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.
Unpacked by AFAR
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4.4(82 reviews)
178 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
Feel-Good Friday: An Ode to Obama, New London Museums, and a Hopeful Ocean Story
Afar senior editor Lucy Kehoe joins hosts Aislyn and Nikki to explore a new Chicago civic space, London's museum boom, and a hopeful Indigenous-led ocean conservation story.
June 18, 2026
Why the Best New Hotels of 2026 Aren’t All "New"
Afar editorial director Billie Cohen interviews senior deputy editor Jennifer Flowers about the rigorous process behind selecting the 2026 Best New Hotels, revealing what truly makes a hotel exceptional.
June 16, 2026
Travel to Listen: The Spacey, Sunbaked Rock of California's Mojave Desert
Host Tim Chester explores how the Mojave Desert's unique environment shapes its iconic rock music scene, interviewing Patrick Brink and Roc Gardner.
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