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Travel Tales by Afar

AFAR Media
Climate Change
Wildlife Conservation
Argentina
Rewilding
El Impenetrable National Park
Slovenia
Great Smoky Mountains
De Stijl
Travel
Juliana Trail
Lagos
Nigeria
Dolly Parton
Surfing
Kris Tompkins
Doug Tompkins
We Are All In This Together
Istanbul
Adventure Travel
Mumbai

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.

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Antoni Porowski, our favorite culinary expert from Queer Eye, takes you behind-the-scenes of his new National Geographic show, No Taste Like Home (premiering February 23, 2025). In this episode, he shares the connection that sent him crying off camer... more

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 days of the year? Believe it or not, it’s almost time to book your holiday travel, and our friends at N... more

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 from our sister podcast, Unpacked, they reflect on what they’ve learned by helping people travel de... more

Not only can you swim in the rivers of Bern and Basel— but thousands of locals regularly take the plunge. From a morning commute to a relaxing weekend escape, discover how rivers are at the heart of everyday Swiss life. In this episode of Travel Tale... more

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Antoni Porowski
Food expert from Queer Eye, host of No Taste Like Home
National Geographic
Episode: Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski Ate Around the World With Your Favorite Celebrities. These Are the Meals That Still Haunt Him
Sally French
NerdWallet's travel guru
NerdWallet
Episode: Pro Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel: Introducing NerdWallet’s "Smart Money" Podcast
Charlie Sprinkman
Founder of Everywhere Is Queer, a worldwide map of queer-owned businesses.
Everywhere Is Queer
Episode: A Cross-Country Road Trip Helped Make the World Safer (and More Fun!) for Queer Travelers
Deesha Dyer
Former social secretary at the Obama White House and author of the memoir Undiplomatic.
BeGirl.World
Episode: I Traveled the World With President Obama. Now, I Help Give Young Women the Same Chance.
Nikki Galteland
Engineer for the podcast and avid traveler
AFAR Media
Episode: When Zebras Taught Me to Drive in Namibia
Sarika Bansal
AFAR editorial director who lived in Mumbai for four years
AFAR Media
Episode: In Mumbai, Everyone Thought I Was a Local. Here’s How I Became One.
Beth Santos
Founder of Wanderful, a global women's travel community and lifestyle brand.
Wanderful
Episode: The Unexpected Magic of a Turkish Barbershop
Michelle Buteau
Comedian and Author
Episode: Replay: Comedian Michelle Buteau, "I Got Stood Up in Paris!"
Daniel Troia
Filmmaker who cycled across the US without food or money.
Episode: Why This Man Biked Across the United States—Without Any Food or Money

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Aislinn Green
Host of Travel Tales by AFAR. Aislinn engages listeners with captivating stories about transformative travel experiences and the cultural richness of various destinations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Third season problems

    I loved the first two seasons of this podcast. The segments were well produced and offered great story telling. However, in the current season, the ads are getting in the way.

    Instead having one or two ad breaks, they now have the presenter try to weave the ad, for Marriott’s credit cards, into the narrative. Like this plastic was some kind of magical element of the journey.

    It rarely works and the result is an even more jarring break from the story than a “normal” here-is-a-message-from-our... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AssortedStuff
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    My absolute favorite podcast! I love the stories and dream of the day I can travel to exotic and historic places. Thank you, Travel Tales!! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cool190
    United States3 years ago
  • American centrist

    Listened the Amsterdam episode and the host totally missed the local idiosyncrasy of the Nederland. Everything looked through a racially obsessive woke American point of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Patagonik8
    United States3 years ago
  • Mostly listenable

    The essays are usually pretty good but often sound too much like they are just being read instead of told, and the cheesy sound effects are distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mindgraveyard
    United States4 years ago
  • I Miss Traveling!

    2020 has really put a wrench in my usual travel plans. But really love hearing the personal stories of other people’s travels. It makes me excited for the day when I can travel again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnnaTalisha
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the storytelling aspect and heartfelt narratives that evoke a desire to travel and explore different cultures.
There are occasional critiques regarding the pacing and advertisement integration in some episodes, but overall, feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Many find the content uplifting, especially during times when actual travel is challenging, providing a mental escape.

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Pro Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel: Introducing NerdWallet’s "Smart Money" Podcast
Q: Is using points for holiday flights or hotel stays a good idea?
Yes, especially when booking with programs that have a fixed award chart, as holiday travel can often yield great value when using points.
Pro Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel: Introducing NerdWallet’s "Smart Money" Podcast
Q: What can travelers do to avoid some of the risks of getting caught in a meltdown or in a spiral of delays and cancellations?
Various strategies, including booking the first flight out and avoiding layovers, are suggested to minimize risks.
Pro Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel: Introducing NerdWallet’s "Smart Money" Podcast
Q: Sally, how bad might the travel season get this year?
Sally indicates that the holiday travel season is expected to be busy based on record-breaking traveler numbers earlier in the year.
Facing Mountains, Loss, and My Inner Overachiever on Slovenia’s Newest Hiking Trail
Q: What led you to this Slovenia hike?
Peggy expresses her love for hiking as a way to see places and explore different parts of herself, battling between her adventurous spirit and her need to be present in the moment.
Dolly Parton Went From a One-Room Cabin to a Smoky Mountains Empire
Q: What will visitors take away from the Dolly Parton Experience?
Visitors will chronicle Dolly's life, appreciate her journey as an artist, and leave feeling informed and inspired through a technologically enhanced presentation.

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This podcast features captivating stories from travelers who share how their journeys have transformed their perspectives on life and culture. Each episode highlights diverse experiences, from personal adventures to community connections, emphasizing travel's role in fostering understanding and empathy across different cultures. Listeners can expect thoughtful reflections on the impact of travel and inspiring narratives that can motivate them to explore the world, even if it’s just through storytelling at home or daydreaming of future adventures. The emphasis on personal stories sets it apart, creating a deeply immersive auditory experience for anyone with a passion for travel.

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Recent guests on Travel Tales by Afar include:

1. Antoni Porowski
2. Sally French
3. Charlie Sprinkman
4. Deesha Dyer
5. Nikki Galteland
6. Sarika Bansal
7. Beth Santos
8. Michelle Buteau

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