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View From Afar S2, E5: IPW 2026 | John Urdi on Why Huntington Beach Is Having a Moment

On this episode of View From Afar, host Michelle Baran talks with Visit Huntington Beach president and CEO, John Urdi, about why Surf City, USA is so much more than a day at the beach.

May 25, 2026 02:47 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

The Andaz Liverpool Street's Lobby Lounge

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S2, E13: You’ll Never Listen to Hotel Music the Same Way Again

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we dive into the surprisingly curated world of hotel music.

May 2, 2023 07:36 PM

Three birders sit in folding camping chairs and look for birds through binoculars

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S2, E29: A Skeptic’s Guide to Birding

In this episode of Unpacked, learn how a reluctant birder fell in love with the sport—and how you can, too.

August 21, 2023 07:30 PM

The 17th-century Fountain of Four Dolphins in Aix-en-Provence

Travel Tales

S4, E7: How to Eat Your Way Along France’s Finest Food Trail

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, the food-obsessed host of the podcast eats, drinks, and shops along the 400-mile Vallée de la Gastronomie.

November 13, 2023 11:05 PM

A long jetty in a river lined with boats. A large cathedral in the background is lit by the sun

Journeys: Europe

Visiting Stockholm and Its Gorgeous Archipelago

August 1, 2022 04:42 PM

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S3, E28: The Creepy, Spooky and Downright Weird Things That Happen in Our National Parks

In this episode of Unpacked, we delve into the spooky stories that are inspiring a community of outdoor travelers.

October 29, 2024 12:38 PM

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

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S2, E20: Inside Rick Steves’s Self-Imposed Carbon Tax

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we dig into the Rick Steves’ Europe Climate Smart Commitment—a self-imposed carbon tax—with one of the program’s masterminds.

June 20, 2023 04:54 PM

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S3, E30: The 25 Most Exciting, Crowd-Free Places to Visit in 2025

On this episode of Unpacked, four editors reveal how they chose the best off-the-beaten-path destinations for this year’s “Where to Go in 2025” list.

November 18, 2024 10:29 AM

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S3, E22: I’m a Polyglot—These Are the Secrets to Learning New Languages

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we overcome the fears and faux pas of learning—and speaking—another language.

September 18, 2024 08:12 AM

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S3, E8: How to Sleep Better While Traveling

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, sleep psychologist Anne Bartolucci shares her tips on getting comfy on a plane, using melatonin correctly, and the one thing you should bring next time you fly.

March 7, 2024 06:37 PM

People sitting around a pool in a courtyard

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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

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S3, E21: The Spontaneous (Travel!) Story of How Afar Came to Be

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, Afar founders share the spontaneous travel stories that sparked 15 years of impact.

September 11, 2024 08:08 AM

Hotels

Hotels and Accommodations by Destination

March 10, 2023 06:13 PM

An image of a vibrant plaza in Cartagena, Colombia.

Travel Tales

S3, E1: In Colombia, Searching for Culture—and Connection

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, a Colombian American comedian asks “Am I Colombian enough?”

September 13, 2022 04:22 PM

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