Travel, at its best, changes the way we see the world. Join us each week as we dig into stories from people who took a trip—and came home transformed. Travel Tales by AFAR is your ticket to the world, no passport required. Find more inspiration at afar.com/traveltales.
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Unpacked by AFAR unpacks one tricky topic in travel each week. We're here to help you navigate the travel world, whether you want to hack your points and miles, figure out where to travel next, or need advice on an ethical dilemma. Because the world is complicated. We're here to help you unpack it.
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Join award-winning host Pam Palmater, Mi’kmaw lawyer, author & activist, as she shares the stories of Indigenous warriors and activists on the front lines of protecting Indigenous lands, peoples, and cultures.
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In ecology, the understorey grows where light shines through the forest canopy. Our award-winning Understorey journalists highlight local and globally-connected environmental issues that the other media may commonly pass over. RTRFM’s long-running dedicated environment program makers Adrian Glamorgan and Elizabeth PO’ bring together stories from near and sometimes afar, whether it be conservationists rehabilitating habitat, citizen scientists gathering data, campaigners at the frontline, or ...
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Jonny Bentley and Adam Bragan are two British twentysomethings with an interest in all things politics. Pints & Politics aims to deliver an analysis of Britain's politics in a fun and digestible manner, as if you were having the discussion in a British pub! Breaking down current affairs, debating ethical issues and looking at America from afar. Debating. Educating. Entertaining (hopefully!).
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Do you crave meaningful conversations with people of different backgrounds and perspectives? Do you admire certain people from afar but wish you could get to know them on a deeper level? We live in an incredible age, where long-form conversation allows us to connect with those who inspire us beyond the often manufactured sound bites & social media posts we are bombarded with on a daily basis. This is a podcast that seeks to provide our listeners with refreshing content from a variety of gues ...
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A weekly feature in which veteran journalist Tom Brokaw from NBC News shares his thoughts on some of the country's top news stories.
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The China Travel Podcast is a collection stories and advice from experts around the globe, all tied in to China in one way or another, with the aim of inspiring sustainable travel featuring human stories and cultural exchange. Each episode we’ll be heading to a different destination in China with a special guest – and when we say a destination it can be as big as a province, as small as a village, or, it may not be a physical location at all but a field of study or simply a way of life. The ...
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While exploring the internet and consuming ungodly amounts of media, Isabella comes to a new epiphany about her life on a weekly basis. As she goes down internet rabbit holes she comes across grand ideas, experiments of the self, unhinged creativity, failed plans, and inspiring people. maybe even her doom...
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Is This Europe’s Most Underrated Food Tradition?
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Some of our favorite travel moments are the ones you’d never in a million years expect. These are where the best travel stories are born. And this week, Afar’s executive editor, Billie Cohen, has a very delicious, very serendipitous story for us. As you’ll hear in the episode, Billie was in Estonia (one of Afar’s picks for where to travel in 2024) …
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In Mumbai, Everyone Thought I Was a Local. Here’s How I Became One.
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When Afar editorial director Sarika Bansal was 22, she moved to Mumbai. As you’ll hear in her Travel Tale this week, she grew up in New York and visited India (where her parents were born) frequently. Yet the visits often felt cloistered. But many years later in Mumbai, she didn’t have to worry about meeting family expectations, and she was free to…
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The Unexpected Magic of a Turkish Barbershop
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When it comes to relationships, often there’s the planner—and then there’s the go-with-the-flow-er. And today’s episode of Travel Tales by Afar is all about what happens when the planner hesitantly chucks the travel to-do list and lets serendipity lead the way. Beth Santos is the planner in this particular story. She’s the founder of Wanderful, an …
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Replay: Comedian Michelle Buteau, "I Got Stood Up in Paris!"
