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S5, E13: The Joyful Instrument That Became the Sound of Hawai’i

On this episode of Unpacked: America 250, host Aislyn Greene discovers the surprisingly deep history of Hawaii’s most joyful instrument and learns to play it herself.

April 24, 2026 07:43 PM

A view of sailboats in a bay surrounded by greenery in Kingstown, St. Vincent

Journeys: Caribbean + Atlantic

Island Hop Through the Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret Islands

Step off the beaten path and discover the vibrant culture, lush forests, and pristine beaches in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville

Crowds gather in Lake Superior and along its shoreline for the popular summer Glensheen Concerts on the Pier in Duluth, MN.

Journeys: Food + Drink

4 Days of Record Shops and Live Music in Minnesota

From the orchestra to community concerts and vinyl, experience how music flows through the state.

May 4, 2026 12:01 PM

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Explore Minnesota

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

Lanterns at the Kasuga-Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan

Journeys: Asia

The Perfect Cruise Around Japan—Even if You’re Not a “Cruise Person”

Sail around the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu in Japan and the pretty port city of Busan in South Korea for a trip filled with food and colorful traditions.

Sponsored by Tauck

Journeys: Oceania

Packed with Culture and Water Adventures—and Plenty of Time to Relax—This Is The Family Trip to Tahiti of Your Dreams

June 14, 2022 12:39 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

A 5-Day Guide to the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Most Underrated Island

Swim with sea life, visit Danish colonial towns, and relax on quiet beaches during five days on the Caribbean island of St. Croix.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Journeys: Caribbean + Atlantic

Island Hop the U.S. Virgin Islands During Festive Season

Enjoy lively festivals, tranquil beaches, and marine adventures across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix—no passport required.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Go on a journey through the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Society Islands.

Journeys: Oceania

Why a Small-Ship Cruise Is the Best Way to See Tahiti

Discover a deeper side of French Polynesia aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin and visit Tahiti’s most culturally rich and adventure-filled islands.

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