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Unpacked by Afar
Unpacked by AFAR is a weekly podcast that delves into the complexities of modern travel. Hosted by Afar associate director, Aislyn Greene, the show addresses a diverse range of topics—from maximizing travel rewards and exploring emerging destinations to navigating ethical dilemmas and understanding cultural nuances. Each episode offers expert insights, personal narratives, and practical advice aimed at helping listeners become more thoughtful and informed travelers.
The podcast features various formats, such as full-length episodes and shorter segments like "Unpacked Minis" and "Five Questions," which provide concise explorations of specific travel trends or stories. Recent episodes have covered subjects like innovative cruise ship features, the historical depth of Kyoto's Hotel the Mitsui, and the authentic cultural landscape of Washington, D.C.
Available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music, Unpacked by AFAR is designed for travelers who seek to engage more deeply with the world, offering guidance on how to travel responsibly and meaningfully.
Aislyn Greene
Aislyn Greene never actually meant to become a podcast host. But after years of pestering fascinating people about their travel stories at dinner parties (she's not even sorry), it seemed like the natural next step. As the associate director of podcasts at AFAR—the award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact through storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care—she's found her perfect professional home.
Aislyn hosts the Travel Tales by AFAR podcast, now in its sixth wildly successful year. The show ranked #2 on Apple Podcasts when it launched in 2020 and is listened to by more than one-third of AFAR's audience.
Her relationship with travel is, well, complicated. She's equally drawn to epic adventures (like that time she found herself feeling impossibly small yet strangely at home in Antarctica) and the quiet moments that sneak up on you.
Before diving into the audio world, Aislyn edited features and essays for Afar's print magazine and served as the northwest travel editor at Sunset magazine.
When she's not recording or prepping for the next episode of Travel Tales, you'll find this University of Washington journalism grad hiking, cycling, trying (and occasionally failing) to recreate dishes from her travels, or simply enjoying life aboard her houseboat in Sausalito—where she lives with her wife and one grumpy cat who remains thoroughly unimpressed by her podcast success.Aislyn Greene never actually meant to become a podcast host. But after years of pestering fascinating people about their travel stories at dinner parties (she's not even sorry), it seemed like the natural next step. As the associate director of podcasts at AFAR—the award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact through storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care—she's found her perfect professional home.
Aislyn hosts the Travel Tales by AFAR podcast, now in its sixth wildly successful year. The show ranked #2 on Apple Podcasts when it launched in 2020 and is listened to by more than one-third of AFAR's audience.
Her relationship with travel is, well, complicated. She's equally drawn to epic adventures (like that time she found herself feeling impossibly small yet strangely at home in Antarctica) and the quiet moments that sneak up on you.
Before diving into the audio world, Aislyn edited features and essays for Afar's print magazine and served as the northwest travel editor at Sunset magazine.
When she's not recording or prepping for the next episode of Travel Tales, you'll find this University of Washington journalism grad hiking, cycling, trying (and occasionally failing) to recreate dishes from her travels, or simply enjoying life aboard her houseboat in Sausalito—where she lives with her wife and one grumpy cat who remains thoroughly unimpressed by her podcast success.
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Aislyn Greene
Aislyn Greene never actually meant to become a podcast host. But after years of pestering fascinating people about their travel stories at dinner parties (she's not even sorry), it seemed like the natural next step. As the associate director of podcasts at AFAR—the award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact through storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care—she's found her perfect professional home.
Aislyn hosts the Travel Tales by AFAR podcast, now in its sixth wildly successful year. The show ranked #2 on Apple Podcasts when it launched in 2020 and is listened to by more than one-third of AFAR's audience.
Her relationship with travel is, well, complicated. She's equally drawn to epic adventures (like that time she found herself feeling impossibly small yet strangely at home in Antarctica) and the quiet moments that sneak up on you.
Before diving into the audio world, Aislyn edited features and essays for Afar's print magazine and served as the northwest travel editor at Sunset magazine.
When she's not recording or prepping for the next episode of Travel Tales, you'll find this University of Washington journalism grad hiking, cycling, trying (and occasionally failing) to recreate dishes from her travels, or simply enjoying life aboard her houseboat in Sausalito—where she lives with her wife and one grumpy cat who remains thoroughly unimpressed by her podcast success.Aislyn Greene never actually meant to become a podcast host. But after years of pestering fascinating people about their travel stories at dinner parties (she's not even sorry), it seemed like the natural next step. As the associate director of podcasts at AFAR—the award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact through storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care—she's found her perfect professional home.
Aislyn hosts the Travel Tales by AFAR podcast, now in its sixth wildly successful year. The show ranked #2 on Apple Podcasts when it launched in 2020 and is listened to by more than one-third of AFAR's audience.
Her relationship with travel is, well, complicated. She's equally drawn to epic adventures (like that time she found herself feeling impossibly small yet strangely at home in Antarctica) and the quiet moments that sneak up on you.
Before diving into the audio world, Aislyn edited features and essays for Afar's print magazine and served as the northwest travel editor at Sunset magazine.
When she's not recording or prepping for the next episode of Travel Tales, you'll find this University of Washington journalism grad hiking, cycling, trying (and occasionally failing) to recreate dishes from her travels, or simply enjoying life aboard her houseboat in Sausalito—where she lives with her wife and one grumpy cat who remains thoroughly unimpressed by her podcast success.