On Arrival Travel

KT Maviglia-Morgan, Jordan Morgan

Welcome to On Arrival - The Traveler's Podcast. We're your hosts KT & Jordan. Throughout our 20's we have lived and traveled all around the world and fell in love with exploring new cultures. Here at On Arrival we interview some of the worlds most eccentric travelers to hear their original and authentic stories. We hope this show inspires you to take your next trip and that when you land, you have a game plan...On Arrival. read less
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Award-Winning Personalized Travel Guides are Here!
Apr 26 2022
Award-Winning Personalized Travel Guides are Here!
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 an amazing trip.Every personalized travel guide comes with at least 20 personalized recommendations, custom-matched to each traveler and each trip. We recommend the best things for you with top picks for attractions & activities, food & drink, and bars & nightlife. We even include links for navigation, socials, reservations, and even tickets for activities and attractions.Getting your personalized guide is as easy as:Visit OnArrival.com, tell us about your trip, and complete your order.Get your personalized guide from us within 3-5 business days.Access your On Arrival guide through our app and use it to make all your plans, buy your tickets, and make your reservations.Have an amazing trip with a fraction of the time spent on planning and none of the stress.To learn more about On Arrival or to purchase a personalized travel guide, visit onarrival.com.Listen to today’s episode for the promo code to get $5 off your first personalized travel guide.Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterFollow KT on InstagramFollow Jordan on Instagram
An Olympic Anomaly: Moe Wagner from the Orlando Magic and German National Team shares his Tokyo Olympic experience
Sep 28 2021
An Olympic Anomaly: Moe Wagner from the Orlando Magic and German National Team shares his Tokyo Olympic experience
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 like being in Tokyo at this unusual time. During this episode, listeners can expect to get some great insight into the taxing schedule that is a standard expectation of professional athletes, as well as the parts of travel that make this worthwhile. Moe shares some highlights and surprises from his journeys around the world, as well as some of the habits and practices that he finds enriching when visiting new cities. So, to hear all Moe has to say, and touch in with an interesting foreign voice in the NBA, listen in with us! Today on On Arrival:•    The fear that Moe experienced arriving at the Detroit airport for the first time at a young age. •    Relationships and connections that have had a big impact on Moe so far in his journey. •    Moe's reflections and recommendations for a visit to Berlin! •    Some of Moe's background as a basketball player and how his path differs from an American's.  •    Moe's memories of moving to the States and attending college as a foreigner.  •    Learning fluency and confidence in English and how Moe adapted to the new environment.•    The transition to the NBA and the changes in traveling and training schedule. •    The experience that Moe had representing Germany at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo! •    Protocols and lockdowns in Japan during this year's Olympics. •    Why Moe misses unplanned traveling and making spontaneous decisions. Follow Moe Wagner on Instagram and Twitter 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, please share it with them!Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
An Unforgettable Expedition - Why Cruises with National Geographic & Linblad are a Unique Way to See the World with Victor Ottoboni
Sep 21 2021
An Unforgettable Expedition - Why Cruises with National Geographic & Linblad are a Unique Way to See the World with Victor Ottoboni
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 and pristine places on the planet. Tune in today to learn more about these unforgettable expeditions! Today on On Arrival: •    Victor shares his most memorable travel experience: setting foot in Antarctica in 2019.•    What called Victor to the Merchant Marine Academy and how to join if you’re interested.•    Victor’s career journey since he graduated, including his time as a rescue swimmer.•    Why he recommends joining the Merchant Marines as a way of seeing the world.•    Why Victor says that, of the six continents he has visited, Asia is his favorite.•    How he got a job with Lindblad Expeditions and more on his recent cruise to Alaska on the National Geographic ship, the Venture.•    Why you might choose an expedition cruise over a regular cruise.•    The craziest things he has experienced at sea, including heavy storms like typhoons.•    Learn more about some of the other expedition cruises that Lindblad offers.•    The prevalence of seasickness on these vessels and some tips for managing it.Connect with Victor Ottoboni on LinkedIn and follow him @on.ottopilot on Instagram.Follow @LindbladExp on Instagram and Twitter, and visit the Lindblad Expeditions website to learn more about their expedition cruises.You can find out more about the Merchant Marines on the Merchant Marine Academy website.Listen to our episode with Sam ElliottIf 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, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
