Unpacked by Afar

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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 ... more

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September 26, 2025A Local's Guide to England's Best-Kept Secrets
This isn't just London—it's England, and there's so much more beyond the royal stereotypes. On this episode of Unpacked—part of Afar's ongoing Off the Tourist Trail series—join host Aislyn Greene as she explores hidden England with travel journalist Lottie Gross.
From rebellious Bristol to underground cave networks, discover the layers of England that even locals often miss. Lottie shares her insider knowledge on experiencing authentic English culture, avoiding tourist traps, and finding magic in shoulder seasons.
In this episode, you'll learn
Why Bristol is the rebellious alternative to London you need to visit

Underground adventures in the Peak District's historic Blue John mines

The best neighborhoods in London (the ones that locals love)

When to visit England for fewer crowds and better prices

Essential etiquette tips for respecting English communities
Don't miss these moments
[08:45] The Cotswolds photography problem that's driving locals crazy
[16:30] Why Bristol tore down Edward Colston's statue—and what it means
[24:15] Taking a boat through underground caves to a "bottomless pit"
[31:20] The purple heather moors and heritage railways of North Yorkshire
[42:35] Winter seal pups and life-changing venison curry in Norfolk
Meet this week's guest
Lottie Gross, travel journalist and England expert who explores her home country's hidden gems
Resources
—For more tips from Lottie about where to go, where to say, and what to eat, read her England Off the Beaten Path story on afar.com
—Follow Lottie's ongoing UK adventures on Instagram
—Read about South Oxfordshire in Afar's 2025 Where to Go list
—Dog lovers, be sure to check out Lottie's books, Dog-Friendly Weekends and Dog Days Out
—Check out our Iceland Off the Tourist Trail episode
—Read the transcript of the episode.
Where to StaySoho Farmhouse (Oxfordshire)
The Grand hotel (North Yorkshire)
What to do
Bristol's Banksy street art tours with Where the WallSS Great Britain ship museum (Bristol)
North York Moors heritage railway (Pickering to Whitby)
Speedwell Cavern boat tours (Peak District)
Borough Market and Maltby Street Market (London)
Holkham Beach for winter seal watching (Norfolk)
Whitby's annual Goth weekend

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September 24, 2025Giants of the Highway: The Secret Story Behind Route 66's Most Unusual Museum
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
The mini series is part of Afar's "52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year" story, and in this fourth episode, host Aislyn Greene takes us to Illinois to explore the towering fiberglass giants that once ruled America's highways.
From Bob Prewitt's rodeo horse trailers to Texaco's massive "Big Friend" campaign, this episode reveals how a cowboy's creativity sparked a nationwide phenomenon of supersized roadside advertising—and how one man's obsession saved these giants from extinction.
On this episode you'll learn
How rodeo cowboy Bob Prewitt accidentally launched the fiberglass giant industry while building horse trailers in 1960s California

Why these towering figures became known as "Muffler Men" despite most never holding mufflers

The story behind Texaco's ambitious Big Friend program that deployed 300 twenty-three-foot servicemen across America—and why it failed spectacularly

How oil companies like Phillips 66 and Texaco drove the nationwide expansion of roadside giants in the 1960s

What happened when Texaco ordered all their giants destroyed, echoing Cecil B. DeMille's Hollywood set demolitions

Why Joel Baker became America's leading expert on fiberglass giants and opened the country's only dedicated museum

How the American Giants Museum on Route 66 preserves these analog attractions for smartphone-era visitors
Featured Expert: Joel Baker, founder of the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois

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Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and Unpacked,⁠ where we dig into the trickiest topics in travel.

