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S2, E26: Will the “Real” Waikīkī Please Stand Up?

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, an AFAR editor explores the cultural legacy of Waikīkī, from luaus that tell the story of Hawai’i to surfing’s long history.

August 1, 2023 02:25 PM

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S4, E7: Travel to Listen: The State Where Music Legends Are Born

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

March 19, 2025 02:20 PM

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

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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

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S3, E5: Unpacking Albuquerque

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, host Aislyn Greene visits Albuquerque to unpack the Southwestern city’s outdoorsy roots.

February 13, 2024 11:46 AM

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S3, E25: A Local’s View of Paris: Off the Beaten Path in a Changing City

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we learn the cultural insights you need to venture beyond the tourist trail in Paris.

October 8, 2024 01:13 PM

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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

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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

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S2, E5: A Man, a Dog, a Walk Around the World, Part I

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we hear from Tom Turcich, who—along with his dog, Savannah—spent seven years walking around the world.

March 16, 2023 06:29 PM

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S2, E2: Happy New(ish) Year! Now Go Hug a Tree

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we lace up our boots and enter the wide, wide world of forest bathing.

February 20, 2023 12:40 PM

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S3, E14: Unpacking One of the World’s Most Diverse Cities

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore one of the world’s most diverse cities—which didn’t really start out that way.

April 17, 2024 09:13 PM

Amsterdam brims with iconic sights, and walking and cycling along the canals are not only top experiences, but are also the best ways to get around. The city is home to numerous notable museums, many of which are conveniently gathered on the Museumplein. You can view some of the world’s great paintings at the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. More modern art and design are displayed at the Stedelijk Museum and new Moco Museum. The Anne Frank House, where you can visit the secret annex she and her family hid in during the Nazi occupation, is a moving experience. In the evening, peek into the Red Light District, one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods, then head to a café for a local beer.

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S5, E3: Beyond the Canals: An Insider’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Real Neighborhoods

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.

March 17, 2026 03:32 PM

A colorful mural of musicians on U Street in Washington, D.C.

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S4, E11: “Nobody Knows We’re Here.” Inside the Real D.C.

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene travels to our nation’s capital and discovers the difference between Washington and D.C.

April 17, 2025 07:46 PM

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