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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

Dolly Parton at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort media event held on November 2, 2023, at the HeartSong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN. © Curtis Hilbun / Dollywood

Travel Tales

S4, E6: How Dolly Parton Went From a One-Room Cabin to a Smoky Mountains Empire

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, Dolly Parton opens up about her new hotel, HeartSong Lodge & Resort, and the ways travel has shaped her life.

November 7, 2023 03:57 PM

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View From Afar

View From Afar S2, E2: IPW 2026 | Setting the Stage for IPW: Geoff Freeman on the State of U.S. Travel in 2026

On this episode of View From Afar, host Michelle Baran talks with U.S. Travel Association president and CEO, Geoff Freeman, about what it will take to welcome the world back to America.

May 20, 2026 06:47 PM

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Journeys: Family

A 5-Day Washington, D.C. Itinerary the Whole Family Will Love

Visit the Smithsonian museums, kayak in Georgetown, see pandas in one of the oldest zoos in the U.S., and play mini golf on this family-friendly itinerary.

Sponsored by washington.org

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E13: What You Need to Know About Summer 2024 Travel

On this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we explore how to prepare for summer travel.

April 9, 2024 11:05 PM

Journeys: United States

Enjoy an Unforgettable Weekend Getaway Filled with Unique Charlotte Experiences

Explore museum exhibitions, ride the light rail, and take a cocktail class in a three-day itinerary filled with this North Carolina city’s many delights

Sponsored by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Journeys: Caribbean + Atlantic

Enjoy Eco-Friendly Experiences in the Lush Mountains of Puerto Rico

Travel off the beaten path through Caguas, Cayey, and Aguas Buenas for a trip immersed in the outdoors that helps protect and preserve this Caribbean Island.

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

Small boats carrying produce in the floating market of Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi, Thailand.

Journeys: Food + Drink

A Foodie’s 11-Day Guide to Thailand

From pad Thai to khao soi and everything in between, eat your way through Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui with this itinerary.

Sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand

Journeys: Food + Drink

This Beach Town Is an Underrated Food Destination

Myrtle Beach is more than a beach getaway—it’s a rising star for seafood and local brews.

August 29, 2025 11:30 AM

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Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: A Slow Traveler’s Guide to Korea’s (Second) Busiest City

On this Unpacked Mini, writer Peggy Orenstein—Afar’s slow-travel expert—visits Busan, Korea’s bustling coastal city.

August 1, 2025 08:31 PM

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