Unpacked by Afar
Episodes
Drama, Geopolitics, and Glory: Inside the World Cup
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes The World Cup is more than a soccer tournament — it's a mirror for geopolitics, national identity, and the power of global fandom. In th...
This Theater Was a Refuge for Queer Americans. Now It's Been Reborn.
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She’s 104 years old, newly renovated, and she’s ready for her close-up. On this episode of Unpacked: America 250, host Aislyn Greene talks about ...
The Hidden History of the World's Most Powerful Travel Document
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before you board an international flight, before you cross a border, you need a passport. But how much do you really know about the little book that c...
The Military Secret That Could End Your Jet Lag Suffering
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jet lag doesn't have to ruin your trip. On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene shares her game-changing experience using a jet lag protocol o...
Beyond the Canals: An Insider’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Real Neighborhoods
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most overtouristed cities—but it’s also so much more than the crowds in the city center suggest. On this episode of...
The Lowdown on 2026: Everything You Need to Make It Your Best Travel Year Yet
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is it okay to watch a violent movie next to a stranger's kid on a plane? Should you abandon your airline loyalty card? And wait—is March actually th...
Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host and Afar executive e...
Where to Go in 2026: The Five-Square-Mile Caribbean Island That's Nothing Like Its Neighbors
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shiny new year, so this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go list: 24 emerging regions and ove...
Where to Go: The South Australian City That Punches Above Its Weight
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shiny new year, so this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go list. And in 2026, we want to lessen th...
Where to Go in 2026: The Texas City Getting a Juneteenth Museum, FIFA World Cup Matches, and a Cowgirl Museum Expansion
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shiny new year, so this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go list—24 emerging regions and overlook...
Where to Go in 2026: Malaysia's Most Overlooked Island Is a Feast for Every Sense
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shiny new year, so this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go list. In 2026, we want to lessen ...
Where to Go in 2026: The White Lotus Architect Designed a Hotel in This Vietnamese City—Now the World Is Noticing
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a fresh new year and this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go in 2026 list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we...
Where to Go in 2026: The Pacific Northwest's 80-Mile Playground Just Got Even Better
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shiny new year, so this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go list. And this year's list is a little different. B...
Where to Go: East London's Olympic Park Has Transformed Into a Cultural Powerhouse
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a shiny new year, so this month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's Where to Go list: 24 emerging regions and overlooke...
Where to Go in 2026: Trade the Serengeti Traffic for This Under-the-Radar Kenyan Safari
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lesse...
Where to Go in 2026: The French Riviera's Last Stop Before Italy—and Its Best-Kept Secret
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lesse...
Where to Go in 2026: Three Hours From Nashville, the South's Next Great Food Capital Is Waiting
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the ...
Where to Go in 2026: Why Morocco's Chill Capital Deserves Your Attention
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the ...
Where to Go in 2026: Route 66 Turns 100—and Albuquerque Is Ready to Celebrate
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lesse...
Where to Go in 2026: The New 170-Mile Hiking Network Connecting Stockholm's Dreamy Archipelago
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the ...
Where to Go in 2026: Why Peru's Second City Might Be Its Best-Kept Secret
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the ...
The City Where You'll Find Ghost Stories, Gullah Rhythms, and the "Carnegie Hall of the South"
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special four-part series, join Unpacked host Aislyn Greene as she travels to Charleston, South Carolina, to unpack the city's deeper currents....
Where to Go in 2026: This Island in the Bahamas Promises Pink Sand, Historic Hideaways, and Perfect Solitude
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the ...
Where to Go in 2026: The Most Underrated Destinations for the Year Ahead
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2026, it's time to travel differently. This year's Where to Go list from Afar isn't about the usual suspects—it's about lessening the burden on o...
The Artisans Keeping the Soul of Charleston's King Street Alive
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special four-part series, join Unpacked host Aislyn Greene as she travels to Charleston, South Carolina, to unpack the city's deeper currents....
Charleston Serves Up More Than 300 Years of Flavor—and Every Bite Tells a Story
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special four-part series, join Unpacked host Aislyn Greene as she travels to Charleston, South Carolina, to unpack the city's deeper currents....
