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Where to Go in 2026: Three Hours From Nashville, the South's Next Great Food Capital Is Waiting
This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the burden on overtouristed destinations and expand visitation to other parts of the world. Our editors carefully selected 24 emerging regions and overlooked locales that will inspire your next great adventure.
For Birmingham, that means discovering what Alabama's second-largest city really offers—especially its quietly stellar food scene that's been racking up James Beard nominations.
In this episode, host Aislyn Greene talks with Jenny Adams, a…
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