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This week, we’re replaying one of our favorite Travel Tales episodes: Comedian and actress Michelle Buteau—and her best friend—fly to Paris to meet their supposed French boyfriends. Only things don’t exactly go to plan . . . Michelle Buteau is a comedian and actress, known for her roles in Always Be My Maybe, The First Wives Club, Someone Great, Ru…
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Jesse Wente on Art, Advocacy & Reconciliation
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Jesse Wente on Art, Advocacy & ReconciliationWarrior Life PodcastIn today's podcast, we get to hear from Anishinabek journalist, author and art director Jesse Wente . Jesse is from Genaabaajing Anishinaabek (Serpent River First Nation). We also get to hear about his book Unreconciled and his future projects.YouTube video versionTBDJesse Wente https…
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Why This Man Biked Across the United States—Without Any Food or Money
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In late 2016, Daniel Troia was struggling with grief. Grief over the loss of his parents and grief over the division he saw unfolding on his TV, night after night. It made him angry, and that made him want to do something to change things, or at least to change his perception of things. So, in 2018, he set out on a cross-country bike ride. His plan…
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Indigenous Paranormal SocietyHappy National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2024)In today's podcast, I got to talk to Andrew (Sha'tekayènton) Brant - the founder of Kenhtè:ke Paranormal Society - as well as Natasha Brant to talk about their research into the paranormal. This work is part of the One Dish Project that helps promote Indigenous food s…
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A Poet’s Pilgrimage to Italy’s Violin-Making Capital
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When poet Tess Taylor’s son, Bennett, was three years old, he heard the violin for the first time. For weeks afterward, every day he asked her for a violin, so finally she took him into a local violin shop and asked for help. The shop owner put a tiny violin and bow in his hands and Bennett asked, “But how do I make it sound beautiful?” Fast-forwar…
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AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on Leadership
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AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on LeadershipIn today's podcast, we talk to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on leadership and current issues in Manitoba. She shares her journey and the prophecy about her leadership.YouTube video versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KimwaEs7hK0&t=1sAssembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)https://manit…
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Big Animals, and Even Bigger Adventures, in a Part of Argentina Few Travelers Visit
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When most of us think about nature in Argentina, our minds go immediately to Patagonia—which is a spectacular place worth visiting (it’s one of the most memorable places I’ve been to). But in this week’s episode, we’re exploring two regions in Argentina that most travelers miss: El Impenetrable National Park in the north and Patagonia Azul in the s…
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Niigaan Sinclair on WînipêkIn today's podcast, we talk to award-winning Anishinaabe professor, columnist, public speaker and author, Dr. Niigaan Sinclair from Peguis First Nation. He talks about current events in Manitoba, his podcast "Niigaan and the Lone Ranger" and his new book - Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre.YouTube video…
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I’ve Made Polar Bears My Life’s Work. Here's Why Everyone Should Travel to See Them.
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Today we’re launching Travel Tales, season five. And we’re kicking off this season with a roar, although the subjects of today’s episode (polar bears) are much quieter than you’d imagine. Nearly two years ago, host Aislyn Greene attended a TED Talk event in New York, held in partnership with the Canadian tourism board. There she met environmentalis…
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From Bomba to Bad Bunny: Searching for the Sounds of Puerto Rico
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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 island to find out why. She explores bomba and plena, two of the earliest forms of music that emerged from Puerto Rico’s African ancestors. Discovers jibaro music, or “hillbilly” music, though this s…
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Tanya Talaga on Her Advocacy & Thunder Bay
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In today's podcast, we talk to award-winning Anishinaabe journalist and author, Tanya Talaga from Fort William First Nation. She talks about the importance of home Thunder Bay to her advocacy, journalism and writing. She also talks about her books and her latest one, The Knowing.YouTube video versionhttps://youtu.be/1d-xwYVqGHMTanya is heads Makwa …
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Live Snakes, Birkin Bags, Hoverboards, and More: Life Inside the Store That Sells Lost Luggage
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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 entire business. He’s the CEO and now-owner of the Scottsboro, Alabama–based Unclaimed Baggage, the only store in the United States that sells lost luggage. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, his dad launche…
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A Way (Way, Way) Better Way to Book Travel Using Points and Miles
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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 those points to book travel, things can get complicated. While there are people out there who love to geek out about those complications, it’s not for everyone. Enter companies like Award Magic, which uses…
