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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

Beaches, backwaters, and tea and spice plantations aside, there’s a lot of history to be enjoyed in Kerala. Stroll around <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/fort-kochi-kochi">Fort Kochi</a>, the historic core of the city, and travel back to the time of spice traders and merchants along the lanes of <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/jew-town-kochi">Jew Town</a>, past the Paradesi Synagogue. Visit the Santa Cruz Basilica and St. Francis Church, before heading to Mattancherry to enjoy the murals and temple art at Mattancherry Palace, a 1555 gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Kerala is home to some of the biggest temples in India and is a popular pilgrimage destination, with temples like the historic <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/sri-padmanabhaswamy-temple-thiruvananthapuram">Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple</a> in Thiruvananthapuram, the Guruvayur Temple in Guruvayur, and Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.

Travel Tales

S6, E12: The Ambassador, the President, and Me: an Unlikely Reunion in India

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, author Charmaine Craig reveals how an unexpected reunion—and resulting trip to India—changed her future.

August 28, 2025 10:05 AM

Journeys: United States

How to Connect with Nature in Charlotte’s Abundant Green Spaces

Enjoy the urban outdoors when you bike, raft, and walk through Charlotte’s parks, paths, and other wide-open landscapes.

Sponsored by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Journeys: Resorts

This Warm-Weather Destination is a Feast for the Senses

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises & Tours

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: The New 170-Mile Hiking Network Connecting Stockholm’s Dreamy Archipelago

On this episode of Where to Go, Aislyn Greene talks with Katherine LaGrave about navigating Sweden’s Stockholm Archipelago: ferry logistics, sauna rituals, island bakeries, and how to plan a restorative multi‑island hiking itinerary.

January 7, 2026 02:21 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

Where to Go in 2026: This Island in the Bahamas Promises Pink Sand, Historic Hideaways, and Perfect Solitude

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene explores Eleuthera with travel writer Terry Ward and discovers a Bahamas island full of surprises—far from the crowds of Nassau.

January 7, 2026 01:41 PM

Journeys: United States

Explore Ten Amazing Caves in Kentucky’s Lush Countryside

June 20, 2022 02:18 PM

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Kentucky Department of Tourism

Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

Commune with the Natural Wonders of the Lower Keys

Sponsored by The Florida Keys & Key West

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Journeys: Asia

What to Do While on a Business Trip in Abu Dhabi

August 1, 2022 04:24 PM

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Visit Abu Dhabi

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Journeys: Nature + Outdoors

A 5-Day Outdoor and Wellness Getaway in Washington, D.C.

From kayaking and biking to spa treatments and great eats, this itinerary blends adventure and relaxation.

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