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S5, E7: Drama, Geopolitics, and Glory: Inside the World Cup

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene sits down with soccer historian Jonathan Wilson to unpack a century of World Cup drama — and what makes 2026 the most complicated tournament yet.

March 26, 2026 07:38 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E17: How ChatGPT and AI Can (and Can’t) Help with Travel Planning

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we explore the travel impacts of the world’s fastest-growing consumer technology: ChatGPT.

May 30, 2023 09:36 PM

Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E2: Where, and Why, to Cruise in 2024

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, cruise expert Fran Golden shares her favorite itineraries for 2024, what’s new in the world of sustainable cruising, and the right cruise for every traveler.

January 23, 2024 01:03 PM

View of the Maine coastline at Acadia National park

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E28: Inside the Movement to Return National Park Land

In this episode of Unpacked, we go inside the movement to return national park land to its original stewards: Native Americans.

August 15, 2023 02:38 PM

Scenic view of Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, Pokolbin

Journeys: Oceania

Australia for Wine Lovers: 8 Days in Sydney and The Hunter Valley

July 26, 2022 05:09 PM

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Islands In The Sun

Travel gives us the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life— and to treat them with dignity.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E27: What Should I Do When Someone Approaches Me for Money When I’m Traveling?

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we examine an age-old travel quandary: the ethics of interacting with panhandlers.

August 8, 2023 05:37 PM

Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E23: Four AFAR Editors Share Their Hard-Won Tips for Traveling With Kids

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, four AFAR editors—all parents—share their tips on traveling with kids, from how to deal with jet lag to one brilliant packing hack.

July 12, 2023 12:27 PM

Amsterdam brims with iconic sights, and walking and cycling along the canals are not only top experiences, but are also the best ways to get around. The city is home to numerous notable museums, many of which are conveniently gathered on the Museumplein. You can view some of the world’s great paintings at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. More modern art and design are displayed at the Stedelijk Museum and new Moco Museum. The Anne Frank House, where you can visit the secret annex she and her family hid in during the Nazi occupation, is a moving experience. In the evening, peek into the Red Light District, one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods, then head to a café for a local beer.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E3: Beyond the Canals: An Insider’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Real Neighborhoods

On this episode of Unpacked: Off the Tourist Trail, Blane Bachelor shares her insider tips on navigating overtourism, cycling like a local, and finding the city’s quieter, more authentic side.

March 17, 2026 03:32 PM

View From Afar

View From Afar S2, E5: IPW 2026 | John Urdi on Why Huntington Beach Is Having a Moment

On this episode of View From Afar, host Michelle Baran talks with Visit Huntington Beach president and CEO, John Urdi, about why Surf City, USA is so much more than a day at the beach.

May 25, 2026 02:47 PM

The Andaz Liverpool Street's Lobby Lounge

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E13: You’ll Never Listen to Hotel Music the Same Way Again

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we dive into the surprisingly curated world of hotel music.

May 2, 2023 07:36 PM

Travel Tales

S5, E2: Big Animals, and Even Bigger Adventures, in a Part of Argentina Few Travelers Visit

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, we explore two regions in Argentina that most travelers miss.

June 11, 2024 06:42 PM

Podcast: Is it Really Possible to Travel Like a Local?

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June 21, 2022 01:24 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E7: Travel to Listen: The State Where Music Legends Are Born

On this episode of Unpacked, we tune into the soul of modern music on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

March 19, 2025 02:20 PM

White bear searching for salmon in river, Pacific Coast, BC, Canada

Travel Tales

S4, E10: A Canadian Grizzly Bear Changed My Life

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, we travel to Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, where one tour operator is saving this special place, one traveler at a time.

December 1, 2023 12:50 PM

Travel Tales

S5, E9: When Zebras Taught Me to Drive in Namibia

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, audio engineer Nicolle Galteland attempts to take a solo road trip through Namibia—if only she can figure out how to drive the car.

July 31, 2024 10:34 PM

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