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September 11, 2025Beyond the Ring Road: An Iceland Insider’s Guide to Avoiding the Crowds
Iceland is so much more than the Golden Circle and Northern Lights—there's a vast country that exists beyond the tourist hotspots. On this episode of Unpacked, join host Aislyn Greene as she speaks with travel writer Ali Wunderman, who has been exploring the country for more than a decade.
Ali shares how to connect with authentic Icelandic culture, avoid the crowds, and discover the spots that most visitors miss. From traditional lopapeysa sweaters to remote West Fjords adventures, learn how to experience Iceland like a local.
In this episode, you'll learn
How to avoid crowds at Iceland's most popular destinations

Why the West Fjords and East Fjords offer Iceland's most authentic experiences

The cultural significance behind Iceland's tourism boom and economic recovery

How to respectfully engage with Icelandic hot spring etiquette and local customs
Don't miss these moments
[03:00] The tourism video that changed everything and launched Iceland's boom
[08:00] Why dating an Icelander is the ultimate travel hack (and passport strategy)
[15:00] Iceland's transformation from a place left off maps to overtourism destination
[20:00] The real story behind Icelandic cuisine beyond fermented shark
[25:00] How WWII American soldiers accidentally created modern Iceland's progressive culture
[30:00] Essential Icelandic words and cultural tips for connecting with locals
Meet this week's guest
Ali Wunderman, travel writer for National Geographic, Vogue, and Afar, and author of an Iceland guidebook
Resources
—Read the transcript of this episode
—Read Ali's Afar.com story about off-the-beaten-path Iceland
—Explore Afar's guide to Iceland
—Browse Ali's Iceland guidebook
—Follow Ali's travels and writing on Instagram
—Explore her ex-boyfriend's Icelandic music playlist. "He often shares this with foreigners to get a deeper taste of Iceland's music beyond the stuff that makes it to the USA," Ali says.
Where to Stay
Find your dream Icelandic hotel
Where to Eat, Drink, and shop
Shop for traditional Icelandic sweaters at the Handknitting Association of Iceland
Eat Icelandic cuisine at Dill restaurant (Iceland's first Michelin star)
Try local Thai restaurants (a surprising Iceland specialty)
Eat the famous hamburger with fries inside at Leirunesti in Akureyri
Activities
Horseback riding with Eldhestar
Sheep herding during réttir season (September)
Iceland Airwaves Music Festival (November)
Þorrablót winter festivals (January)
West Fjords photography expeditions
Highland four-wheel-drive adventures
Bonus Opportunity: What's one tricky travel topic you want us to unpack? Send us a voice message here, for a chance to weigh in and be featured in an upcoming episode.

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Sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode.

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Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

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September 05, 2025Unpacked, Five Questions: The Secret Life of New York's Oldest Businesses
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with feature writer Harrison Hill, who is working on his forthcoming book The Oracle's Daughter.
For his latest Afar feature celebrating New York City's 400th birthday, Harrison embarked on a borough-hopping journey to visit the oldest family-owned businesses across all five boroughs—from record stores and restaurants to bars and delis beloved by locals.
Harrison reveals how these century-old institutions survive by constantly evolving while maintaining their authentic character, and shares his surprising discoveries about the precarity and resilience of New York's most iconic establishments. He also opens up about approaching his home city of 19 years as a travel destination for the first time.
On this episode you'll learn
Why New York's oldest businesses are both unchanging foundations and constantly evolving enterprises

How iconic places like Katz's Deli and Sylvia's restaurant nearly didn't survive the pandemic

The secret subway trick to see NYC's original City Hall station

What "New Yorkness" really means according to longtime residents and business owners

Why Staten Island should be your next NYC adventure
Don't miss these moments
[02:33] Harrison's revelation about Katz's Deli serving a century-old vegan dish that's back on the menu

[03:33] The easy (but little-known) way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island via the Verrazzano Bridge

[07:52] The semi-secret subway loop that reveals NYC's original City Hall station

[10:13] Meeting 91-year-old Mike Amedeo, the beloved "mayor" of Casa Amedeo in the Bronx

[14:04] How owning their building saved Sylvia's restaurant during COVID—and the precarity of even iconic NYC institutions

[16:14] Harrison's best advice for New York visitors: "Always look both ways before crossing a one-way street"
Resources
Read Harrison's complete ⁠Afar story about New York's oldest family businesses⁠

