Hey, listeners! Have you ever hugged a tree? If not, today's episode might inspire you to. AFAR editor Aislyn Greene talks with forest-bathing guide, Ben Page, about our tall, leafy friends: Why they're so good for us, where to forest bathe in the United States, and how to bring the forest-bathing mindset wherever you go.Ben Page's company, Integral Forest Bathing: https://www.integralforestbathing.com/And his book, A Pocket Guide to Forest Bathing: https://bookshop.org/a/2660/9781647224189If you want to learn more about Mountain Trek: https://www.mountaintrek.com/

How to Travel, and Soothe Your Anxiety, in a Climate-Changing World

Unpacked by Afar is your weekly guide to where to go, how to travel, and everything worth unpacking in between. Each week, host Aislyn Greene and the Afar team travel the world and dig into the big questions behind every great trip, from the best new hotels and national parks to traveling more responsibly. Some weeks we follow a story through music, food, and culture. Others we tackle a tricky topic, share our favorite destinations, or help you plan where to go next. Because the travel world is complicated. We're here to help you unpack it.