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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

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

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

10 Ways to Keep Your Airline Miles from Expiring

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E6: How to Budget for Travel, No Matter Your Income

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we get tips on money, budgeting, and traveling well from travel and personal finance podcaster Danielle Desir Corbett.

February 20, 2024 02:43 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E32: Why Maps Are More Important Than Ever

In this episode of Unpacked, we look at how and why maps are made—and the power they have to shape a more equitable world.

September 12, 2023 12:59 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E23: These Women Travel Solo With Confidence (Now You Can Too)

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore the world of solo travel— how to conquer your fears and get the most out of any solo trip.

September 25, 2024 02:20 PM

Unpacked, the Podcast

S2, E1: Where to Go in 2023

In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, three editors share tips on how, when, and where to travel in 2023.

February 15, 2023 02:48 PM

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

Unpacked, the Podcast

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

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

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

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

Unpacked, the Podcast

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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