Travel Tales by AFAR

De: AFAR Media
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  • Travel, at its best, changes the way we see the world. Join us each week as we dig into stories from people who took a trip—and came home transformed. Travel Tales by AFAR is your ticket to the world, no passport required. Find more inspiration at afar.com/traveltales.
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Episódios
  • Pro Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel: Introducing NerdWallet’s "Smart Money" Podcast
    Nov 14 2024
    How do you manage stress when you’re traveling during the holidays? And is it better to book with points or cash during some of the busiest travel days of the year? Believe it or not, it’s almost time to book your holiday travel, and our friends at NerdWallet have some tips for traveling stress-free. In this special episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, their objective finance journalists answer real-world questions to help you make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. Listen to Smart Money by NerdWallet wherever you get your podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/1tURflyR
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    30 minutos
  • The Spontaneous (Travel!) Story of How Afar Came to Be
    Sep 12 2024
    No plan. No luggage. Five weeks in India. Joe Diaz and Greg Sullivan, dreamed up Afar on a beach in Goa more than 15 years ago. In this candid episode from our sister podcast, Unpacked, they reflect on what they’ve learned by helping people travel deeper. From the spontaneous trips that honed the company’s values to how they’ve helped shape the travel industry, get an inside look into the transformative power of rallying around travel as a force for good. But, How Many Kitchen Tables Have You Visited? In this episode, discover: How Afar helped pave the way for “experiential travel.” The origin and impact of Learning Afar, which gives students access to travel. How you can continue to shape travel as a force for good in the world. Going Home with a Rickshaw Driver. Don’t miss these memorable moments: [2:03] It started without a plan—or luggage. [14:55] The first step: transformative travel education. [25:15] Spin the globe and other stories that have impacted them the most. [37:49] A trip to Cairo that led to a surgeon’s debut on The Daily Show. [45:15] A friendly debate on travel practices—from packing to plane rides. The Transformative Power of Teachers Turned Travelers. Greg Sullivan and Joe Diaz met in the classroom, so when they traveled to India and found a deeper way to travel, they had to share that with others. In this lighthearted conversation, they share the spontaneous travel stories that have impacted the industry and continue to sustain Afar 15 years later. In this episode you’ll learn how Afar went from an idea to a multi-faceted media company, how they’ve pivoted over time to hone their impact on the world and how you can travel in a more conscious and connected way. Resources • Explore Afar’s 15-year anniversary hub of favorite stories, including: A Skeptic Visits the Holy Waters of Lourdes. What It’s Like to Navigate Cairo’s Chaos as a Blind Traveler. • Read the transcript of this episode. • Listen to the podcast episodes mentioned in this episode: A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Go on Safari. A Blind Surfer Takes On Kauai’s Legendary Waves. 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, Unpacked, which unpacks a tricky topic in travel each week.
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    1 hora e 4 minutos
  • Want to Get to the Soul of Switzerland? Jump Into a River.
    Aug 29 2024
    Not only can you swim in the rivers of Bern and Basel— but thousands of locals regularly take the plunge. From a morning commute to a relaxing weekend escape, discover how rivers are at the heart of everyday Swiss life. In this episode of Travel Tales by Afar, Bonnie Tsui, author of Why We Swim, follows the currents of Switzerland's alpine rivers into the depths of history, culture and identity. How Rivers Reveal Years of Swiss Culture In this episode you will learn: How the Rhine was transformed into a meeting place for swimmers What river swimming reveals about the people and culture of major Swiss cities What our changing world could mean for the future of alpine river swimming. Behind Every Great Swiss City, There’s A River. Don’t miss these transformative travel moments: [5:19] A legacy of guarding the rights of swimmers in Basel. [8:14] Three distinct relationships with the Rhine. [11:07] An insightful swim at Rheinbad Breite, a 125-year-old bathhouse. [12:54] What does climate change mean for the future of Alpine river swimming? Swimming for a Slice of Life Afar contributor, and author of Why We Swim, Bonnie Tsui has swimming in her DNA. Her parents met in a pool in Hong Kong, she worked as a lifeguard growing up in New York, and she often swims when she travels—she's the perfect person to explore Switzerland’s river swimming culture. In this episode you’ll learn how to enhance a trip to Switzerland by swimming its rivers, hear how locals see rivers as an important thread in the fabric of Swiss life and culture, and be inspired by the people who are working to protect the future of alpine river swimming. Resources • Read the transcript of the episode • Order Bonnie’s book Why We Swim • Read more of Bonnie’s work on her website. • Pre-order Bonnie's latest book, On Muscle:The Stuff That Moves Us and Why it Matters. 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, Unpacked, which unpacks a tricky topic in travel each week.
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    21 minutos

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