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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

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E5: Unpacking Albuquerque

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, host Aislyn Greene visits Albuquerque to unpack the Southwestern city’s outdoorsy roots.

February 13, 2024 11:46 AM

A foggy city at night from the top of a skyscraper. Headlights light busy avenues

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

A First-Timer’s Trip to South Africa

December 17, 2022 03:35 PM

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Ignacio Maza

A helicopter lands outside an Islamic building

Journeys: Asia

What to Do While on a Business Trip in Abu Dhabi

August 1, 2022 04:24 PM

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Visit Abu Dhabi

Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.

Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: After a Dozen Visits, This Chinese City Still Feels New to Me

On this Unpacked Mini, we go behind the scenes to discover how a routine trip to Guangzhou, China, transformed three generations of one writer’s family.

May 23, 2025 11:30 AM

Journeys: Europe

Discover the Classic and Cool Vibe of Vienna

July 26, 2022 04:59 PM

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Lufthansa

Podcast: Is it Really Possible to Travel Like a Local?

Unpacked, the Podcast

S1, E3: Is it Really Possible to Travel Like a Local?

In our third episode of “Unpacked by AFAR,” tips on how to be a better observer, and how embracing our “outsider” status can help us travel better—and empathize more.

July 14, 2022 05:45 PM

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

Travel Tales

S4, E4: A Walk on the Slovenian Side

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

Journeys: United States

Alternative Culture and Cuisine in Los Angeles and Orange County

Sponsored by Visit California

Journeys: United States

Plan With Care to Experience Natural Splendor In The Zion National Park Region of Utah

June 14, 2022 11:29 AM

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Visit Utah

Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E2: Where, and Why, to Cruise in 2024

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, cruise expert Fran Golden shares her favorite itineraries for 2024, what’s new in the world of sustainable cruising, and the right cruise for every traveler.

January 23, 2024 01:03 PM

Journeys: Europe

Explore the Hidden Treasures of Northern Denmark and Southern Norway

Get to know the lesser-known heroes of two countries in one trip, taking in the dazzling scenery of southern Norway’s coastal communities alongside the cultural gems of northern Denmark.

Sponsored by The Nordics

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

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

Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked, Five Questions: When a British Writer Meets the Cape Cod of the Midwest

On this Unpacked, Five Questions, Emma John visits Door County, Wisconsin, and uncovers friendly communities, surprising wineries, Cedarburg’s antique shops, and Washington Island’s old‑time music tradition.

October 28, 2025 02:22 PM

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