Seeing the planet and improving your inner and outer self along the way is nothing short of a worthwhile, worldly investment.

If you’ve been watching Mission Declassified, then you already know Christof Putzel is a seasoned investigative journalist able to shed new light on old cold cases. That said, there’s a lot more to Christof than his work. Taking a break from his busy schedule, Christof sat down with Travel Channel to tell us a little bit more about himself, the show, and how he spends his time when he’s not looking for new leads and clues!

TravelChannel.com highlights some of the best travel podcasts, including Airplane Mode by Away, The Dirtbag Diaries and The New Paris Podcast. These podcasts share travel stories and tips.

Travel Channel has the scoop on cool travel gadgets that make perfect gifts for the frequent travelers in your life.

Our picks for surprisingly family-friendly destinations that will appeal to the whole family.

Find apps and tools to plan your destination wedding with Roam, the Travel Channel blog.

Travel Channel's Roam offers up a variety of great options for eco-friendly resorts and hotels.

The Lost Girls' picks for the best food and wine tours.

Set your sights on serious bargains and join Travel Channel for a jaunt to some of America's most appealing outlet shopping locales.

The experts at the TravelChannel.com round up unique summer vacation ideas from their favorite Instagram influencers.