Semester(s) Abroad: How to Visit 70 Countries Before Graduating College with Caitlyn Lubas
Sep 7 2021
Semester(s) Abroad: How to Visit 70 Countries Before Graduating College with Caitlyn Lubas
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. She also has some amazing practical advice for students who are looking to take advantage of their institution’s study abroad programs and travel as much as possible while doing it; from minimalist packing tips and saying ‘yes’ more than you say ‘no’ to keeping your travel costs down by taking overnight busses rather than flights and trying out the street food, for example! Listeners in college are going to benefit most from this fun and functional conversation, but it’s full of great insights from a traveler who is definitely wise beyond her years. Make sure to tune in today!Today on On Arrival: •    Some surprising facts about penguins, including how friendly (and smelly) they are!•    Hear about her post-grad trip, which would have taken her to all seven continents in the span of seven months if it weren’t for COVID.•    Caitlyn shares some of her upcoming travel plans, which include a wedding in Spain.•    What travel has taught Caitlyn about empathy and forming relationships with others.•    The profound realization she had about being American while on exchange in Singapore.•    Caitlyn reflects on the confidence she has gained from traveling.•    Find out why Caitlyn chose to do exchange programs in Ghana, Singapore, and Italy.•    Caitlyn shares her decision to quit her job at Instagram to focus on entrepreneurship.•    Caitlyn’s book, You Are Where You Go, and travel as a tool for personal development.•    Her advice for students that want to take advantage of study abroad programs.•    Learn some of the logistics of studying abroad, from tuition transfer to cost of living.Connect with Caitlyn Lubas on LinkedIn.Follow @caitlynlubas on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Find out more about her upcoming book, You Are Where You Go, available for preorder!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, please share it with them!Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
Wellness Travel: Health, Well-Being, & Cultural Appreciation with Linden Schaffer, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Pravassa
Aug 31 2021
Wellness Travel: Health, Well-Being, & Cultural Appreciation with Linden Schaffer, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Pravassa
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 world. Linden is a yoga and meditation practitioner and actually began her adventures while she was still working in the fashion industry. It was through these work trips that she began to notice her passion for exploration and the strategies that enabled her and others to have the most rewarding time abroad. Linden explains the different steps in her business journey and also gets into the philosophy of being changed by travel, something she carries with her every day. We also talk about Linden's reaction to the pandemic, how to minimize the many stresses of travel, and a whole bunch of great tips for the different components of a trip. Be sure to catch this unmissable chat with the wonderful Linden Schaffer!Today on On Arrival: •    Linden's favorite travel memory, meeting a nomadic tribe in Northern India!•    The hugely impactful experience that Linden had traveling to Australia as a teenager. •    Traveling for work in the fashion industry; Linden's reflections on her previous career.  •    How Linden brought her personal wellness practices into the company. •    Yoga, meditation, pilates, and nutrition; the foundation of Linden's wellness routine.  •    The origin story of Pravassa; and the roots the company has in the 2008 recession.  •    Where the name Pravassa comes from and the evolution of the company. •    Customized wellness focused trips for people based on their specific requests and needs.  •    How Pravassa has shifted during the pandemic and their main offers currently. •    The inspiration behind Linden's book and the questions that prompted its publication.  •    Smarter hygiene and safety on planes and in hotel rooms. •    Preparation and getting to the hotel from the airport; Linden's recommendations! •    Linden's top choice for a relaxing destination right now! Visit Pravassa and Wander Home to learn more about Linden Schaffer and her work.Follow Linden on Instagram and Twitter.Check out Linden's book Living Well on the Road and her Google Talk!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, please share it with them!Do you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
Everything Everywhere: Through the Lens of Gary Arndt, Travel Journalism Pioneer
Aug 24 2021
