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Beyond the Ring Road: An Iceland Insider’s Guide to Avoiding the Crowds

On this Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene learns how to experience the real Iceland beyond the Golden Circle with travel writer Ali Wunderman, who shares insider tips from over a decade of exploration.

September 11, 2025 01:44 PM

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S3, E17: What It’s Like to Use a Concierge Service to Book Award Flights

In this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene turns to Award Magic, an award-booking service, for help dealing with travel points and miles.

May 14, 2024 12:10 PM

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S2, E24: Everything You Need to Know About Airport Lounge Access

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, points and miles expert Paul Rubio shares the secrets to gaining airport lounge access. Tip one: Use a credit card.

July 18, 2023 01:47 PM

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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

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.

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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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S2, E8: An Epic National Park Road Trip

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, journalist Emily Pennington—author of the memoir Feral—shares what it was like to spend a year road-tripping to (nearly) all the national parks in the United States.

March 29, 2023 10:21 AM

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

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S2, E34: It’s Time to Plan Your Winter 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 winter travel.

September 26, 2023 11:41 AM

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