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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.

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

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Journeys: United States

Can’t-Miss Experiences on Your First Trip to Scottsdale

August 1, 2022 05:01 PM

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Carl Grupp

Travel Tales

S5, E11: A Cross-Country Road Trip Helped Make the World Safer (and More Fun!) for Queer Travelers

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, one traveler creates a worldwide map that helps people discover “Everywhere Is Queer”— even unlikely places, like his small hometown.

August 13, 2024 05:01 PM

Journeys: Europe

Immerse Yourself in West Denmark’s Wild Beauty and Outdoor Adventures

June 20, 2022 02:40 PM

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VisitDenmark

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Journeys: Antarctica

Beyond the Polar Circle

Sponsored by Ponant

Journeys: United States

Protecting The Majesty of Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

June 14, 2022 11:16 AM

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Visit Utah

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E20: Travel to Listen: Why This Southern City Is America’s Most Underrated Music Town

On this episode of Unpacked: Travel to Listen, host Tim Chester discovers why Macon, Georgia—home to Little Richard, Otis Redding, and the Allman Brothers—is one of America’s most musically rich cities.

May 25, 2026 06:10 PM

Journeys: United States

Take It Easy in Asheville: Wellness and Relaxation in the Blue Ridge Mountains

June 10, 2022 04:30 PM

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Explore Asheville

Journeys: United States

Soak Up Sunshine With a Greater Fort Lauderdale Adventure

June 9, 2022 12:23 PM

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Visit Lauderdale

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View From Afar

View From Afar S1, E22: IPW 2025 | Julie Coker, President and CEO of New York City Tourism and Conventions

On this episode of “View From Afar,” Julie Coker, president and CEO of New York City Tourism and Conventions talks about NYC’s plans for its 400th birthday.

June 26, 2025 01:57 PM

Journeys: Europe

Savor the Exquisite Flavors, Colors, Culture, and More of Provence

Immerse all your senses in this enchanting region of France with its culinary, natural, artistic, and historic delights

Sponsored by AmaWaterways

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Journeys: Africa + Middle East

An Artistic Tour of South Africa

December 21, 2022 08:08 PM

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Kate Doty

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E31: How to Navigate the New Rules of Tipping

In this episode of Unpacked, we chart a stress-free path through the new world of tipping.

December 3, 2024 12:10 PM

A small canoe with a bamboo shelter on a green river surrounded by green palm trees in Kerala, India

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E7: Tourism Was Destorying Kerala. So Kerala Fought Back.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we journey to Kerala, India, to explore what tourism looks like when it truly benefits a local community—and travelers.

March 22, 2023 11:29 AM

Travel Tales

I Solo Hiked 7,500 Miles From Cape Town to Cairo—and Found Connection at Every Step

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, one traveler shares how walking across Africa permanently changed the way he moves and lives.

June 12, 2025 11:37 AM

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