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To Understand the Soul of This Southern City, Head for the Water

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene travels to Charleston and discovers how the city’s soul lives in its tidal creeks, not just in its historic streets.

November 18, 2025 07:24 PM

Travel Tales

S3, E6: For Two Australian Sisters, a Trip to Cairns Brings a Chance to Reconnect

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, playwright Michelle Law road trips through Cairns, Australia.

October 31, 2022 03:25 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E24: This Wilderness Lodge Will Take You to the Center of Life in an Ancient Forest

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we take an immersive trip to Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge and touch the roots of a 2,000-year-old rainforest.

October 1, 2024 02:04 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

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E4: How Travel Can Help Us Grieve

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, Erin Hynes—host of the podcast Curious Tourism—shares the ways that travel can help us navigate the difficult moments in life.

March 2, 2023 05:39 PM

Travel Tales

Bonus: Antoni Porowski Ate Around the World with Your Favorite Celebrities—These Are the Meals That Still Haunt Him

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, Antoni Porowski shares transformative travel (and food) moments from his new show, No Taste Like Home.

February 18, 2025 05:51 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E18: It’s Not Too Late to Plan Your Summer Travels—Here’s How.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, the three members of AFAR’s mighty destination team tackle all things summer travel.

June 4, 2023 06:25 PM

Travel Tales

S3, E3: A Roguish Irish Road Trip in Search of One’s Roots

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR: He’s a Croatian Irish radio guy who’s traveled the world. But in all his wanders, he’d never really given his Irish side a chance—until now.

October 11, 2022 08:31 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E14: Unpacking One of the World’s Most Diverse Cities

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore one of the world’s most diverse cities—which didn’t really start out that way.

April 17, 2024 09:13 PM

Travel Tales

S4, E1: Baratunde Thurston Wants to Tell a Better Story of Us

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, we talk with Baratunde Thurston, host of the PBS show America Outdoors, about the connection between nature and healing.

October 5, 2023 07:58 PM

Travel Tales

S5, E12: Only 10 People Have Walked Around the World—and One Dog.

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, Tom Turcich shares the benefits of walking— whether you’re traversing the world or setting off on a smaller trail.

August 21, 2024 11:24 PM

A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E1: The 25 Best Places to Go in 2024

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, three AFAR editors share highlights from this year’s “Where to Go in 2024" list.

January 16, 2024 02:58 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E3: I’ve Been Booking Trips With Points Since I Was 12—Here’s How To Win at Travel

Booking travel with points and miles can be overwhelming. On this episode of Unpacked, we uncover the tools, tips and mindsets to help you win at the game of travel.

February 18, 2025 04:17 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E23: These Women Travel Solo With Confidence (Now You Can Too)

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore the world of solo travel— how to conquer your fears and get the most out of any solo trip.

September 25, 2024 02:20 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

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