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Three dancers move in unison. All are part of the Sydney-based dance troupe, Bangarra.

S1, E6: How to (and How Not to) Engage in Cultural Tourism

In our sixth episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we discuss the best ways to engage with all the different cultures we encounter during our travels.

August 25, 2022 06:24 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

Travel Tales

S4, E2: Traveling in Picasso’s Footsteps

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, an art lover on a whirlwind trip through Spain and France explores the dramatic life—and complicated legacy—of Pablo Picasso.

October 12, 2023 07:20 PM

Filmmaker Daniel Troia pictured cycling down a two-lane highway on a clear, sunny day.

Travel Tales

S5, E4: Why This Man Biked Across the United States—Without Any Food or Money

In 2018, filmmaker Daniel Troia set out to see if the country is really as divided as it seems—by cycling across the country with no food or money. This week on Travel Tales by AFAR, he shares what he learned.

June 25, 2024 10:27 AM

Ryan Knighton, a blind surfer, is guided along the beach in Hanalei Bay, by Johnny, a local surf instructor.

Travel Tales

S4, E8: A Blind Surfer Takes on Kauai’s Legendary Waves

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, Ryan Knighton—a blind surfer who’s never surfed outside his Canadian bay—heads for the big waves of Kaua‘i.

November 20, 2023 12:30 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E5: “She’s an Italian Mama.” Get To Know Rome Like a Local

On this episode of Unpacked, we help you make the most of Rome—without the crowds.

March 5, 2025 05:06 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

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

Podcast: How to Navigate the Wild World of Ethical Animal Tourism

Unpacked, the Podcast

S1, E2: How to Navigate the Wild World of Ethical Animal Tourism

In our second episode of “Unpacked by AFAR,” wildlife journalist Byron Pace shares tips on how to have magical animal encounters that protect the creatures (and places) we visit.

June 30, 2022 05:33 PM

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