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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

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

Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E5: The Hidden History of the World’s Most Powerful Travel Document

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene talks with author Patrick Bixby—and discovers that the little book in your drawer is far more loaded, and far more recent, than you ever imagined.

March 24, 2026 11:05 AM

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E34: It’s Time to Plan Your Winter Travels—Here’s How.

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, the three members of AFAR’s mighty destination team tackle all things winter travel.

September 26, 2023 11:41 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E22: I’m a Polyglot—These Are the Secrets to Learning New Languages

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we overcome the fears and faux pas of learning—and speaking—another language.

September 18, 2024 08:12 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E4: How Travel Can Help Us Grieve

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, Erin Hynes—host of the podcast Curious Tourism—shares the ways that travel can help us navigate the difficult moments in life.

March 2, 2023 05:39 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E9: These are the Best New Hotels of 2025—and They Have Stories to Tell

The best hotels offer more than a place to stay. On this episode of Unpacked, we reveal how our favorite new hotels help guests unlock a destination.

April 2, 2025 10:01 PM

A Practical Guide to Buying Travel Insurance

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E16: Replay: Everything You Need to Know About Travel Insurance

In this episode of Unpacked, we untangle the complicated web that is travel insurance.

May 8, 2024 06:29 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E26: I Have Insomnia—So I Tried Sleep Tourism To See If It Would Help.

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

October 15, 2024 05:57 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E21: The Spontaneous (Travel!) Story of How Afar Came to Be

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, Afar founders share the spontaneous travel stories that sparked 15 years of impact.

September 11, 2024 08:08 AM

A tall, stone Viking statue in Gamli, Manitoba

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E9: North America’s Iceland

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, journalist Liz Beatty—host of the North Americana podcast—explores the Viking hearts of New Icelanders, from Gimli, Manitoba to Mountain, North Dakota.

April 4, 2023 03:24 PM

An image of a vibrant plaza in Cartagena, Colombia.

Travel Tales

S3, E1: In Colombia, Searching for Culture—and Connection

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, a Colombian American comedian asks “Am I Colombian enough?”

September 13, 2022 04:22 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E27: From Gullah Geechee to Beach Jams: Peeling Back the Layers of Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more than its sandy shores. In this week’s episode of Unpacked, we dive in.

October 22, 2024 12:12 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E8: Why Off-Season Travel is the Key to Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure

On this episode of Unpacked, we guide you to wonder-filled, outdoor adventures and teach you to tap into the magic of off-season travel, all year round.

March 26, 2025 06:38 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E19: From Bomba to Bad Bunny: Searching for the Sounds of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is one of the most musical places in the Caribbean. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we tune in.

May 29, 2024 04:46 PM

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