The Wampanoag Story: 10,000 Years of Food, Land, and Survival in Massachusetts
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of Unpacked by Afar. This week we hosted Unpacked Live, a—you guessed it—live version of the podcast in partnership...
What California’s Klamath River Revival Means for Travelers
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of Unpacked by Afar. Because this week we hosted Unpacked Live, a—you guessed it—live version of the podcast in ...
How Ancient Food Traditions Shape California Cuisine Today
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of Unpacked by Afar. Because this week we hosted Unpacked Live, a—you guessed it—live version of the podcast in par...
To Understand the Soul of This Southern City, Head for the Water
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special four-part series, join Unpacked host Aislyn Greene as she travels to Charleston, South Carolina, to unpack the city’s deeper current...
The World's Best Cities List Is Out. Here's How They Actually Pick Winners
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you determine what makes a great city? This week on Unpacked, Afar editor at large Laura Dannen Redman sits down with Chris Fair, president and...
"The Amazon at Night Is Dolby Sound"—What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked: Five Questions. In honor of our latest issue of Afar magazine, which focuses on epic trips—the kind of adventures that ch...
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked: Five Questions. In honor of our latest issue of Afar magazine, which focuses on epic trips—the kind of adventures that change y...
Unpacked, Five Questions: Finding Flow on Canada's Oldest River
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked: Five Questions. In honor of our latest issue of Afar magazine, which focuses on epic trips—the kind of adventures that ch...
Unpacked, Five Questions: A Ski Photographer's Love Letter to the Balkans
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked: Five Questions. In honor of our latest issue of Afar magazine, which focuses on epic trips—the kind of adventures that ch...
Replay: The Land of Hot Air Balloons, Heritage Grains, and 300 Days of Sunshine
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Albuquerque isn't just a stopover—it's a destination where ancient land meets modern vision. On this replay episode of Unpacked, join host Aislyn Gr...
A Local's Guide to England's Best-Kept Secrets
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't just London—it's England, and there's so much more beyond the royal stereotypes. On this episode of Unpacked—part of Afar's ongoing Off...
Giants of the Highway: The Secret Story Behind Route 66's Most Unusual Museum
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's upco...
Beyond the Ring Road: An Iceland Insider’s Guide to Avoiding the Crowds
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iceland is so much more than the Golden Circle and Northern Lights—there's a vast country that exists beyond the tourist hotspots. On this episode o...
Unpacked, Five Questions: The Secret Life of New York's Oldest Businesses
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sit...
Unpacked, Five Questions: When a British Writer Meets the Cape Cod of the Midwest
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave si...
Paradise by Design: The Florida Story
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's upco...
A Slow Traveler's Guide to Korea's (Second) Busiest City
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave si...
This Beat Is the Real Heart of D.C.
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's upco...
From Controversial Pizza to Comeback Stories: America's Most Compelling Cities Right Now
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Unpacked bonus episode, we're going behind the scenes of our newView From Afar podcast, which spotlights the people and the ideas shap...
Newark's Comeback, L.A.'s Wildfire Recovery, and This Summer's Travel Reality
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Unpacked bonus episode, we're going behind the scenes of our newView From Afar podcast, which spotlights the people and the ideas shap...
From Freezing to Steaming: A Minnesota Love Story
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a new mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's ...
What Happens After You Buy That One-Euro Italian House?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a new series where we go behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave si...
Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: For One Writer, This Ancient Chinese City Always Feels New
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a new series where we go behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave s...
Unpacked Minis, Five Questions: For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a new series where we go behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this inaugural episode, host Katherine...
Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: The Culinary Trends Shaping the Way We Eat at Sea
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2025, wellness is the main ingredient at sea. From elaborate tea houses to shopping excursions with the chef—these are the fresh ways that cruise...
Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: The Five Innovations You’ll See on Your Next Cruise Ship
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peek into the colorful, immersive, and luxurious innovations shaping the future of cruising—straight from the floor of Seatrade Cruise Global, one o...
I Traveled Through 300 Years of Kyoto's History—All From One Hotel
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With just five years under it's belt, Hotel the Mitsui has already stood the test of time. Housed in the former estate of one of Japan's most influent...
“Nobody Knows We’re Here.” Inside the Real D.C.
