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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.

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Top Travel Destinations for 2025: Huaraz (Peru), Okinawa (Japan), Paris, Greenland, West Papua (Indonesia), and More

Dec 24, 2024·—

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It’s that time of year again—our annual Top Destinations episode is back! Host Bruce Wallin ventured to Virtuoso’s annual Travel Week in Las Vegas to ask top luxury travel experts what destination they were most excited...

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

Sep 17, 2024·—

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Honoring his family’s legacy while pushing boundaries to innovate New Orleans cuisine for the next generation is the 21-year-old patron chef of Emeril’s in New Orleans and son of renowned chef Emeril Lagasse, E.J...

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

Sep 3, 2024·—

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A new approach to food, drink, and culinary experiences at sea, that's what host Bruce sits down with Andrea Tonet, the VP of Product Strategy at Silversea, to chat about in this episode of Travel That Matters. Hear how...

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·—

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Could you, would you, on a train? We would eat chef Jean Imbert's cuisine on a train, by the sea, in a city... we would eat Jean Imbert's cuisine anywhere! Dr. Seuss jokes aside, Jean Imbert is the culinary mastermind...

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

Aug 6, 2024·—

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Come along for a culinary thrill as Foods That Matter transports the epicures, the foodies, and the gastronauts to different corners of the world through stories of adventure with food archeologist John Robert Sutton...

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·—

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What do trombones, surfers, and Paris have in common? They're all part of Jonathan Waxman's inspiring success story that took him from cleaning bathrooms to an iconic career as a chef, restaurateur, and tv personality...

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

Jul 9, 2024·—

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One of the most influential figures in American cuisine, Charlie Palmer, and a world-renowned pastry chef, Antonio Bachour, dive into their most inspiring travel experiences and recommendations. Charlie Palmer talks...

Top Asian Cuisine Travel Destinations with Chef Katie Chin: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Thai Food Recommendations

Jun 25, 2024·—

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Katie Chin escaped what she jokingly describes as "dumpling prison" only to be so influenced by her heritage and Asian cuisines that she left her SVP role at FOX to start her career as a chef and author. It was her...

Nancy Silverton's Travel Manifesto: Palaces, Peanut Butter, and Putzing Around in London, Mexico, Italy, France, and More

Jun 11, 2024·—

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The art of stress-free travel is not lost on Nancy Silverton thanks to her adventurous parents, and now she shares her travel philosophy with her kids, grandkids—and listeners of Travel That Matters in this episode...

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

May 28, 2024·—

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Here to explain how travel helped turn a kid from St. Louis into the leading restaurateur behind both Union Square Café and Shake Shack is the one-and-only Danny Meyer. The son of a travel entrepreneur, Danny takes us...

Wolfgang Puck's Top Travel and Restaurant Recommendations: Vienna and Salzburg (Austria), Ethiopia, California (United States), Capri (Italy), and More

May 14, 2024·—

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Wolfgang Puck, the Austrian-American culinary legend, takes host Bruce on a journey through his favorite food and travel spots, full of laughter and unexpected tips. Wolfgang shares the serendipitous creation of his...

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·—

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Getting people to think differently when deciding where to travel next is a specialty of the travel journalist Andrew Nelson, a writer for two decades with National Geographic Travel and a two-time Lowell Thomas prize...

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·—

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Embark on an adventure through South Africa with Liam Tomlin (Cape Town chef), Deborah Calmeyer (ROAR Africa founder), and Tiago Sarmento (managing director of Belmond in Southern Africa), whose stories and insider tips...

Featured Episode from A Slight Change of Plans, Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021: The Thai Cave Rescue

Jan 23, 2024·—

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This week, we're recommending a Pushkin podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, where Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in...

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·—

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Divia Thani is an incredible and inspiring source of information on how best to explore the many different regions of India, from the Himalayas in the north to Chettinad in the south. In this episode of Travel That...

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·—

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Our love of travel and food converge in spectacular fashion in this exploration of Mexico and its many regional cuisines with chef and TV host Pati Jinich. As the host of the 3x James Beard Award-winning PBS television...

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

Dec 12, 2023·—

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This week, we're recommending a podcast for Scotland-lovers by award-winning travel blogger Kathi Kamleitner. This clip is of her conversation with Mark Williams, a forager and foraging tutor with over 30 years of...

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

Dec 5, 2023·—

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Dr. Tara Stoinski, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund President, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, joins Bruce to discuss the fascinating scientific and conservation work the organization does in the mountains of Rwanda, as well...

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·—

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John Robert Sutton didn't always know he wanted to travel through 124 countries and be the best exotic food trader, but we're glad he did! This episode is packed with the most interesting stories, like where vanilla is...

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·—

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“From a hidden region of Colombia to a high-profile hotel debut in London, this episode is for adventurers, foodies, escapists, and big-city lovers—basically anyone who cherishes travel and is interested in exploring...

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·—

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"I came to Thailand when I was just a teenager and chose never to leave," said guest Bill Heinecke, collector car enthusiast, experiential traveler, and billionaire founder and chairman of Minor International PCL, which...

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·—

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In this episode, host Bruce Wallin explores the transformative power of travel with guest Esme Benjamin, a wellness and travel journalist and host of the podcast The Trip That Changed Me. They start by talking about...

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·—

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Chef Richard Sandoval was and still is an instrumental force in the proliferation and elevation of Latin American cuisine across the globe. Born and raised in Mexico City—and once an aspiring professional tennis...

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·—

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Chris Jackson of Stonestreet Estate Vineyards and Jackson Family Wines (Kendall-Jackson) joined Bruce to talk about all things wine, including why Healdsburg, California, is the best wine town to visit in America, the...

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·—

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Anne-Cecile Degenne is the executive corporate chef for Accor’s Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems hotel brands, overseeing more than 100 boutique restaurant concepts around the globe. Her work and personal...