Now with Space Perspective Founder and Biosphere 2 Alum Jane Poynter
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Apr 05, 2022 |
The Greatest Galapagos Adventures with Expedition Expert, Wildlife Conservationist, and Ecoventura CEO Santiago Dunn
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Mar 22, 2022 |
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund CEO Dr. Tara Stoinski on Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres, and a Conservation Success Story
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Mar 08, 2022 |
The Ripple Score: Bruce Poon Tip’s Top Destinations Where Your Money Does the Most Good.
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Feb 22, 2022 |
The Ultimate Sports Events for Travelers with New York Times Best-selling Author Larry Olmsted
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Feb 08, 2022 |
Africa’s Greatest Safaris—and the Women Who Make Them Possible
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Jan 25, 2022 |
The World’s Top Skiing Destinations with Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe
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Jan 11, 2022 |
2022: Your Best Travel Year Ever - Season 2 Trailer
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Dec 07, 2021 |
Insider Dining Destinations with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts President Radha Arora
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Nov 16, 2021 |
Extreme Superyacht Adventures with EYOS Expeditions CEO Ben Lyons
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Nov 02, 2021 |
Accomplishment Travel with the Highly Accomplished Travel Journalist Jackie Caradonio
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Oct 19, 2021 |
The Most Exciting New Luxury Hotels, Cruises, and More with Marriott International’s Chris Gabaldon
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Oct 05, 2021 |
World’s Best Hotels & Resorts, Chapter 1: The Brando, Featuring Richard Bailey
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Sep 21, 2021 |
Off-Google Travel With Africa Expert Will Jones
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Sep 07, 2021 |
Italy’s Most Exquisite Experiences with Travel Journalist Maria Shollenbarger
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Aug 24, 2021 |
Experience Your Family History with Ancestral Footsteps Founder Sue Hills
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Aug 10, 2021 |
The Places to Travel Now, with Preferred Hotels & Resorts CEO Lindsey Ueberroth
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Jul 27, 2021 |
Personal Journeys into the Unknown with the Extraordinary Adventure Club’s Calum Morrison
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Jul 13, 2021 |
The Private Safari Experience with Dereck and Beverly Joubert
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Jun 29, 2021 |
The New Luxury Travel with Matthew Upchurch
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Jun 15, 2021 |
Introducing: Travel That Matters
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Jun 08, 2021 |