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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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Recent Episodes
  • Top Travel Destinations for 2025: Huaraz (Peru), Okinawa (Japan), Paris, Greenland, West Papua (Indonesia), and More
    Dec 24, 2024 – 01:02:56
  • Best Food in New Orleans, London, New York, and Stockholm with Rising Star Chef E.J. Lagasse
    Sep 17, 2024 – 32:49
  • How to Have Truly Local Food, Drink, and Culinary Experiences—at Sea—from Crete to Provence, Iceland to South Africa
    Sep 3, 2024 – 36:36
  • 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 – 22:50
  • Another CurtCo Media Podcast We Think You'll Enjoy: Foods That Matter
    Aug 6, 2024 – 37:14
  • 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 – 21:34
  • Charlie Palmer and Antonio Bachour on Healdsburg (California, USA), Puerto Rico, Exotic Pastries, and American Cuisine
    Jul 9, 2024 – 29:23
  • Top Asian Cuisine Travel Destinations with Chef Katie Chin: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Thai Food Recommendations
    Jun 25, 2024 – 30:45
  • Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, Italy, France, and More
    Jun 11, 2024 – 30:51
  • Shake Shack Founder Danny Meyer Shares How Travel Shaped His Life: Italy, France, New York, Japan, and More
    May 28, 2024 – 30:53
  • Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, California (United States), Capri (Italy), and More
    May 14, 2024 – 39:34
  • 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 – 38:38
  • 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 6, 2024 – 47:04
  • Featured Episode from A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021: The Thai Cave Rescue
    Jan 23, 2024 – 49:52
  • 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 9, 2024 – 45:08
  • 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 – 43:27
  • Featured Episode from Wild for Scotland, an Immersive Travel Podcast Featuring Inspiring Stories from Scotland
    Dec 12, 2023 – 55:12
  • Gorilla Expert Dr. Tara Stoinski: Mountains of Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres Campus, and Enhancing an Epic Travel Experience
    Dec 5, 2023 – 35:35
  • 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 – 42:46
  • 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 7, 2023 – 54:50
  • 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 – 32:16
  • 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 – 36:06
  • 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 5, 2023 – 25:56
  • 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 – 36:03
  • 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 8, 2023 – 42:00
  • 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 – 35:28
  • 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 – 34:19
  • 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 – 37:20
  • Gail Simmons (Bravo’s Top Chef Judge): Kibbutz in Israel, Neighborhood Spot in Melbourne, Safaris in South Africa, Love of Japan
    Jun 6, 2023 – 42:30
  • Daniel Boulud (Highly Decorated chef): Michelin Star Restaurants in Europe, Hometown of Lyon, Delicious Bahamian Food, Traveling with Children
    May 23, 2023 – 29:34
  • 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 9, 2023 – 33:07
  • 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 – 33:39
  • 2023: Master Chef Series - Season 3 Trailer
    Apr 11, 2023 – 01:02
  • Epic Family Travel from Mauritius to Japan with One&Only's Philippe Zuber
    Jul 19, 2022 – 38:35
  • Go Here, Not There with New York Times Columnist and Alternative-Destination Expert Elaine Glusac
    Jun 28, 2022 – 38:38
  • There's Way More To Mexico Than You Think, with Journey Mexico Founder Zachary Rabinor
    Jun 7, 2022 – 45:52
  • Fun in Faraway Lands with Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs
    May 24, 2022 – 36:58
  • Freeform Globetrotting with the “Punk Rocker of Luxury Travel,” Crystal Vinisse Thomas.
    May 3, 2022 – 34:18
  • A&K’s Geoffrey Kent on His Wild Past and the Adventurous Future of Luxury Travel
    Apr 19, 2022 – 34:01
  • Space Tourism Now with Space Perspective Founder and Biosphere 2 Alum Jane Poynter
    Apr 5, 2022 – 36:22
  • The Greatest Galapagos Adventures with Expedition Expert, Wildlife Conservationist, and Ecoventura CEO Santiago Dunn
    Mar 22, 2022 – 34:21
  • Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund CEO Dr. Tara Stoinski on Rwanda, Ellen DeGeneres, and a Conservation Success Story
    Mar 8, 2022 – 35:59
  • The Ripple Score: Bruce Poon Tip’s Top Destinations Where Your Money Does the Most Good.
