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S2, E25: The Promise and Peril of Digital Nomadism

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, an AFAR editor—and digital nomad—explores the dark side of working remotely.

July 25, 2023 05:35 PM

10 Ways to Keep Your Airline Miles from Expiring

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E6: How to Budget for Travel, No Matter Your Income

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we get tips on money, budgeting, and traveling well from travel and personal finance podcaster Danielle Desir Corbett.

February 20, 2024 02:43 PM

Travel Tales

I Solo Hiked 7,500 Miles From Cape Town to Cairo—and Found Connection at Every Step

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, one traveler shares how walking across Africa permanently changed the way he moves and lives.

June 12, 2025 11:37 AM

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E19: Rick Steves Wants to Save the World, One Trip at a Time

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we speak with travel legend Rick Steves about ethical travel and his climate smart commitment.

June 13, 2023 03:57 PM

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Journeys: Cruise

Island Hop from Puerto Rico to Saint Barths on This Luxury Yacht Cruise

Swim in crystal-clear waters, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, and relax on secluded beaches during this eight-day Caribbean yacht cruise.

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Jeff Jenkins trains at the dojo with a young wrestler for his Sumo match in Japan. (National Geographic for Disney/Noel Milafu)

Travel Tales

S4, E11: The Plus-Size Traveler on a Mission to Change the World

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, Jeff Jenkins—host of the National Geographic show Never Say Never—reminds us that life begins where our comfort zone ends.

December 12, 2023 06:12 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

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

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

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June 21, 2022 01:22 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E10: These Two Cruise Lines Are Charting a Surprising Path to a Better, Healthier World

On this episode of Unpacked, we set sail with two of the industry’s greenest cruise lines to see how sustainable cruising is shaping the future of travel.

April 10, 2025 08:16 AM

A sunset cruise on a private yacht with a secluded cay at your back and a bottle of bubbly between you and your partner may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it's not nearly as out of reach as you may think. The Barefoot Sailing sunset champagne cruise can make your romantic fantasy a reality, while Seahorse Sailing Adventures' sunset dinner cruise takes fine dining offshore. The Bahama Mama sunset dinner cruise is geared toward the convivial couple who want to meet other lovebirds bent on experiencing the best of the open ocean. Barefoot Sailing and Seahorse Sailing Adventures cruises depart from Nassau, and Bahama Mama sets sail from Freeport.

View From Afar

S1, E2: The Trends, News, and Cruises to Know From Seatrade Cruise Global

On this episode of “View From Afar,” Afar cofounder Joe Diaz shares highlights from the world’s largest cruise conference, Seatrade.

May 1, 2025 09:33 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E5: A Man, a Dog, a Walk Around the World, Part I

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we hear from Tom Turcich, who—along with his dog, Savannah—spent seven years walking around the world.

March 16, 2023 06:29 PM

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Journeys: United States

The Ultimate Long Weekend in Scottsdale

August 1, 2022 04:58 PM

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Carl Grupp

Three Four Wheel Drive vehicles touring Wadi Rum

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

An 8-Day Guide to Jordan from Petra to the Dead Sea

Soak in the Dead Sea, learn Jordanian recipes, and camp in Wadi Rum on this epic adventure.

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