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

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

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E1: Unpacked, Five Questions: Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns

On this episode of Unpacked, Five Questions, food writer Lisa Abend road trips through northern Spain to discover how Michelin-starred chefs are breathing new life into the country’s emptying villages.

February 17, 2026 01:46 PM

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

A figure hikes the top of dune. Large cliff formations are seen in the background

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

Experience Jordan’s Most Famous Highlights—From Amman to the Dead Sea

July 26, 2022 05:54 PM

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Visit Jordan

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: Why Morocco’s Chill Capital Deserves Your Attention

On this episode of Where to Go, Aislyn Greene and Yulia Denisyuk talk about Rabat’s festivals, food, and history, plus practical tips for planning a visit.

January 12, 2026 11:02 AM

A Thai-style boat moving through the water surrounded by the craggy cliffs of Krabi Koh-PhiPhiLay, Thailand.

Journeys: Asia

8 Days Exploring Thailand’s Beaches

Thailand has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and this itinerary takes you to the best of the best.

Sponsored by Tourism Authority of Thailand

A large Castle with a fountain in front.

Journeys: Europe

Scotland’s Royal Luxuries

July 26, 2022 05:38 PM

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Sponsored by Visit Scotland

The Andaz Liverpool Street's Lobby Lounge

Unpacked, the Podcast

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

A massive tiered building rising above the flat town below it.

Journeys: Europe

Budapest to Bucharest: Cruise 5 Countries in 9 Days

July 26, 2022 05:00 PM

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Emerald Waterways

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

Three Four Wheel Drive vehicles touring Wadi Rum

Journeys: Africa + Middle East

An 8-Day Guide to Jordan from Petra to the Dead Sea

Soak in the Dead Sea, learn Jordanian recipes, and camp in Wadi Rum on this epic adventure.

Sponsored by Intrepid Travel

Journeys: Shopping

Discover Asheville Arts and Culture with a Local’s Three-Day Itinerary

From galleries and food to fashion and the outdoors, we tapped ceramic artist Akira Satake for inspiration to help you plan a trip to Asheville.

May 30, 2024 11:41 AM

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Explore Asheville

A view of Craggy Pinnacle at sunset with flowery foliage in the foreground.

Journeys: United States

The Perfect Asheville Travel Itinerary, According to a Local Hotelier

Enjoy river adventures, mountaintops, and art walks in one of the cities that pioneered farm-to-fork dining with this four-day guide by Foundry Hotel General Manager Larry Crosby.

May 30, 2024 11:33 AM

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Explore Asheville

A ship sails by lush green islands with spiky peaks

Journeys: Oceania

Cruise Tahiti in Private Yacht Style

June 8, 2022 03:35 PM

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Windstar Cruises

Split Rock Lighthouse is one of many scenic destinations on Lake Superior’s North Shore.

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

8 Days Finding Minnesota’s Most Beautiful Lakes

Explore houseboat stays, canoe trips, and lakeside towns.

May 4, 2026 04:31 PM

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Explore Minnesota

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