Read the transcript of the episode

Follow ⁠Harrison Hill⁠ for more travel and culture writing

Learn more about ⁠NYC's 400th birthday celebrations⁠
⁠Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

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August 22, 2025Unpacked, Five Questions: When a British Writer Meets the Cape Cod of the Midwest
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story.
In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with London-based writer Emma John, author of three books and Afar contributing writer, who recently visited Door County, Wisconsin—her 43rd U.S. state. Nicknamed "the Cape Cod of the Midwest," this sleepy peninsula surprised Emma with its unique blend of small-town charm and unexpected sophistication.
Emma shares her discoveries about "Midwest Kind"—a cultural commitment to helping others that goes far beyond Southern hospitality—and reveals why Wisconsin wine is having a serious moment thanks to climate-conscious vintners. She also discusses the young entrepreneurs breathing new life into this traditional summer destination while staying true to its authentic character.
On this episode you'll learn:
What makes "Midwest Kind" different from other forms of American hospitality

How climate change is creating unexpected opportunities for Wisconsin's wine industry

Why Door County attracts young entrepreneurs who are modernizing without losing authenticity

The hidden gems Emma discovered on her journey through Wisconsin
Don't miss these moments:
[04:00] Emma's revelation about Midwest Kind and the Azerbaijani student whose college friends drove hours just to help him move

[06:00] The surprising quality of Wisconsin wines and why winemakers are returning home from Washington State

[09:00] The charming town of Cedarburg and Emma's newfound obsession with antique jewelry stores

[15:00] Why Door County's lakefront feels like Norwegian fjords—and attracted so many Scandinavian settlers

[18:00] Emma's desire to return to Washington Island for its old-time music festival
Resources:
Read Emma's complete Afar story about Door County, Wisconsin

Follow Emma John for more travel insights

Explore Door County's 30+ islands and state parks
Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, ⁠⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.
Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

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August 18, 2025Paradise by Design: The Florida Story
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.
The mini series is part of Afar's "52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year" package, and in this third episode, host Aislyn Greene takes us to Florida to explore the architectural fantasy that transformed swampland into America's playground.
From Henry Flagler's gilded age railroad hotels to Carl Fisher's dredged Miami Beach paradise, this episode reveals how visionary tycoons and bold architects created the Florida Dream—one stunning hotel at a time.
On this episode you'll learn
How Henry Flagler, Standard Oil vice president, sparked Florida's transformation with luxury hotels along his railroad route from St. Augustine to Key West

Why the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and 1914 San Diego World's Fair launched America's obsession with Mediterranean Revival architecture

The story behind Carl Fisher's audacious creation of Miami Beach through dredging Biscayne Bay and building Art Deco masterpieces

How the 1926 Florida land boom crashed spectacularly due to railroad overload and a devastating hurricane

What Streamlined Modern and Googie architecture reveal about America's post-war optimism and space age dreams

Why Florida's architectural preservation depends on tourism dollars and high-end development
Featured Expert:
Jonathan Lammers, an architectural historian based in Tallahassee

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August 01, 2025A Slow Traveler's Guide to Korea's (Second) Busiest City
Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story.
In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with New York Times bestselling author and Afar contributing writer Peggy Orenstein, who recently traded her usual slow-travel style for the bustling energy of Busan, South Korea's second-largest city.
Known for her thoughtful explorations of walking trails like the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage and Slovenia's Juliana Trail, Peggy discovered that sometimes speeding things up can lead to extraordinary discoveries.
On this episode you'll learn:
Why choosing a country's "second city" over its capital can lead to more authentic travel experiences

The fascinating history of how Busan became a refuge city during the Korean War

What to expect at Korea's largest spa complex, including the mysterious sheep-head towel tradition

