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Unpacked by Afar

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California
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Travel Planning
Solo Travel
Puerto Rico
Albuquerque
Solar Eclipse
Holiday Travel Season
Japan
Madison
Bad Bunny
Travel Insurance
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Unpacked by Afar tackles one tricky topic in travel each week. Whether you want to hack your points and miles, figure out where to travel next, or need advice on an ethical dilemma, we're your expert travel guides. Because the travel world is complicated. We're here to help you unpack it.

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Welcome back to Feel-Good Friday. Every Friday through the end of June, Unpacked is popping into your feed with a brand-new series designed to carry you into the weekend a little lighter. Each episode, host Aislyn Greene and producer Nikki Galteland ... more

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Welcome to Travel to Listen, a new Unpacked series hosted by veteran music journalist Tim Chester. Over four episodes rolling out every other week, Tim takes us into the cities where music is more than entertainment—it’s the shortcut to a place’s sou... more

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Welcome back to Feel-Good Fridays!

Every Friday through the end of June, Unpacked is popping into your feed with a brand-new series designed to carry you into the weekend a little lighter. In each episode, host Aislyn Greene and producer Nikki Galte... more

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In last week's episode, host Aislyn Greene shared the story of towing a 20-foot Airstream down the Oregon coast in an all-electric Rivian truck — the campsite mishaps, the strangers who became friends, the joy of slow travel. This week, she's back wi... more

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Charles Davis
Lead for the Macon Music Revue, local musician
Macon Music Revue
Episode: Travel to Listen: Why This Southern City Is America's Most Underrated Music Town
Justin Andrews
Director of special projects and outreach at the Otis Redding Foundation
Otis Redding Foundation
Episode: Travel to Listen: Why This Southern City Is America's Most Underrated Music Town
Billie Cohen
Editorial Director
Afar
Episode: Feel-Good Fridays: Pottery, a History-Making Pilot, and a Salmon Race Worth Following
Sarah Eslinger
Head of Rivian Adventure Network
Rivian
Episode: Towing With an EV: What Hundreds of Miles Down the Oregon Coast Taught Us
Michelle Baran
Food writer and journalist
The New York Times
Episode: Feel-Good Fridays: A New Series for Brighter Weekends
Nathalie Mohadjer
German-Iranian documentary photographer based in Paris
Photographer for NYT, Monocle, Le Monde
Episode: Unpacked, Five Questions: Why This Photographer Spent Four Weeks in the Egyptian Desert
Jennifer Hope Choi
Afar senior editor, former Bon Appétit editor
Afar
Episode: Forget the Algorithm. Here's How to Actually Eat Well When You Travel.
Roy Sakuma
Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios founder and ukulele educator
Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios, Ukulele Festival organizer
Episode: The Joyful Instrument That Became the Sound of Hawai'i
Jake Shimabukuro
Renowned ukulele virtuoso
Self/Various collaborations
Episode: The Joyful Instrument That Became the Sound of Hawai'i

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Aislyn Greene
Host of Unpacked by Afar, travel writer associated with Afar Media

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • It good

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    List h
    United States7 months ago
  • Slow, dreary and a really bad presenter

    Could have been an interesting podcast but too much waffle from the presenter whose vocabulary doesn’t extend much past “wow’

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Disgruntled BA traveller
    United States2 years ago
  • Wrong place to go for ethics advice

    AFAR is a partner of the Saudi regime that has a long history of silencing dissent—from murdering journalists to imprisoning Wikipedia editors, denying basic human rights to immigrants, and LGBTQ+ citizens continue to be legally tortured and imprisoned. AFAR needs to get its own house in order and say no to Saudi money before handing out advice on ethics to anyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WmWordsworth
    United States3 years ago
  • Toms world walk

    Many thanks to Jason and Tom for the humble and rich conversations.

    Sharing the complex story of Toms walk in a very caring yet educational

    manner. Just awesome. Reading Toms own words in the book is next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLiebhardt
    United States3 years ago
  • Really interesting podcast

    This first episode was s thought-provoking.

    looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goneabroad
    United States4 years ago

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He's Been Designing California's Outdoors for Decades. Here's What He's Learned.
Q: How do you approach projects like a winery in California to preserve a sense of place while making spaces for conversation and reflection?
The guests discuss a garden-forward approach that emphasizes seasonality, scaled intimate spaces, and a domestic sense of gathering, while drawing inspiration from local landscapes and historical contexts to make the experience feel uniquely Californian.
He's Been Designing California's Outdoors for Decades. Here's What He's Learned.
Q: How would you describe San Francisco now in terms of creativity or artistic expression?
He explains that the medium changes but the California mindset remains, with a focus on outdoor experiences year-round, the region's modernist roots, and a willingness to experiment with new forms like driverless cars as part of the landscape.
He's Been Designing California's Outdoors for Decades. Here's What He's Learned.
Q: So can you tell me about your relationship with California and specifically this city?
Roderick describes a personal history with Northern California rooted in family ties and a creative evolution influenced by San Francisco's changing landscape, emphasizing the state's blend of outdoor living and technological influence as core to his practice.
An Architect's California: From LA's Secret Garden to the Magic of Joshua Tree
Q: How would you describe what you do and what you're interested in designing in California today?
I'd say informal formalism is what I'm interested in, a Bohemian modernism that uses space and living patterns to create environments that feel alive and natural, not monumental, and that respond to how people live now.
The Hidden History of the World's Most Powerful Travel Document
Q: What is the origin and evolution of the passport as a concept and as a document?
The passport began as a talismanic, protective document carried by messengers in ancient times, evolving into a tool that tracks movement and verifies identity, with stamps and photographs becoming standardized during the First World War era. Over the 20th century, passports became deeply tied to citizenship and state sovereignty, while modern trends push toward digital systems and increased surveillance, reshaping the meaning and experience of travel.

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What is Unpacked by Afar about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Unpacked by Afar consistently centers travel as a lens for culture, ethics, and real-world experiences. Episodes spotlight emergent destinations, culinary scenes, and sustainability-minded travel, often featuring Afar contributors, travel writers, and editors who share on-the-ground insights from places like Amsterdam, Saba, East London, Penang, Danang, and Rabat. The show frequently pairs practical tips with larger conversations about overtourism, responsible tourism, and how travelers can engage more authentically with local communities. A standout trait is its willingness to explore niche destinations and timely travel trends (from 2026 planning to Michelin-starred dining in small towns) through thoughtful interviews and firsthand report... more

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