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Bill Thomas, director of the Logan County Economic Development Partnership, stands next to the 22-foot-tall Big Friend at the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Ill., Sept. 17, 2024. The free museum on Route 66 in Illinois celebrates America's fiberglass giants and the nostalgia that draws people to them. (Bryan Birks/The New York Times)

Giants of the Highway: The Secret Story Behind Route 66’s Most Unusual Museum

These towering fiberglass figures were America’s supersize salesmen in the 1960s. On this episode of Unpacked, America 250 learn earn how they went from coast-to-coast marketing phenomenon to beloved roadside relics.

September 28, 2025 04:33 PM

View From Afar

View From Afar S1, E5: IPW 2025 | Vic Isley, President and CEO of Explore Asheville

On this episode of “View From AFAR,” recorded live at IPW in Chicago, president and CEO of Explore Asheville Vic Isley talks about the resilience of people and western North Carolina.

June 16, 2025 06:22 PM

Journeys: United States

Discover The Newest U.S. National Park and More in West Virginia

June 20, 2022 02:07 PM

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West Virginia Department of Tourism

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Journeys: Europe

Adventure, Wellness, Medieval Castles, and Cheese Await in Switzerland’s Region of Bern

June 20, 2022 01:26 PM

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Switzerland Tourism

Journeys: Cruise

Cruise to Explore Southern Italy and The Dalmatian Coast with This 8-Day Itinerary

This southern Italy itinerary sails between Venice and Rome exploring the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and gems of Croatia and Montenegro.

Sponsored by Paul Gauguin Cruises

Journeys: Europe

Discover the Classic and Cool Vibe of Vienna

July 26, 2022 04:59 PM

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Lufthansa

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June 21, 2022 01:28 PM

Three dancers move in unison. All are part of the Sydney-based dance troupe, Bangarra.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S1, E6: How to (and How Not to) Engage in Cultural Tourism

In our sixth episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we discuss the best ways to engage with all the different cultures we encounter during our travels.

August 25, 2022 06:24 PM

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Journeys: Europe

Visiting Stockholm and Its Gorgeous Archipelago

August 1, 2022 04:42 PM

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Edible Destinations by Epitourean

Journeys: Mexico + Central America

Volcanoes, Zip Lines, and a Real-Life Jungle Cruise: What to Do with Kids in Costa Rica

August 1, 2022 04:13 PM

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Adventures by Disney

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Journeys: Europe

Budapest to Bucharest: Cruise 5 Countries in 9 Days

July 26, 2022 05:00 PM

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Emerald Waterways

Journeys: Europe

Savor West Denmark and Its Foodie Wonders

June 20, 2022 02:53 PM

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VisitDenmark

An ancient stone temple with five peaks pointing into the sky

Journeys: Asia

9-Day Cambodian Culture Cruise

November 29, 2022 09:35 PM

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Michael Holtz

Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: The Five Innovations You Might See on Your Next Cruise

On this Unpacked Mini, we peek into the colorful, immersive, and luxurious innovations coming soon to a cruise ship near you.

May 1, 2025 06:35 PM

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