Unpacked is AFAR’s advice column. Every month, Dr. Anu Taranath answers an ethical quandary that a reader recently faced. Taranath is a speaker, facilitator, and educator based in Seattle, Washington, who specializes in racial equity and social change. She’s the author of the book Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World (Between the…

If you’ve ever struggled with a roller bag (or two) while trying to keep a duffel or tote slung over your shoulder (hi, you’re not alone), you may be reconsidering the way you pack for travel. While spacious duffel bags and hardside luggage offer ample room for clothing, shoes, and accessories, these bags can also…

Too much of a good thing is not good. For example, although food is essential for life and happiness, many people eat too much of the wrong grub, which is costly, unhealthy, and environmentally harmful. Smart public policies support food quality rather than quantity. Older policies designed to make sweet and rich food abundant and…

Internova Travel Group announced the launch of Internova Green Circle, an eco-luxe sustainability initiative. The program was announced at Global Travel Collection’s Elevate 2023 Conference at the new Virgin Hotels New York City. The event connected 400 advisors from the high-service premium and luxury travel division with 280 partners. Through advocacy, education, partnerships and initiatives, Green Circle…

It’s not entirely accurate to say that Kamie Crawford flies by the seat of her pants as the host of the classic MTV reality show “Catfish.” But she does brace herself for the unexpected when exploring and exposing those outrageous online relationships nationwide. “Because of the nature of the show, I’m constantly in limbo waiting…

Winter holidays are approaching faster than most of us are probably ready for. It feels like May was only yesterday, but somehow it’s already time to start thinking about Christmas presents. This year, the data is suggesting that most people aren’t looking for physical gifts—most people are looking to receive experiences like trips and concert…

Bed bugs, you could say, are having a moment—or, perhaps, un moment. Paris was the latest scene of an outbreak that made global headlines as the city that’s hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics scrambled to arrest a resurgence of the insects that are on every traveler’s no-go list. But Paris is hardly alone when it…

WASHINGTON COUNTY — It’s leaf-peeping season here in Southeast Wisconsin. This is the time of year when fall lovers, like Ali Aspenson, head out to enjoy nature. “I had to do a 60-minute run. I was just out for my morning, and now I feel great because I’m here,” said Ali. Visitors from all over…