The 2 Best Unpacked by AFAR Podcast Episodes
1) Let's Scale Back That Revenge Travel, Shall We?
Today, we're talking about revenge. Well, sort of. In this episode, writer Paige McClanahan—host of the Better Travel Podcast—explores the concept of "revenge travel." While it's so tempting to want t...Show More
2) How Maps Reveal the Secrets of our World
You may use Google Maps every day, but how often do you think about how that map was made—and more importantly, who made it? In today’s episode of Unpacked, we do just that. You’ll never again look at...Show More
3) Where to Go in 2026: The Most Underrated Destinations for the Year Ahead
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 over-touristed destinations while discovering places ...Show More
4) The Artisans Keeping the Soul of Charleston's King Street Alive
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. This week: Step onto King Street, Charleston's i...Show More
5) Charleston Serves Up More Than 300 Years of Flavor—and Every Bite Tells a Story
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. This week: Dive fork-first into Charleston's le...Show More
6) The Wampanoag Story: 10,000 Years of Food, Land, and Survival in Massachusetts
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 with Visit California in Boston, Massachusetts. The ...Show More
7) What California’s Klamath River Revival Means for Travelers
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 partnership with Visit California in Boston, Massachusett...Show More
8) How Ancient Food Traditions Shape California Cuisine Today
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 partnership with Visit California in Boston, Massachusett...Show More
9) To Understand the Soul of This Southern City, Head for the Water
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. Up first: To really get to know Charleston, you ...Show More
10) The World's Best Cities List Is Out. Here's How They Actually Pick Winners
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 CEO of Resonance Consultancy, to unpack the firm’...Show More