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Unpacked is back! For season three, join us every Thursday as we unpack tricky travel topics, from the best places to spend your vacation days in 2024 to navigating the changing world of travel loyalty programs and everything in between.
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On this episode of Unpacked, four editors reveal how they chose the best off-the-beaten-path destinations for this year’s “Where to Go in 2025” list.
On this episode of Unpacked, we streamline your suitcase with the help of a master stylist.
In this episode of Unpacked, we delve into the spooky stories that are inspiring a community of outdoor travelers.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more than its sandy shores. In this week’s episode of Unpacked, we dive in.
“Sleep hotels” are promising guests a better night’s rest. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we put them to the pillow test.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we learn the cultural insights you need to venture beyond the tourist trail in Paris.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we take an immersive trip to Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge and touch the roots of a 2,000-year-old rainforest.
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.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we overcome the fears and faux pas of learning—and speaking—another language.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked, Afar founders share the spontaneous travel stories that sparked 15 years of impact.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked, author and journalist Paige McClanahan shares what it takes to be a tourist who makes a positive impact on the places—and people— you visit.
Puerto Rico is one of the most musical places in the Caribbean. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we tune in.
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.
In this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene turns to Award Magic, an award-booking service, for help dealing with travel points and miles.
In this episode of Unpacked, we untangle the complicated web that is travel insurance.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we explore how to visit Native communities respectfully and in a way that’s beneficial to all
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.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we explore how to prepare for summer travel.
On this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, hotel expert Jennifer Flowers reveals the 31 hotels we should all be staying in this year.
Hot tip: Don’t listen to this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR hungry. Because we’re traveling to a surprising Midwestern city to explore what makes it one of the most fascinating food cities in the country.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, journalist Sally Kohn travels to the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, to learn what it’s like to live and work there.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, Scott Roberts—founder of Explore Scientific—shares his tips on viewing the April eclipse, how eclipse travel can change your life, and the enduring power of an Airstream.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, sleep psychologist Anne Bartolucci shares her tips on getting comfy on a plane, using melatonin correctly, and the one thing you should bring next time you fly.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, Nell McShane Wulfhart—host of the podcast The Decision Coach—reveals how we can make better choices in all facets of our lives.
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.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, host Aislyn Greene visits Albuquerque to unpack the Southwestern city’s outdoorsy roots.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we meet the tour company that’s uniting travel and homelessness.
Every Thursday on “Unpacked by AFAR,” we tackle life’s big travel questions.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, points and miles expert Paul Rubio guides us through the best airline and hotel loyalty programs for 2024.
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, cruise expert Fran Golden shares her favorite itineraries for 2024, what’s new in the world of sustainable cruising, and the right cruise for every traveler.