    Feb 22, 2022 – 36:35
  • The Ultimate Sports Events for Travelers with New York Times Best-selling Author Larry Olmsted
    Feb 8, 2022 – 31:26
  • Africa’s Greatest Safaris—and the Women Who Make Them Possible
    Jan 25, 2022 – 40:05
  • The World’s Top Skiing Destinations with Olympic Gold Medalist Tommy Moe
    Jan 11, 2022 – 29:38
  • 2022: Your Best Travel Year Ever - Season 2 Trailer
    Dec 7, 2021 – 01:52
  • Insider Dining Destinations with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts President Radha Arora
    Nov 16, 2021 – 28:21
  • Extreme Superyacht Adventures with EYOS Expeditions CEO Ben Lyons
    Nov 2, 2021 – 29:52
  • Accomplishment Travel with the Highly Accomplished Travel Journalist Jackie Caradonio
    Oct 19, 2021 – 36:36
Recent Reviews
  • Mposeley
    Solid podcast - keeps getting better
    Love this show. Been listening since season 1 on a whim, and it was solid then, but has now matured into a well oiled, high quality travel machine! Bruce is clearly an expert in all things travel, and mix that with a great voice for radio, a high quality production, and now with high value guests on Season 3, I’m very happy this show is continuing to churn out great content. Can’t wait for the rest of season 3!
  • CatrinSkap
    Unique, interesting content
    I didn’t know about the food culture in Sweden, the Chinese presence in Africa, and that the Grand Central Market in LA is a great place to shop for spices - and this is all just from the first episode of season 3. Excited to hear what else I’ll learn about food and travel!
  • melissa share-it
    It’s finally back!
    Yay I was so worried this show was done for good! Woo so glad it’s back :) Bruce is my favorite person to take me across the globe. Welcome back Travel That Matters!
  • Malibu Scrambled
    It’s about time!
    Finally, featuring the folks who know travel best. The Worlds best master chefs! After all, what’s travel without experiencing the best dining experience as well. This, is cool.
  • KathyRI
    MasterChef series
    I’m a total foodie… And I am so looking forward to the new season the trailer sounds awesome! Can’t wait!
  • MplsMelanie
    Not your average travel podcast
    Love Bruce Wallin’s priority here for seeking out singular luxe travel experiences. He’s a great interviewer and explorer with interesting guests doing good work.
  • Gentrys on the Go
    Gleeful host!
    I’ve listened to most of the episodes, and what I’ve most enjoyed, apart from the insane, insider travel tips and remarkable guests, is the glee in Bruce’s voice during every episode. If you could use a travel supercharge and insight into why we should all be planning “travel that matters,” this is the podcast for you. On a selfish note, can you get Bruce to lead some of these journeys? I’d be first in line for gorillas and Galapagos!
  • CodyWal
    So insightful
    Really enjoy in g Travel That Matters. It’s great to hear from real experts who know all the ins and outs. My bucket list grows with each new episode!
  • lisaks2019
    Brilliant and informative
    I know the host, so maybe I’m biased, but this podcast is the best travel show out there. The guests are fascinating and the stories Bruce gets out of them make me want to pack my bags and book a flight. I always learn something new and cool from this show.
  • Guidaabida
    Stories on the edge of my seat!
    I really loved the episode with the Jouberts! What incredible stories to tell- and survive! Thanks for helping us live vicariously through these experiences until we can get out there!
  • mushroompuffer25
    Favorite Travel Show!
    Bruce is such a good host and I’ve learned so many inside secrets and stories about the world of luxury travel. Keep em coming!
  • TNreader77
    Meaningful travel
    Fun podcast that gives me new ideas for meaningful post-pandemic travel. Can’t wait to see the world again!
  • 90SecDrill
    An immersive travel experience in the comfort of your own home
    What I love about this show is how Bruce gets deep into conversation with his guests. He provides a unique insight into the meaningful travel experiences we are longing to embark upon having been stuck in the woes of this pandemic for over a year now.
  • Ben Hansford
    Favorite Travel Show from a Travel Lover
    This was hands down the best travel show I’ve heard. I’ve always loved to travel, and am always on the lookout for podcasts that scratch that itch. This was the perfect blend of information, fun, and a feeling of being in on the secret gems. Thanks CurtCo.
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