How US politics is affecting international travel
A rare look at one of Earth's most remote places
Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail
The Caribbean isle that can't access its beaches
Paddling the dramatic 'Grand Canyon of Canada'
An ironwoman's guide to Finland's best icy plunges
Beat the winter blues with these escapes
How to plan your first trip to Mexico
Turkey's ancient, caffeine-free coffee alternative
Seven global live music experiences for 2026A few key members of the “behind-the-scenes” team include:
Valerie Selig, Lead Producer
Valerie directs the day-to-day strategic planning and operations of RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxa. In addition to sourcing compelling and entertaining show topics/content, leading guests, unique products and destinations to be shared by Robert & Mary, Rudy or RJ on-air, her responsibilities include each broadcast layout, guest scheduling, remote broadcast coordination and more. She also manages the program’s off-air activities and social media platforms, as well as the needs of our network radio affiliates and sponsors. Prior to joining us, she worked for several media companies in sales and marketing roles, engaged C-Suite healthcare executives, and helped the founder of Culture Shift Labs advance innovations. A passionate traveler, Valerie’s professionalism and enthusiasm for travel, the travel industry and travel media is evident to everyone she encounters.
Bob Bucci, VP/Operations + Associate Travel Producer
Bob’s been associated with the program since its inception back in 2004, and his contributions have been plentiful. An outdoor enthusiast & family traveler, Bob’s worked at various levels of the media/communications industries. In addition to his role as VP/Operations for the program’s parent company, SSI, he’s served as News Director and morning-show producer at AM 770 WABC in New York, as New York Yankees Radio Network director, as News Anchor for AM 1490 WGCH in Greenwich CT, and as an on-air anchor/reporter for AM 1540 WPTR/FM 92.3 WFLY in Albany NY. He’s also worked as Public Relations Coordinator for the New York State Legislature.
Bobby Belt, Engineer – Technical Director
As Engineer/Technical Director, Bobby runs the RMWorldTravel control booth in Dallas at our Network Command Center, monitoring all the meters/dials, coordinating guests/callers, running all the sponsors commercials, and presides over the satellite feed as Robert & Mary and Team bring you America’s #1 Travel Radio Show. He relies on his years of hands-on experience in broadcast and online media to ensure technically-sound transmission of the broadcast to network affiliates, our 24/7 TuneIn channel, online streamers and more so you can hear the ‘Travel Duo” and Team loud and clear.