Everything Everywhere: Through the Lens of Gary Arndt, Travel Journalism Pioneer
Few people can claim to have been in the travel blogging world as long as Gary Arndt. Today we are lucky enough to be joined by Gary to hear all about his amazing adventures, unlikely career path, and what has kept him excited and engaged with his work for the last three decades. It is hard to know where to start with someone who has done so much and gone to so many places! Gary gives us a couple of select glimpses of some of the amazing sights he has seen and cultures he has connected with. He also gets into using photography as a way to document his travels, and why he will always put traveling ahead of taking photos. Our guest shares some of his personal opinions on accommodation options, different types of sharks, and what is most important when setting out on a journey. For Gary, travel has always been about the unique moments that you get to live in, rather than where you sleep, and what you pack in your bag. We think this is a great reminder about the essence of life on the road, and hearing it from someone so steeped in the culture of traveling really adds resonance to the idea. Join us today to hear all he has to say!Today on On Arrival: •    The first trip that Gary made for business in the 1990s and how he documented the journey. •    Gary's decision to hit the road and keep traveling around the world for a whole year!•    How Gary approached creating his travel website before Instagram.  •    The impacts of the pandemic on Gary's work and how he reacted to the shutdowns.  •    The focuses of Gary's podcast and how he tied his experience and expertise into the show. •    Gary's initial impetus to start taking photos, his first camera, and the lessons he learned early on. •    The reality of travel writing and photography in 2021; shallow content and traffic mongering. •    Reasons that Gary believes so strongly in podcasting as a powerful medium in the current climate.  •    Hostels versus luxury hotels; Gary weighs in on which he prefers! •    The things that still get Gary excited to take photos and his desire to venture into the unknown.  •    How Gary got kicked out of Kiribati and the resultant changes with regards to visa regulations.  •    Experiences of diving with sharks and Gary's feelings about whales sharks and great whites.  Check out Gary Arndt's Blog and follow him on InstagramIf 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, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
Solo Female Travel: Take the Leap and Book Your One-Way Ticket Today with Nora Katterman
Aug 10 2021
Solo Female Travel: Take the Leap and Book Your One-Way Ticket Today with Nora Katterman
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 places. She also talks about her passion for slow travel, the experiences that left the biggest impact on her, and her newfound love of Australia! We talk about some great recommendations and tips from Nora, from budgeting strategies, helpful resources, and why smiling can be such a powerful means of communication! Nora open up about the times when she felt worried or self-doubting, and how support from her parents and meeting new and exciting people helped her to overcome the difficulties that inevitably arise on the road. For all this and more, be sure to listen in to hear all that our guest has to say!  Today on On Arrival: •    What it was like to volunteer at an animal rescue center in the Amazon. •    How Nora made the decision to venture out and start traveling alone. •    Some of the biggest lessons that traveling solo has taught Nora.•    The power of smiling in foreign cities!  •    Nora's process for deciding on where to go next and the things she considers before choosing.•    What its like to work in the Ecuadorian jungle! •    Advice from Nora about taking the leap for those considering solo travel in the future. •    Nora's top destination for solo female travelers.•    How meeting a partner has changed Nora's travel experiences. •    Nora's recommendations for an off-the-beaten-path trip to Borneo!•    Tips from Nora to make trips more affordable and manageable.Follow Nora Katterman on Instagram. Browse through the helpful resources to be found at Girls Love Travel, Workaway, and the Harvest Trail.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, please share it with them!Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
The Real Van Life: Daniel Norris of the Milwaukee Brewers Talks About His Off-Seasons Filled with Remote Breakdowns & Plenty of Surfing
Aug 3 2021
The Real Van Life: Daniel Norris of the Milwaukee Brewers Talks About His Off-Seasons Filled with Remote Breakdowns & Plenty of Surfing