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t Washington, it’s D.C.—and it belongs to the people. On this episode of Unpacked, join host Aislyn Greene as she meets the D.C. locals...
These Two Cruise Lines Are Charting a Surprising Path to a Better, Healthier World
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the future of cruising, sustainability is steering the ship. On this episode of Unpacked, Afar cruise expert and deputy editor, Mic...
These are the Best New Hotels of 2025—and They Have Stories to Tell
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best hotels offer so much more than a place to stay. In this episode of Unpacked, go behind the scenes of our Best New Hotels list to discover the...
The State Where Blues Music Legends Are Born
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These locals are blazing a trail back to the legends that made Mississippi, specifically the Delta, a region that was (and is) vital to the developmen...
Why Off-Season Travel is the Key to Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hut-to-hut skiing, frozen waterfalls and seaside foliage—there are surprising outdoor adventures to have in the off-season. Whether you're looking ...
Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: Please Don’t Plan a Cruise Without This
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a surprising key to booking a successful cruise, whether it’s your first or 100th. In our second episode of Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition, ...
Hidden Islands and Local Favorites: How to Hack Your Summer Travel
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to avoid the crowds and make the most of summer travel in 2025? On this episode of Unpacked, Afar contributor Mark Ellwood—a seasoned travel...
“She’s an Italian Mama.” Get to Know Rome Like a Local.
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year—2025—is a holy one in Rome. But you can still avoid the crowds. On this episode of Unpacked by Afar, Rome local and journalist Laura I...
Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: There's a Cruise for You (Really!)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Unpacked Minis, our new Unpacked series. Throughout the year, over the course of four bite-size episodes, we'll dig into the biggest themes...
The Secret to Stress-Free Family Travel? These Parents (And Travel Pros) Say It’s All in the Bag.
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“How soon can you put this baby on a plane?” When No Reception Club founders Gemma and Daniel Ng became parents, they vowed not only to keep trave...
Travel Tales Bonus: Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski Will Eat Anything—Except This
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special bonus from our sister podcast, Travel Tales. In it, Antoni Porowski, our favorite culinary expert from Queer Eye, takes you behin...
I've Been Booking Trips With Points Since I Was 12—Here's How To Win at Travel
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop making these common travel mistakes and start maximizing credit card points and airline miles with these tips from The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, a...
I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel—Here's Why You Should, Too
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step aside cheesy ghost tours, “tombstone tourism” is so much more than visiting cemeteries to hear about local legends. In this episode of Unpack...
Your Next Tour Might Be a Silent One. AI Will Remake Your Hotel Experience. These Are the Travel Trends to Watch in 2025
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year in luxury travel, customization is king. Afar’s resident hotel expert, Jennifer Flowers, and editor in chief, Julia Cosgrove, go behind th...
Afar, A Retrospective: The First Female Flamenco Guitarists, Turning Suffering into Passion
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
How to Plan Your Best Travel Year: An Astrologer Shares Her 2025 Predictions
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who needs a travel planner when you could consult the cosmos? According to astrologer Adama Sesay, your astrological chart can be the key to an ideal ...
9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that are working to improve the world and how travelers experience it. We launched th...
”Wonder Is Real and it Lives Here.” The Most Wintry Place in North America.
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is the best time to visit the Yukon territory. Follow one writer as she travels by dog sled and snowmobile, dons snowshoes for a hike through T...
How To Navigate the New Rules of Tipping
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering when, where and how much to tip when you travel? Since the pandemic, tipping requests show up in places they never have before, such as farm...
Afar, A Retrospective: A Poet’s Travel Guide to Lisbon, Portugal
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
Holiday Replay: Ever Wonder Where Unclaimed Luggage Ends Up? This Alabama Store Has the Answer.
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to suitcases that can’t be reunited with their owners? It’s not something we think about that often, but for Bryan Owens, it’s an e...
The 25 Most Exciting, Crowd-Free Places to Visit in 2025
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. That’s why our editors and contributors spent months seeking out 25 incredible, undertou...
Afar, A Retrospective: A Malaysian Chef Reclaims Her Past with Laksa
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
The Hack That Will Solve All Your Overpacking Woes
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Mak, the author of The Capsule Wardrobe: 1,000 Outfits From 30 Pieces, shares how to pack with ease by using the philosophy she mastered to help...