How Busan's coastal location makes it Korea's seafood capital, not just another beef-focused destination
Don't miss these moments:
[03:45] The "Abigail Adams theory" of travel that inspired Peggy's approach to choosing destinations
[07:20] Peggy's octopus experience at Jagalchi Fish Market and the safety warning she learned too late
[12:15] Inside Spa Land: 22 thermal baths, 13 saunas, and the community culture of Korean bathhouses
[16:30] The intangible "spirit of Busan" - how tranquility and turbulence coexist in this historic port city
[19:10] Peggy's perfect two-day Busan itinerary, from morning coffee overlooking the port to full spa days
Resources
Read Peggy's complete Afar story about her Busan adventure

Follow Peggy Orenstein for more travel insights and writing

Watch Ode to My Father, the Korean film that first sparked Peggy's interest in Busan

Read the transcript of the episode.
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Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

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July 29, 2025This Beat Is the Real Heart of D.C.
Welcome to Unpacked, America 250, a mini series celebrating the music, art, food, and more that makes America, America—in honor of our nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. The mini series is part of Afar's "⁠52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year"⁠ package, and in this second episode, host Aislyn Greene takes us to Washington, D.C. to explore go-go music—the uniquely American sound that's been moving communities for fifty years.
From Chuck Brown's groundbreaking fusion of funk, hip-hop, and Latin rhythms in the 1970s to today's global collaborations, this episode shares how a local D.C. music scene survived criminalization, gentrification, and decades of attacks to become the official music of the nation's capital.
On this episode you'll learn:
How Chuck Brown created Go-Go by blending funk, hip-hop, and Latin rhythms into something entirely new

Why Go-Go is "one of the only Black popular music forms that have not been colonized"

The role of D.C.'s "Chocolate City" era and summer job programs in nurturing neighborhood bands

How the 1987 curfew laws criminalized Go-Go and forced an entire generation underground

What the "Don't Mute DC" movement achieved and how it changed everything
Featured Guest: Dr. Natalie Hopkinson, chief curator of the Go-Go Museum and Café, associate professor at American University, and author of multiple books on go-go culture

Songs featured in this episode
Chuck Brown: "Bustin' Loose"
Parliament: "Chocolate City"
Nelly: "Hot In Herre"
Black Alley: "Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch"
Michelle Blackwell: "Enjoy Myself"
CCB: "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Chuck Brown: "Chuck Baby"
Musicians featured in this episode
Chuck Brown
Black Alley
Michelle Blackwell
The Experience Band & Show
Rare Essence
Backyard Band
CCB (Critical Condition Band)
Pock3t
Or kick things off with this go-go playlist. And read the transcript.

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July 25, 2025From Controversial Pizza to Comeback Stories: America's Most Compelling Cities Right Now
In this special Unpacked bonus episode, we're going behind the scenes of our newView From Afar podcast, which spotlights the people and the ideas shaping the future of travel. Afar editors traveled to the floor of IPW, the annual travel conference organized by the U.S. Travel Association to share the best of America with the rest of the world.
In this episode, we hear from Afar editorial director Billie Cohen, who conducted interviews over two intense days, covering everything from major cities like New York and Boston to more under-the-radar places like St. Louis and Buffalo. What emerged were fascinating themes about welcoming international travelers, the economic realities of tourism, and how destinations are bouncing back from natural disasters faster than you might think.
Billie shares why these conversations left her more excited than ever to explore America—and yes, even try that controversial St. Louis pizza.
On this episode you'll learn:
Why international visitors make up only 20 percent of NYC tourism but contribute 50 percent of tourism spending

How destinations like Asheville and Fort Myers are ready for visitors much sooner after disasters than you'd expect

The creative ways cities are spreading tourism benefits beyond traditional hotspots through neighborhood storytelling

Why St. Louis might be America's most underrated arts destination (with surprising Monets and opera premieres)
Don't miss these moments:
[03:58] The economic reality: Buffalo losing 20% of its Canadian visitors this year
[05:56] Why disaster-hit destinations need visitors for recovery, not just sympathy
[09:26] St. Louis's free cultural offerings that rival DC's Smithsonian museums
[12:38] Billie's skeptical New Yorker take on St. Louis pizza and why she's willing to try it anyway
[15:00] The delicate balance between promoting neighborhoods and over-touristing them
Explore More
Head over to View From Afar to hear Billie's full conversations with these destination leaders who are reshaping how we think about American travel:
Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of Meet Boston, talks about how this most American of cities is celebrating in 2026.

