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June 21, 2022 01:24 PM

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

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

Travel Tales

S5, E9: When Zebras Taught Me to Drive in Namibia

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, audio engineer Nicolle Galteland attempts to take a solo road trip through Namibia—if only she can figure out how to drive the car.

July 31, 2024 10:34 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.

Unpacked, the Podcast

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

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL, 20: American actor, television director and author Andrew McCarthy, is captured in his home neighborhood of Greenwich Village New York, NY on April 20, 2021. McCarthy’s new memoir “BRAT: An 80’s Story” is due out soon. (Photo by Jesse Dittmar for The Washington Post)

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E14: Would You Hike 500 Miles With Your Teenager? Andrew McCarthy Said Yes.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we talk with actor and writer Andrew McCarthy, author of the new book Walking With Sam, about his 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage with his teen son in tow.

May 9, 2023 05:53 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

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Travel Tales

The Woman Who Turned Dancing into a Passport to the World

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, dancer Mickela Mallozzi—host of the PBS show, Bare Feet—shares her approach to exploring the world, one dance at a time.

July 10, 2025 07:11 PM

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Journeys: Europe

Visiting Stockholm and Its Gorgeous Archipelago

August 1, 2022 04:42 PM

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Edible Destinations by Epitourean

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E18: It’s Not Too Late to Plan Your Summer Travels—Here’s How.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, the three members of AFAR’s mighty destination team tackle all things summer travel.

June 4, 2023 06:25 PM

The Results Are in: This Is the Best Country for Expats to Live Abroad

Unpacked, the Podcast

Beyond the Ring Road: An Iceland Insider’s Guide to Avoiding the Crowds

On this Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene learns how to experience the real Iceland beyond the Golden Circle with travel writer Ali Wunderman, who shares insider tips from over a decade of exploration.

September 11, 2025 01:44 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E18: Inside the World of Unclaimed Baggage

In this episode of Unpacked, we enter the diverse, fascinating world of Unclaimed Baggage, the only store to sell suitcases—and items—that can’t be reunited with their owners.

May 22, 2024 06:24 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E19: From Bomba to Bad Bunny: Searching for the Sounds of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of the most musical places in the Caribbean. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we tune in.

May 29, 2024 04:46 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E2: Happy New(ish) Year! Now Go Hug a Tree

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we lace up our boots and enter the wide, wide world of forest bathing.

February 20, 2023 12:40 PM

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E17: What It’s Like to Use a Concierge Service to Book Award Flights

In this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene turns to Award Magic, an award-booking service, for help dealing with travel points and miles.

May 14, 2024 12:10 PM

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

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