It’s here! We have finally launched On Arrival, an award-winning website app that offers personalized travel guides tailored to each individual user and trip. We have traveled to dozens of cities and always found it difficult to find the best things to do in the cities we visited. We know this is a problem that many travelers struggle with. Next time you travel, instead of spending 5-10 hours researching your destination, spend just 5-10 minutes with On Arrival and get everything you need for...

Have you dreamt of driving the iconic Highway 1 up the California Coast? We share what it's like driving the scenic Pacific Coast Highway through some of the most beautiful cities in the world. On today's episode, we share the highlights of our once-in-a-lifetime road trip (seriously we're flying next time!) and thoughts on all of our stops: San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel-By-The-Sea & Monterey, San Francisco, and Napa. This is absolutely an episode you cannot miss!  Today...

Our listeners are most likely already familiar with the life of a traveling athlete, and today we broaden this picture as we welcome NBA player and German national team member Moe Wagner to the podcast! Moe has a fascinating and unique story, having been born in Berlin, moving to the US for college, and building a promising career after graduating college. Our conversation today concludes with the amazing story of his trip to the 2020 Olympics with the German national team, and what it was...

Today’s guest is a Deck Officer in the United States Merchant Marines and a Lieutenant in the US Navy Reserves. During his time at sea, he has traveled to six continents and circumnavigated the globe. Most recently, you can find him sailing for Lindblad Expeditions in Alaska. Please join us in welcoming Victor Ottoboni! From Antarctica to Alaska, National Geographic’s expedition cruises, operated through their alliance with Lindblad Expeditions, have taken Victor to some of the most remote...

We just got back from Austin, Texas and wanted to share our top 5 reasons why you must visit while the details of our trip are fresh in our minds. Without a doubt, one of our favorite trips to date!  Today on On Arrival:  Where to stay What to seeWhat to do What to eatWhat to drink Be sure to order KT's favorite drink the Sea & Salt from Here Nor There! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you know someone who you think would enjoy this...

Today on On Arrival:  Traveler question: Travel Recommendations for Fall 2021 Part 2, International EditionAustralia to open border for foreign travel?The big difference between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinesMaui moves to require vaccines for diningSouthwest's BIG giveaway this weekIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode, please share it with them! Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram,...

Today’s guest has been to all seven continents, visited well over 70 countries, landed a dream job at Instagram, then quit, and is now a travel entrepreneur and a digital nomad. More impressively, she did it all before she turned 23! Please join us in welcoming Gen Z travel entrepreneur and the author of You Are Where You Go: A Traveler’s Coming of Age Story, Caitlyn Lubas. In this episode, Caitlyn shares what traveling has taught her about empathy and how it has helped her gain confidence....

Today on On Arrival:  Traveler question: Travel Recommendations for Fall 2021? Michigan (of course!) and a couple others...The European Union removes the United States from its safe visitor list and how it may affect your travelsHawaii implementing strategies to reduce tourism moving forwardThe newest travel trend: trip stackingA whole raw chicken in your checked bag? But why?! If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you know someone who you...

Not so long ago the idea of a wellness travel company was quite foreign to most people. That did not stop today's guest from forging a path for herself, and opening up a market for others to follow in her wake. Linden Schaffer is the Founder of Pravassa and Wander Home, as well as the author of Living Well on the Road, and today we get to talk to her about her many adventures, what motivated her to start her companies and why she is so dedicated to healthier practices while exploring the...

Today on On Arrival:  Traveler question: How do I prioritize my travel bucket list?Pfizer vaccine the first to get FDA approvalVenice battling overtourism with turnstiles, entry fees, & even armed guards (We suggest going in the fall)Delta Airlines test technology to allow proof of vaccination digitallyOpenTable partners with Clear to prove vaccination status for indoor diningCDC upgrades 6 countries to a Level 4 Travel Advisory due to COVID outbreaksVulnerable tourists advised by CDC to...

Among many awards, today’s guest was the first full-time blogger admitted to the Society of American Travel Writers and the first-ever elected to its national board of directors. He is a two-time finalist for National Geographic Traveller's Travel Blog of the year and in 2010, his blog, Everything Everywhere, was named a Top 25 blog in the world by Time Magazine. What's more, as a photographer he is a 3-time Lowell Thomas Award Winner (the highest honor in travel journalism) for Photo...

Today on On Arrival:  Traveler questions: World's best city and a question from Jordan!Martinique asks tourists to go home immediatelyBooster shots to be required to travel?Canada mandates vaccines for air, rail, and cruise travelUSA to require masks for plane, train, and bus travel until 2022Finnair becomes next European airline to ban cloth masksTourists in Hawaii arrested for forging vaccine cardsSan Francisco and New Orleans now mandating vaccines for indoor diningOur prayers go out to...