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Indigenous Tourism from Unpacked by AFARToday on the Warrior Life Podcast, I’m sharing a very special episode from the acclaimed podcast Unpacked by AFAR. Whether you want to figure out where to travel next or need advice on an ethical dilemma, host and travel journalist Aislyn Greene helps you navigate the travel world with insights from other sea…
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Replay: Everything You Need to Know About Travel Insurance (Before Booking Your Summer Trips)
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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, is it? And yet, it can play a huge role in saving you money, time, and even sanity. In this replay episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we speak with five experts to help you understand how to decided if and w…
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Visiting Native Communities Is More Important Than Ever—Here’s How to Do It Right
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Last November, while reporting our “Unpacking Albuquerque” episode, I spent a day at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It’s this huge complex that takes up a city block, and it serves as the gateway to New Mexico’s 19 pueblos. Part of my tour included an interview with Monique Fragua, the center’s COO (and a woman with great taste in jewelry, as y…
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In today's podcast, we talk to Cree media expert, anchor, journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster, Rick Harp. Rick is a member of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan.Rick has his own podcast called Media Indigena - the very first podcast I ever listened to or followed. I was even a guest panelist on his podcast years back.https://med…
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The True Story of One of the World's Most Diverse Cities
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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 we as travelers can best engage with it. That includes eating a peameal bacon sandwich (and learning what that is) at the St. Lawrence Market, visiting the city's most unusual museum, exploring its diverse pa…
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In today's podcast, we talk to Cree journalist, filmmaker, author and activist, Sheila North from Bunibonibee Cree Nation. Sheila shares about her journey into First Nation leadership and her new book: My Privilege, My Responsibility: A Memoir (2022) by Great Plains Publications.She also gives us the inside scoop on her documentary - 1200+ - about …
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Taylor Swift, New Flights, and Climate Change: Everything You Need to Know About Summer Travel This Year
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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’s episode of Unpacked, AFAR's mighty destination teams discusses what's to come. They share the best places to visit this summer—think Southern Hemisphere—and what you need to tackle now to stay ahea…
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Behind the Scenes: How We Create Our Best New Hotels List
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The best hotels are a destination unto themselves. On this week’s episode of Unpacked, AFAR senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers reveals the 31 properties that made our 2024 Best New Hotels list and why booking a hotel is the most important choice you’ll make for your trip. The list is a collection of the best hotels that opened in the past year, …
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This Midwestern City Is One of the Country’s Best-Kept Food Secrets
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Hot tip: Don’t listen to this week’s episode of Unpacked 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. Last June, host Aislyn Greene traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, and was surprised by what she found: A refreshingly progressive, highly bikeable, very…
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This week's Warrior Life podcast is with award-winning Indigenous author, playwright, filmmaker, comedian and journalist, Drew Hayden Taylor. An Ojibway from Curve Lake First Nation, he shares his storytelling journey and gives us some insights into his new book: Cold.Warrior Life Podcast YouTube (video) version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlXq…
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At This Remote Island Resort, Staff Housing Is (Almost) as Luxurious as the Guest Quarters
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If you travel to a remote island resort, where do the people who work there live? Because of course, if we are traveling to a remote location, it’s highly unlikely that it’s an easy place for hotel staff to commute to and from. Typically on an island resort, staffers are housed in the middle of the island and don’t have access to the beach, the wal…
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Why You Have to See the April Solar Eclipse, According to an Airstream-Loving Astronomy Expert
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Where will you be on April 8, 2024? In case that date isn’t burned into your brain, it’s the day the sun, Earth, and the moon will completely align, creating a total solar eclipse that will sweep over a section of the United States. It will plunge cities around the U.S.—from Austin, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, into darkness for up to four minutes …
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Kelly Donovan on Confronting Police Corruption
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This week's Warrior Life podcast is an extended interview with former police officer, Kelly Donovan an Indigenous women from the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne. She has a stunning story to tell about how and why she became a whistleblower to combat police corruption and the battles waged against her as a result.You can buy her books here:Police Line: D…
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Replay: Here's How to Get the Best Sleep While Traveling
