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Europe’s Most Overlooked Region Is Ready for Its Close-Up

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, writer Peggy Orenstein drinks brandy on a mountaintop, eats her weight in potatoes and cheese—and faces down her inner overachiever.

October 23, 2023 07:11 PM

A woman walking through a bamboo forest in Kyoto

Journeys: Asia

The Best 12-Day Japan Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Sample sake, craft sushi, soak in hot springs, and meditate with a monk on this journey through Japan’s heart.

Sponsored by Intrepid Travel

Panoramic view Sunrise and mist over bright green hilly rice fields in Northern Thailand.

Journeys: Asia

2 Weeks Off-the-Beaten Path in Thailand

From the canals of Bangkok to the scenic paths of national parks, explore sides of Thailand most travelers never see with this 14-day itinerary.

Sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand

Toast to new friends as you make your way down the Rhône River.

Journeys: Cruise

An Epic Trip and Food Fan’s Delight Along This Dreamy European River

October 24, 2022 10:11 AM

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Avalon Waterways

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E26: I Have Insomnia—So I Tried Sleep Tourism To See If It Would Help.

“Sleep hotels” are promising guests a better night’s rest. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we put them to the pillow test.

October 15, 2024 05:57 PM

A view from behind a band performing from onstage looking out onto an audience at Harrah's Cherokee Center, Asheville, North Carolina

Journeys: United States

A Local Musician’s Guide to Asheville’s Music Scene

Songwriter and rapper Virtuous leads the way through the best places to take in live music—and feed your soul in between gigs—with this two-day itinerary.

May 30, 2024 11:49 AM

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Explore Asheville

Masada National Park, overlooking the famed Dead Sea—one of many highlights of this trip.

Journeys: History

Explore the Ancient History of Sacred Israel

Travel through some of the holiest historical sites in this multifaceted Middle Eastern country that also serves up a flavorful culinary landscape.

Sponsored by Kensington Tours

Journeys: United States

Quiet Beaches, Historic Sites, and Barrier Island Communities: South Carolina Coastal Expedition

June 20, 2022 01:58 PM

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Discover South Carolina

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Journeys: United States

Explore Fascinating African-American Heritage in the Nation’s Capital

June 10, 2022 10:28 AM

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Visit Washington, DC

Birds on the beach near the Cape Romano dome home on April 23, 2018.

Journeys: United States

An Otherworldly Vacation in Southwest Florida

June 10, 2022 10:20 AM

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Visit Florida

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

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

Travel Tales

What Touring America Taught a Southern Comic About Reading a Crowd

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, comedian, Katherine Blanford takes us on a regional comedy tour across America.

June 25, 2025 09:32 PM

Kids entertainment on Paul Gauguin Cruises

Journeys: Oceania

The Best Way to See Tahiti with Kids

Snorkel coral reefs, mountain bike in jungles, and explore island culture on this family-friendly small-ship cruise.

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