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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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Latest Episodes

Why do we travel? To taste. Y We Travel hosts Eric Weiner and Erica Vella discuss food as a journey through the cultures we experience on the road.

Eric speaks to essayist Nevin Martell, a write and self-proclaimed food “gastronaut” who will taste ... more

Why do we travel? To experience awe. Y We Travel hosts Eric Weiner and Erica Vella discuss the moments on the road that leave us speechless.

Eric interviews essayist Elizabeth Renzetti, an author and columnist who was bitten early by the travel bug... more

Why do we travel? To return. Y We Travel hosts Eric Weiner and Erica Vella discuss our drive to go home – the pull to visit family, old haunts, past lives.

Eric speaks to Y We Travel essayist Kamal Al-Solaylee, the author of Return: Why We Go Back ... more

Why do we travel? To meet the neighbours. Y We Travel hosts Eric Weiner and Erica Vella discuss the origins of the series and their own motivations for travelling.

Eric interviews author and Y We Travel essayist Pico Iyer. They trade travel anecdot... more

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Recent Guests

Nevin Martell
Writer, author of cookbooks and articles; food writer
Author/Writer
Episode: Episode 4 - To taste
Roger Mooking
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, television host
Twist at Toronto Pearson (Executive Chef)
Episode: Episode 4 - To taste
Liz Renzetti
Canadian author and journalist, itinerant traveler and accidental adventurer
Canada
Episode: Episode 3 - To experience awe
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: Episode 2 - To Relive Our Past
Nevin Martel
Food writer and chef
Episode: Y We Travel - Episode 0
Les Stroud
Survivorman, longtime wilderness explorer
Les Stroud Productions / Discovery Channel
Episode: Y We Travel - Episode 0
Melanie Vogel
Traveler who walked the entire Trans-Canada Trail
Episode: Y We Travel - Episode 0
Pico Iyer
Travel writer
Episode: Y We Travel - Episode 0
Wade Davis
Anthropologist
Episode: Y We Travel - Episode 0

Hosts

Eric Weiner
Host of Y We Travel
Erica Vella
Co-host of Y We Travel

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Worth listening to!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyla.marsh
    Canadaa month ago
  • Five stars!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merty1209
    Canadaa month ago
  • So unique

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listn2Pods
    Canadaa month ago
  • Podguy19

    Excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iced Burger
    Canadaa month ago
  • Thoughtful travel podcast

    I’m always searching for great travel podcasts and, wouldn’t you know it, one of my favorite authors started one! The first episode was fantastic and I can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viaggi con Ryley
    United Statesa month ago

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Audience notes high-quality storytelling and refreshing takes on travel themes.
The hosts' dynamic and guests' expertise are consistently engaging.
Episodes feel aspirational and inspiring for travelers seeking meaning, not just tips.
Listeners praise the show's thoughtful, unique travel conversations.

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Talking Points

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Episode 2 - To Relive Our Past
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.
Episode 1 - To Meet The Neighbours
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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Y We Travel launched 2 months ago and published 6 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Y We Travel include:

1. Nevin Martell
2. Roger Mooking
3. Liz Renzetti
4. Kamal Al-Solaylee
5. Nevin Martel
6. Les Stroud
7. Melanie Vogel
8. Pico Iyer

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