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Unpacked, and host Aislyn Greene, are in Toronto this week! So we're resharing one of our most popular episodes from last season, because who doesn't need help sleeping from time to time? We’ve all been there: Tossing and turning on a long-haul flight, or in an unfamiliar hotel bed. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Enter Anne Bartolucci, a licen…
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Taiaiake Alfred on It's All About the Land
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Warrior Life PodcastTaiaiake Alfred on It's All About the LandOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I get to talk to Dr. Taiaiake Alfred a Mohawk scholar and activist from Kahnawake. He takes us on a journey through the key teachings in all of his books, including his most recent one: It's All About the Land: Collected Talks and Interview…
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A Professional Decision Coach’s Secrets to Making Better Choices in Travel—and Beyond
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Have you ever gotten stuck in indecision? Maybe it was around where to travel, or when to book your tickets, or even something as small as where to eat when you’re on the road. Well, this week’s guest is an expert at cutting through the noise and helping her clients—and now you—make fast, solid decisions. Her name is Nell McShane Wulfhart, and she’…
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How to Budget for Travel, No Matter Your Income
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Money is often a taboo subject in our culture, but it has a huge impact on our lives, our futures, and yes, our travels. Danielle Desir Corbett—our guest this week—works to dispel myths and encourage transparency on her podcast, The Thought Card, and her website, thoughtcard.com, where she even posts breakdowns for the many trips she's taken. In th…
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SCC Decision on Federal Indigenous Child Legislation
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Today's podcast episode is the recording of my LIVE Q&A event on YouTube with some of my favorite Indigenous rights advocates talking about the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision on the constitutionality of the federal government's C-92 Indigenous Child & Family legislation.Joining me to answer all of the viewers questions were Dr. Cindy Blacks…
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In season three of Unpacked, we're introducing "Unpacking," a series that explores some of our favorite destinations around the world. First up: Albuquerque, land of hot air balloons, chiles, and some fantastic outdoor spaces. Join host Aislyn Greene as she unpacks the Southwestern city's outdoorsy roots. Meet this week’s guests Sarah Sheasley, dir…
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Warrior Life PodcastBrandi Morin on Her ArrestOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I get to talk to one of my sheroes - Brandi Morin from Michel First Nation. She is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and one of the most dedicated and compassionate Indigenous journalists in North America. While performing her duties as a jour…
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At This London Tour Company, Formerly Unhoused People Are Your Guides
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The issue of homelessness—or being unhoused, or facing housing scarcity—isn’t something we often talk about when it comes to travel, unless it’s in a negative sense. In this episode, however, we’re going to meet a London-based tour company that’s working on bringing homelessness into the tourism narrative. It’s called Unseen Tours, a nonprofit foun…
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Warrior Life PodcastRueben George on It Stops HereOn today's episode of the Warrior Life Podcast, I get to talk to my dear friend Rueben George, a Sun Dance Chief, grassroots warrior, and member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN). After working as a family counsellor for twenty years, he became manager of the TWN's Sacred Trust initiative to protec…
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You Can Get Free Flights and Hotel Stays Easier Than You Think. Here’s How.
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The world of travel loyalty programs is . . . complicated. Last year, Delta made waves when it announced that it was making radical changes to its SkyMiles program. People very quickly—and this is the technical term—freaked the eff out. So, Delta swiftly (and wisely) backpedaled. But as I learned from this week’s expert, Paul Rubio, this isn’t the …
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Where to Cruise This Year—Even if You Think You're Not a Cruiser
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There’s a special magic to being at sea. Watching a port retreat as a ship begins to sail, the sensation of gently (or not so gently) rocking waves, the expansiveness of open water. This week’s episode is all about that magic, whether you would label yourself a “cruiser” or not. To get the scoop on the high seas, we’re hearing from Fran Golden, who…
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The 25 Most Exciting Places to Travel in 2024
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We're three weeks into the new year. Maybe you're a freshly minted, idealized version of yourself. Or maybe your new year's resolutions are as distant as the icebergs of Antarctica. But no matter what your life looks like, there's one thing you can count on: travel. And today, we're going to talk about the best places to travel this year, whether y…
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Unpacked Returns: A Bigger, Brighter World Awaits
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It's a fresh new year! And we all know that this also means that there's a fresh year of travel to plan, discoveries to be made, and adventures to be had. And Unpacked by AFAR is here for you every step of the way. AFAR editors will share the places they're dreaming of visiting this year. A cruise expert will unveil the best places to cruise in 202…
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