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The marsh and water at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama

Journeys: Family

The Ideal Weeklong Southern Beach Trip for Families

Discover why Alabama’s coastline is an under-the-radar gem, from paddleboarding the Gulf to fresh seafood.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

People gathering in an amusement park covered in snow at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

Journeys: Europe

5 Wintery, Wonder-Filled Days in Copenhagen

Explore Copenhagen’s winter wonders during this five-day itinerary, covering the most charming and cozy experiences the Danish capital has to offer.

June 18, 2024 10:00 AM

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VisitDenmark

Three birders sit in folding camping chairs and look for birds through binoculars

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E29: A Skeptic’s Guide to Birding

In this episode of Unpacked, learn how a reluctant birder fell in love with the sport—and how you can, too.

August 21, 2023 07:30 PM

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

Travel Tales

S5, E12: Only 10 People Have Walked Around the World—and One Dog.

This week on Travel Tales by Afar, Tom Turcich shares the benefits of walking— whether you’re traversing the world or setting off on a smaller trail.

August 21, 2024 11:24 PM

Journeys: United States

Get Out on the Water in This Coastal Alabama Destination

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E17: How ChatGPT and AI Can (and Can’t) Help with Travel Planning

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we explore the travel impacts of the world’s fastest-growing consumer technology: ChatGPT.

May 30, 2023 09:36 PM

View From Afar

View From Afar S2, E3: IPW 2026 | Wyoming’s Domenic Bravo on Building a Destination Beyond Its Icons

On this episode of View From Afar, host Michelle Baran talks with Wyoming’s new executive director of tourism, Domenic Bravo, about why the Cowboy State is so much more than Yellowstone.

May 20, 2026 08:09 PM

The Results Are in: This Is the Best Country for Expats to Live Abroad

Unpacked, the Podcast

Beyond the Ring Road: An Iceland Insider’s Guide to Avoiding the Crowds

On this Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene learns how to experience the real Iceland beyond the Golden Circle with travel writer Ali Wunderman, who shares insider tips from over a decade of exploration.

September 11, 2025 01:44 PM

Journeys: Caribbean + Atlantic

Savor the Delicious Local Flavors of Puerto Rico in San Juan and Beyond

Taste your way around the Caribbean Island—from chocolate and coffee to ice cream and roasted pork—on this self-guided road trip.

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