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

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.

On this episode of Unpacked, Afar deputy editor Michelle Baran and editorial director Billie Cohen get candid about the state of travel in 2026: why airline loyalty isn’t so loyal anymore, whether your premium credit card still earns its keep, and the destinations they’d book right now before the crowds catch on.

In this episode of Unpacked, we go inside the movement to return national park land to its original stewards: Native Americans.

On this episode of Unpacked, we streamline your suitcase with the help of a master stylist.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we examine an age-old travel quandary: the ethics of interacting with panhandlers.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we speak with travel legend Rick Steves about ethical travel and his climate smart commitment.

“Sleep hotels” are promising guests a better night’s rest. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we put them to the pillow test.

Kayak the Danish capital’s canals and take spectacular day trips to Dragør and North Zealand with this summer itinerary.

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.

Enjoy Bermuda’s famous beaches, a Jet Ski tour, snorkeling at Tobacco Bay, and historic St. George’s on this four-day itinerary.

On this episode of Unpacked, we tune into the soul of modern music on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

Travel to southern Argentina, the gateway to “the seventh continent,” for a trip that spans the wine and tango of Buenos Aires and a bona fide polar expedition—with a world-famous waterfalls finale.

In this episode of Unpacked, we look at how and why maps are made—and the power they have to shape a more equitable world.