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 balanced the different parts of his life. Daniel started out on this path before it was as popular as it is today, buying a van with his first professional paycheck, and dedicating himself to learning surfing and staying as self-sufficient as possible. We get some great insight from Daniel about his favorite destinations, priorities on the road, and what he sees in his future, once he has retired from professional baseball. So for a unique and inspiring story, that is bound to make you consider taking surfing lessons, be sure to listen in! Today on On Arrival: •    The story about Daniel's van and his bare-bones attitude to life and travel. •    Maintenance on the road; how Daniel has kept his Westfalia running. •    The worst breakdown that Daniel and a friend went through on the road to Oregon. •    The few things Daniel can't live without in his van. •    How Daniel's off-seasons have evolved over the years and his attitude to progress and improvement. •    Daniel's love for old things and the possibility of upgrading his van in the future.  •    The lessons Daniel learned about packing for a road trip. •    Advice for getting started with surfing and his favorite places to catch a wave. •    Daniel's plans for his life after his baseball career and his hopes to continue traveling.Keep up with Daniel Norris and his travels on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our all-time favorite dinner boat cruise in Budapest.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, please share it with them!Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
Take Walks: A Love for Rome & Travel Inspired Stephen Oddo to Start Walks, One of The World’s Most Unique Tour Agencies
Jul 27 2021
Take Walks: A Love for Rome & Travel Inspired Stephen Oddo to Start Walks, One of The World’s Most Unique Tour Agencies
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, experiences with foreign food, and the effects that the Delta variant of COVID is having on travel restrictions around the world. Next up, we dive into our interview with Stephen hearing firstly about how his time as a tour guide in Rome inspired him to start Walks. Stephen gets into the founding vision behind his company and his aim to curate experiences that go far beyond what you would expect from its competition, so be sure to tune in and hear all about it!Today on On Arrival:•    Stephen’s parents’ careers and how he got his start in the travel industry.•    What Stephen took away from his experience working for big hotels and as a tour guide.•    How Stephen’s occupation as a tour guide in Rome grew into his founding Walks.•    Stephen’s aim to incorporate technology as a way of building a new kind of tour operation.•    The accessibility and culture in Rome and what Stephen loves about the city.•    Insights into the Walks business model and how it urged the company to expand.•    Political unrest in Turkey and how it affected the Walks business there.•    Going beyond simple walking tours; the scope of experiences that Walks offers.•    A brand new, super-exclusive tour of the Sistine Chapel that Walks is offering.•    Stephen’s recommendations for the Italian city people should visit if they could only go to one.•    The incredible and exclusive tours that are offered by Walks in Venice. Visit TakeWalks.com to learn more about Walks and the tours they offer.Follow Walks on Instagram (You'll thank us!).Get in touch and connect with Stephen on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.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, please share it with them!Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!
Gap Year(s): From Backpacking to Digital Nomads with Amanda & Ryan of The World Wanderers
Jul 20 2021
Gap Year(s): From Backpacking to Digital Nomads with Amanda & Ryan of The World Wanderers
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 climate. Amanda and Ryan started traveling together in 2011 and have not looked back since, visiting over 60 countries. They are now basing their explorations from a home-away-from-home in Mexico! In our conversation, we cover some of the important landmarks in our guests' journey, talking about making brave and bold decisions and getting out to see the world! Listeners can expect to come away with some fresh inspiration on how to budget, pack light, and make things happen, as well as some great reasons to tune into Amanda and Ryan's podcast!Today on On Arrival:•    Backpacking in Iceland under the midnight sun!•    Gap year experiences and the specific feeling attached to that stage of life.•    Falling in love with Peru and the adventurous decision to move to South America.  •    Lessons learned early on about expenses and finding ways to fund trips.•    The most surprising countries that Amanda and Ryan have visited: Bolivia, Cambodia, and Colombia.•    Traveling as a couple and the benefits of life partnership on the road.  •    Tips from Amanda and Ryan on backpacking and surviving hostels and shared rooms.•    Discovering and exploring the idea of becoming digital nomads and living a life of adventure.Visit TheWorldWanderers.com to learn more about Amanda & Ryan and their podcast.Follow The World Wanderers on Instagram and Facebook 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, please share it with them!Follow @onarrivaltravel on Instagram, Facebook, & TwitterDo you have a burning travel question? Visit www.onarrival.com to submit your question for KT & Jordan to answer on the next show!