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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 Nin
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Signup to Generate a PitchTravel 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.
Travel That Matters is hosted by Bruce Wallin. The show has published 60 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Top Travel Destinations for 2025: Huaraz (Peru), Okinawa (Japan), Paris, Greenland, West Papua (Indonesia), and More" (24 December 2024, 63 minutes), "Best Food in New Orleans, London, New York, and Stockholm with Rising Star Chef E.J. Lagasse" (17 September 2024, 33 minutes), and "How to Have Truly Local Food, Drink, and Culinary Experiences, at Sea, from Crete to Provence, Iceland to South Africa" (3 September 2024, 37 minutes).
Travel That Matters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 60 episodes.
Booking probability for Travel That Matters is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Travel That Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Travel That Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Travel That Matters are Hotels & Lodging and Travel Agencies & Tours. Travel That Matters has a society audience.
Bruce Wallin hosts Travel That Matters, a society podcast with 60 episodes published.
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<p>It’s that time of year again—our annual Top Destinations episode is back!</p> <p>Host Bruce Wallin ventured to Virtuoso’s annual Travel Week in Las Vegas to ask top luxury travel experts what destination they were...

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<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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!</p> <p>Dr. Seuss jokes aside, Jean Imbert is the culinary...

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<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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.</p> <p>Charlie Palmer...

<p>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.</p> <p>It...

<p>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...

<p>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.</p> <p>The son of a travel entrepreneur, Danny...

<p>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.</p> <p>Wolfgang shares the serendipitous creation...

<p>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...

<p>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...

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<p>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...

<p>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.</p> <p>In this episode of Travel...

<p>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...

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<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>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...

<p>“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...
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Founder & Executive Chairman, USHG Acquisition Corp. Shake Shack USHG LLC
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Mexican American chef, Pati’s Mexican Kitchen
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