Julie Coker, president and CEO of New York City Tourism and Conventions talks about NYC’s plans for its 400th birthday.

Tamara Pigott, executive director of Visit Fort Myers, shares how she’s transformed southwest Florida into a world-class destination that offers much more than gorgeous beaches.

Carolann Ouellette, President of the Maine Office of Tourism, on how the outdoors is essential to the state’s economy and its communities.

Brad Dean, President and CEO of Explore St. Louis, discusses why he chose the Gateway City over offers from New York and Chicago and how America’s heartland is ready for a renaissance.

Patrick Kaler, president and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara, talks about Buffalo’s rich architectural and Black history.

Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company talks about the city’s vibe and where to go beyond the French Quarter.

Helen Hill, executive director of Explore Charleston, talks about the importance of showing a city’s true history.

Vic Isley, president and CEO of Explore Asheville, talks about the resilience of people and western North Carolina.
Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠Behind the Mic⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, ⁠Travel Tales⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.
Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠Airwave Media⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

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July 25, 2025Newark's Comeback, L.A.'s Wildfire Recovery, and This Summer's Travel Reality
In this special Unpacked bonus episode, we're going behind the scenes of our newView From Afar podcast, which spotlights the people and the ideas shaping the future of travel. Afar editors traveled to the floor of IPW, the annual travel conference organized by the U.S. Travel Association to share the best of America with the rest of the world.
In this episode, we hear from Afar senior editor Michelle Baran, who conducted interviews over two intense days. She shares her takeaways from powerhouse leaders like Geoff Freeman of the U.S. Travel Association and United's Josh Earnest, plus inspiring destination chiefs who aren't shying away from tough conversations about what it means to welcome the world to America right now.
On this episode you'll learn:
How the "Big Beautiful Bill" cut Brand USA's funding by 80 percent and what that means for American tourism

Why Newark Airport has made a complete 180 and might now be your best bet for New York area flights

The real scope of L.A.'s wildfire damage (hint: it's much smaller than most Americans think)

How destinations are balancing welcoming messaging with current political perceptions
Don't miss these moments:
[02:28] The revelation that Brand USA was only established after 9/11—America wasn't actively marketing itself before then
[12:49] How Wisconsin transformed itself into a year-round destination that impressed this California native
[18:39] Michelle's "therapy session" conversation with Visit Philadelphia's Angela Val about celebrating democracy
[19:04] Why Fort Lauderdale's tourism chief is ready to take on Miami and champion LGBTQ+ travelers
Explore More
Head over to View From Afar to hear Michelle's full conversations with these tourism leaders:
Anne Sayers, the Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism, talks about the state as a four-season destination—and the warm hospitality of Wisconsinites.

Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC, discusses separating politics from place and D.C.'s record breaking tourism year.

Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California, talks about how sustainable tourism is in California’s DNA.

President and CEO of Choose Chicago, Kristen Reynolds talks about how Chicago celebrates diversity and inclusion (and the Pope, of course).

Stacy Ritter, President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale talks about Greater Fort Lauderdale’s impressive diversity and welcoming mindset.

Josh Earnest, executive vice president of Communications and Advertising for United Airlines, shares Newark's turnaround, the importance of infrastructure investment, and what travelers can expect this summer in the air.

Adam Burke, President and CEO of Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, talks about the city's wildfire recovery and his dream of having 1 million people employed in the city’s tourism industry.

Bill Hornbuckle, Chair of the U.S. Travel Association’s Board of Directors and President and CEO at MGM Resorts International, emphasizes the importance of government support for the travel industry.

Executive Director of Visit Philadelphia Angela Val on the birthplace of democracy and Philly as a city for everyone.

Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, talks about a decade of exciting events and how the country can make inbound travel easier for international visitors.
Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠Behind the Mic⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, ⁠Travel Tales⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.
Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠Airwave Media⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast.

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