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S3, E3: A Roguish Irish Road Trip in Search of One’s Roots

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR: He’s a Croatian Irish radio guy who’s traveled the world. But in all his wanders, he’d never really given his Irish side a chance—until now.

October 11, 2022 08:31 PM

Masada National Park, overlooking the famed Dead Sea—one of many highlights of this trip.

Journeys: History

Explore the Ancient History of Sacred Israel

Travel through some of the holiest historical sites in this multifaceted Middle Eastern country that also serves up a flavorful culinary landscape.

Sponsored by Kensington Tours

Journeys: United States

Everything From Adventure and Fun in the Sun to Arts and Culture in Islamorada

Sponsored by The Florida Keys & Key West

The silhouette of mountains in the distance at sunset.

Journeys: United States

The Secret to Capturing Magical Desert Vistas in Scottsdale

August 1, 2022 05:03 PM

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Carl Grupp

<i>Braided Heritage</i>, the new book by culinary historian Jessica B. Harris.

Travel Tales

Wait, Coleslaw Is What? The Surprising Tales of Classic American Foods

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, Dr. Jessica B. Harris shares the strands that make up America’s culinary braid.

July 31, 2025 05:57 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E14: Forget the Algorithm. Here’s How to Actually Eat Well When You Travel.

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene sits down with Afar senior editor Jennifer Hope Choi to explore what it means to travel with your stomach first and your itinerary second.

April 24, 2026 09:42 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: What Happens After You Buy That One-Euro Sicilian House?

On this Unpacked Mini, writer Lisa Abend investigates Sicily’s viral one-euro houses—and shares what really happens after you buy.

July 2, 2025 03:24 PM

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

A large surrounded by massive mountains. A small red-roofed cabin on a hillside.

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

A table filled with plates of food at Chai Pani in Asheville

Journeys: United States

Immerse Yourself in Asheville’s Culturally Diverse Experiences

June 10, 2022 04:43 PM

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Explore Asheville

Journeys: United States

Revel in the Romance of Florida’s Central Gulf Coast

June 10, 2022 10:04 AM

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Visit Florida

Journeys: Sports + Adventure

Spend 5 Days in St. John Without the Crowds

Snorkel marked underwater trails and go to secluded bays where sea turtles graze in crystal-clear waters in the beautiful Virgin Island National Park in St. John.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Unpacked, the Podcast

To Understand the Soul of This Southern City, Head for the Water

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene travels to Charleston and discovers how the city’s soul lives in its tidal creeks, not just in its historic streets.

November 18, 2025 07:24 PM

Flowers on a table in the woods. A picnic basket lies on a fur-covered bench

Journeys: Europe

Sweden’s Cuisine: Tasting the Hand-Crafted Magic

August 1, 2022 04:39 PM

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Edible Destinations by Epitourean

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

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