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There’s no shortage of travel advice out there—who can save us a buck, what to do, when’s the best time to go, where to go. But one fundamental question often gets left behind: why? Born from an award-winning magazine series of the same name, Y We Travel explores the deeper motivations behind our journeys. Hosted by Eric Weiner, a New York Times bestselling author and former foreign correspondent,... more

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Also featuring Eric Weiner on how focus, liberation and creativity can sometimes come from simple destinations, like a train seat or a hotel around the corner from home.

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Also featuring Wade Davis on how adventure travel can transform us.

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Also featuring Chloe Bow on the self discoveries during solo travel.

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Y We Travel hosts Eric Weiner and Erica Vella spotlight travel podcast Zero To Travel."On this episode of Zero To Travel, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Eric Weiner joins Jason Moore to explore the many themes of his book The Geograp... more

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Recent Guests

Florence Williams
Author of Heartbreak and The Nature Fix
Author and writer
Episode: Travelling To Heal The Heart with Florence Williams
Chloe Bow
Lifestyle and travel content creator; founder of Toronto Girl Social
Toronto Girl Social
Episode: Travelling To Heal The Heart with Florence Williams
Eric Weiner
Author of The Geography of Bliss, former NPR foreign correspondent
Author, Geography of Bliss
Episode: Y We Travel: Featuring Zero To Travel
Nevin Martell
Writer, author of cookbooks and articles; food writer
Author/Writer
Episode: Is Food the Real Reason We Travel? with Roger Mooking
Roger Mooking
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, television host
Twist at Toronto Pearson (Executive Chef)
Episode: Is Food the Real Reason We Travel? with Roger Mooking
Liz Renzetti
Canadian author and journalist, itinerant traveler and accidental adventurer
Canada
Episode: Why We Chase Awe with Elizabeth Renzetti
Kamal Al-Solaylee
Author and journalist; Director of the School of Journalism, Writing and Media at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: Can You Go Home Again? with Kamal Al-Solaylee
Nevin Martel
Food writer and chef
Episode: Y We Travel - Preview
Les Stroud
Survivorman, longtime wilderness explorer
Les Stroud Productions / Discovery Channel
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Eric Weiner
Host of Y We Travel
Erica Vella
Co-host of Y We Travel

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • New fave

    Love how this explores the joys of being somewhere new. Sharp convos that leave you feeling good and ready to pack a bag!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris19286
    Canadaa month ago
  • So much to learn

    The Roger Mooking interview is fascinating. The logistics behind running an airport restaurant is something I never thought of. All the episodes teach you something you didn’t know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flyguy2369
    Canadaa month ago
  • Worth listening to!

    Really enjoyed the first couple of episodes so far. Definitely worth listening to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyla.marsh
    Canada2 months ago
  • Five stars!

    Absolutely love this podcast. Such interesting topics. Can’t wait for more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merty1209
    Canada2 months ago
  • So unique

    Love this podcast. Hosts are great and the topics are refreshingly unique.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listn2Pods
    Canada2 months ago

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Travelling To Heal The Heart with Florence Williams
Q: What role does digital detox play in curative travel?
Florence advocates for reducing phone use on retreats, noting that absence of digital distractions shifts mood and physiological markers almost immediately.
Travelling To Heal The Heart with Florence Williams
Q: How does travel affect your body and mind, especially in terms of neuroplasticity and feeling alive again?
She and the host discuss how new experiences can rewire neural pathways, reduce depression, and re-anchor attention to the present moment.
Can You Go Home Again? with Kamal Al-Solaylee
Q: Where are you from?
Kamal explains a layered sense of origin, feeling roots in Toronto as a long-time home while maintaining strong ancestral ties to Yemen, and recognizing multiple places as part of his identity.
Can Travel Make Us Better Neighbours? with Pico Iyer
Q: Why is meeting neighbors and other cultures considered essential to travel, rather than just visiting places?
Because direct interaction dissolves stereotypes and reveals the shared humanity behind differences, offering richer understanding than headlines or online images.

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A thoughtful travel-focused show that probes the deeper motivations behind journeys, pairing reflective storytelling with interviews from writers, chefs, and explorers. Episodes center on human connections, awe and transformation through travel, and the way food, culture, and place shape identity. The format blends personal anecdotes with expert perspectives to explore why we travel, how landscapes move us, and what travel teaches about home, time, and community. Notable strengths include high-quality guest mix from culinary to literary worlds, a patient, curious host duo, and an emphasis on meaning over tips or logistics, which makes it appealing to listeners seeking thoughtful, human-centered travel narratives.

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2. Chloe Bow
3. Eric Weiner
4. Nevin Martell
5. Roger Mooking
6. Liz Renzetti
7. Kamal Al-Solaylee
8. Nevin Martel

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