Afar, A Retrospective: Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
The Creepy, Spooky, and Downright Weird Things That Happen in Our National Parks
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a scary story inspire you to travel? The hosts of National Park After Dark have been spooking listeners into enjoying the outdoors for years. In t...
From Gullah Geechee to Beach Jams: Peeling Back the Layers of Myrtle Beach
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is so much more than its gorgeous beach. This week, follow Unpacked by Afar host Aislyn Greene as explores the 14 commun...
Afar, A Retrospective: The Incredibly True Story of Renting a Friend in Tokyo
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
I Have Insomnia—So I Tried Sleep Tourism to See if It Could Help
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you travel for a better night’s sleep? Sleep packages at luxury hotels ranging from menus with sleep-promoting ingredients to hypnotherapy ses...
A Local’s View of Paris: Off the Beaten Path in a Changing City
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sidestep a stereotypical trip to Paris with cultural insights from journalist and long-time Paris resident Lindsey Tramuta. In this episode of Unpacke...
Afar, A Retrospective: Why Did I Bring a Teenager to Venice?
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips: Introducing NerdWallet’s "Smart Money" Podcast
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you manage stress when you’re traveling during the holidays? And is it better to book with points or cash during some of the busiest travel d...
This Wilderness Lodge Will Take You to the Center of Life in an Ancient Forest
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore an ancient, biodiverse rainforest by land, sea and air at Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in British Columbia. In this episode of Unpacked by Afar,...
These Three Women Travel Solo With Confidence (Now You Can Too).
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embrace the benefits of solo travel with seasoned tips to conquer fears, make the most of any trip and respond confidently to concerned loved ones. Fr...
Afar, a Retrospective: Comedian Negin Farsad Makes Kansas City Laugh—And A Little Uncomfortable
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
I’m a Polyglot—These Are the Secrets to Learning New Languages
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if they don’t understand me, speak too fast, or worse—ignore my attempt and revert to English? Polyglot and Babbel instructor Noël Wolf, is ...
The Spontaneous (Travel!) Story of How Afar Came to Be
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No plan. No luggage. Five weeks in India. Joe Diaz and Greg Sullivan, dreamed up Afar on a beach in Goa more than 15 years ago. In this candid episode...
Afar, A Retrospective: A Blind Man's Trip Will Change The Way You Go On Safari
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is part of Afar, A Retrospective. As part of Afar’s 15-year anniversary celebration, this episode from our sister podcast, Trav...
It's Time to Reclaim the "Tourist" Label
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world has had enough of "bad" tourists. But while most of us know not to trespass (with a car!) across ancient bridges or defile national heritage...
From Bomba to Bad Bunny: Searching for the Sounds of Puerto Rico
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Puerto Rico has had a huge impact on the world's music scene, in comparison to its size. And on this week's episode, host Aislyn Greene travels to the...
Live Snakes, Birkin Bags, Hoverboards, and More: Life Inside the Store That Sells Lost Luggage
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to suitcases that can’t be reunited with their owners? It’s not something we think about that often, but for Bryan Owens, it’s an e...
A Way (Way, Way) Better Way to Book Travel Using Points and Miles
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easier than ever to earn travel points and (sometimes) miles through credit cards and loyalty programs. But when it comes to actually using tho...
Replay: Everything You Need to Know About Travel Insurance (Before Booking Your Summer Trips)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With summer travel on the horizon, it's an excellent time to talk about everyone's favorite subject: Travel insurance. It's not the sexiest subject, i...
Visiting Native Communities Is More Important Than Ever—Here’s How to Do It Right
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last November, while reporting our “Unpacking Albuquerque” episode, I spent a day at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It’s this huge complex t...
The True Story of One of the World's Most Diverse Cities
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unpacked, we travel north to Toronto, Ontario, one of the world’s most diverse cities to explore what’s made it that way—and how w...
Taylor Swift, New Flights, and Climate Change: Everything You Need to Know About Summer Travel This Year
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is coming. And while it's not looking like this season will be as insane as summer 2023, it's still best to begin planning now. So on this week...
Behind the Scenes: How We Create Our Best New Hotels List
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The best hotels are a destination unto themselves. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, AFAR senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers reveals the 31 pro...