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June 15, 2022 01:48 PM

Journeys: United States

An Awe-Inspiring Journey to Arizona’s National Parks and Monuments

June 13, 2022 12:38 PM

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Stone buildings with crosses and statues on top during a gloomy day.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E2: I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel—Here’s Why You Should, Too

On this episode of Unpacked, we dive into the benefits of tombstone tourism.

February 12, 2025 06:24 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E31: How to Navigate the New Rules of Tipping

In this episode of Unpacked, we chart a stress-free path through the new world of tipping.

December 3, 2024 12:10 PM

A young man dances at the Oneida nation's annual pow wow.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E15: Native Tourism Is on the Rise—Here’s How to Explore With Respect

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore how to visit Native communities respectfully and in a way that’s beneficial to all

April 23, 2024 04:50 PM

M. Sanjayan, host of the PBS show "Changing Planet" and CEO of Conservation International, sits on a rock in the Australian outback.

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E11: How the Host of a Must-Watch Nature Show Deals With Climate Change

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, conservationist M.Sanjayan shares the secrets behind season two of his ground-breaking PBS show, Changing Planet.

April 19, 2023 04:38 PM

Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $7 Travel Gadget

Unpacked, the Podcast

S5, E12: How Two Years of Phone-Free Travel Rewired the Way I See the World

On this episode of Unpacked, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with journalist Lisa Abend and discovers why ditching the internet might be the best thing you can do for your travels.

April 15, 2026 03:40 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E33: How To Plan Your Best Travel Year: An Astrologer Shares Her 2025 Predictions

On this episode of Unpacked, we guide you through a year of astrology-inspired travel.

December 17, 2024 11:58 AM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S4, E1: Your Next Tour Might Be a Silent One. AI Will Remake Your Hotel Experience. These Are the Travel Trends to Watch in 2025

On this episode of Unpacked, leaders from Hyatt, Hilton, and InterContinental share the trends that will shape luxury travel for years to come.

February 4, 2025 12:24 PM

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

Amtrak's Coast Starlight train at sunset.

Travel Tales

S3, E2: A Love Letter to the West Coast by Rail

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, a traveler and his teen daughter embrace the trancelike nature of the Coast Starlight train.

September 27, 2022 03:51 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

People sitting around a pool in a courtyard

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E25: The Promise and Peril of Digital Nomadism

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, an AFAR editor—and digital nomad—explores the dark side of working remotely.

July 25, 2023 05:35 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E18: Inside the World of Unclaimed Baggage

In this episode of Unpacked, we enter the diverse, fascinating world of Unclaimed Baggage, the only store to sell suitcases—and items—that can’t be reunited with their owners.

May 22, 2024 06:24 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

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