Unpacked by Afar

Unpacking Albuquerque

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In season three of Unpacked, we're introducing "Unpacking," a series that explores some of our favorite destinations around the world. First up: Albuquerque, land of hot air balloons, chiles, and some fantastic outdoor spaces. Join host Aislyn Greene as she unpacks the Southwestern city's outdoorsy roots.

Meet this week’s guests

  • Sarah Sheasley, director of marketing for Los Poblanos
  • Elaine Briseño, journalist and historian 
  • Terry Brunner, the Director of the city of Albuquerque’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency
  • Justin de la Rosa, a local food writer and director of outlets for the Sawmill Market
  • Dylan Storment, director of wine and spirits at Los Poblanos
  • Missy Begay, cofounder of Bow & Arrow Brewing 
  • Bill Stimmel, the entrepreneurial director at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  • Murray Conrad, hot air balloon pilot and owner of World Balloon


    • My Albuquerque itinerary

    Where I ate, stayed, and played.

    Hotels

    • Book a stay at Los Poblanos
    • Book a stay at Hotel Chaco


      • Restaurants

      • El Patio
      • Mesa Provisions
      • Coda Bakery
      • Campo at Los Poblanos
      • Level 5 at Hotel Chaco
      • Farm & Table
      • Bow & Arrow Brewing
      •  Old Town Farm


        • Activities

        • Take a bike and taco tour with Routes
        • Tour the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
        • Visit the Paseo del Bosque
        • Take a tram up Sandia Peak
        • Fly with World Balloon
        • If you want to hear more of the flamenco episode you hear at the top of the episode, see a show at Tablao Flamenco


          • 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.

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