In 2021, much of the world has begun to venture out again! Having the right apps on your smartphone can make or break your next trip. This week, we are sharing some of our favorite travel apps we use frequently, as well as some new ones we are looking forward to using on our next getaway! Today on On Arrival:   We give you our picks for the top travel apps you have to have in 2021 for the following categories: FlightsHotelsAirportCurrency ConvertersRideshare and...

Today on On Arrival:  Traveler questions: Our upcoming travel plans and how to find a good international travel agentUnited Airlines among many companies now requiring vaccines for employeesBorder closures on the horizon?Canada opens to American visitors!After 8 years, Singapore is dethroned as world's best airport. See who took this year's top spot If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. If you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode,...

Solo travel as a woman can be challenging and a little daunting, but today's guest is such a great example of how you can be brave and smart about it, and have wonderful adventures abroad. We host Nora Katterman, who has spent the last few years on the road, in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and most recently has been grounded in Australia during the pandemic. After some time traveling alone, she met her partner, and we get to hear her comparisons of these two styles of visiting new...

Today on On Arrival:  Traveler questions dealing with our drunk nights abroad and favorite night life experiences in cities around the world The flight delay dilemma of Spirit Airlines Vaccination proof & mask mandates on the horizon Lufthansa's new 'Sleeper's Row' perkGoogle's launches local attraction tickets around the world   Links from this episode: How to prove you're vaccinated Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode of On Arrival - The Traveler's Podcast. If you enjoyed this...

Today we are lucky to have an amazing and unusual guest on the show! Daniel Norris is a professional baseball player, recently traded to the Milwaukee Brewers from the Detroit Tigers, and through this long and successful career as a player has managed to fit in some one-of-a-kind travel adventures in an old van with his surfboard! It was this exciting side to his life that made us eager to have Daniel on the show. We get to hear all about his trips, his minimalist philosophy, and how he has...

Today's guest is Stephen Oddo, the founder of Walks, and he joins us to talk about how he started his exclusive tour company and the exciting services they offer. Walks is one of the biggest independent tour companies in the world, focusing on unique and intimate experiences in what is now 14 cities around the globe and counting. Before hearing from Stephen, we kick the show off as usual with some listener questions and travel news, getting into tips for travelers with canceled flights,...

For those lucky enough to find a way to travel during a gap year, before entering into the normal pattern of sedentary life and a job, the taste of the sights and adventure can be addictive. Our guests on today's show are Amanda and Ryan, hosts of The World Wanderers podcast, and full-time digital nomads with a passion for exploring the unknown. Their podcast and blog focus on travel as a lifestyle as well as amazing destinations and what it means to live a digitally nomadic life in today's...

We just got back from Aruba so all of the details of our trip are fresh in our minds. We are here to answer the 5 biggest questions that you might have before visiting Aruba! Today on On Arrival:   -How do I get there? -Where do I stay? -What do I do? -Where should I eat? -Helpful tips! Find out more about Aruba by visiting at visitaruba.com Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode of On Arrival - The Traveler's Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you...

Joe Koza is on the show today to share his wide range of experiences around the world from teaching in a United Nations Program in Chile to law school in Spain. He truly might be the world's most interesting man, enjoy! Today on On Arrival: -Why he travels for the people more than everything else -A story you have to hear to believe: random Georgian Instagram followers turned friends, an impromptu flight to Tbilisi, and a week full of wine-filled Georgian feasts -His favorite apps he uses...

We discuss all things Slovenia with our Slovenian expert Gregor Födransperg. Gregor is the owner of Slovenia Explorer, a tour operator that specializes in small group tours and experiences throughout Slovenia. Today on On Arrival: -Must see attractions -Hidden gems -Things to do -What to see -Best time to visit -Getting around -Best things to eat & drink Here's our list of favorite restaurants in Ljubljana: -Robba -Pop's Burgers -Cacao Find out more about Gregor Födransperg and Slovenia...

Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode of On Arrival - The Traveler's Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to leave a positive review! If you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode, please share it with them! Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter Visit us at www.onarrival.com for more episodes and to learn more about upcoming travel opportunities. Do you have questions or need help...

This is the June 2021 Travel Check In. KT & Jordan give a breakdown on the state of travel at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic and go region by region to give you an overview of the best places to go right now that don't require quarantine!   Today on On Arrival: We discuss the state of travel by region: -North America -Central America/Caribbean -South America -Europe -Middle East -Africa -Asia Pacific Resources to plan your vacation in 2021: List of all countries open to US...