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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.
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Award-Winning Personalized Travel Guides are Here!
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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 ti…
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California, On Arrival - 6 Stops That Make the Perfect California Road Trip
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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 Di…
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An Olympic Anomaly: Moe Wagner from the Orlando Magic and German National Team shares his Tokyo Olympic experience
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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 …
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An Unforgettable Expedition - Why Cruises with National Geographic & Linblad are a Unique Way to See the World with Victor Ottoboni
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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, N…
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Austin, On Arrival: 5 Reasons You Must Visit Austin, Texas Now
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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 see What to do What to eat What to drink Be sure to order KT's favorite drink the Sea & Salt from Here Nor T…
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Let's Talk Travel: September 10, 2021 - Australia to Resume International Travel & Southwest Airlines' Big Giveaway
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Today on On Arrival: Traveler question: Travel Recommendations for Fall 2021 Part 2, International Edition Australia to open border for foreign travel? The big difference between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines Maui moves to require vaccines for dining Southwest's BIG giveaway this week If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show wherever yo…
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Semester(s) Abroad: How to Visit 70 Countries Before Graduating College with Caitlyn Lubas
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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…
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Let's Talk Travel: September 3, 2021 - Europe No Longer Welcoming US Citizens and Hawaii Limiting Tourism
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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 travels Hawaii implementing strategies to reduce tourism moving forward The newest travel trend: trip stacking A whole raw chick…
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Wellness Travel: Health, Well-Being, & Cultural Appreciation with Linden Schaffer, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Pravassa
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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 h…
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Let's Talk Travel: August 27, 2021 - Venice's Love/Hate Relationship with Tourists and Marriott's Shocking Vacation Deal
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Today on On Arrival: Traveler question: How do I prioritize my travel bucket list? Pfizer vaccine the first to get FDA approval Venice battling overtourism with turnstiles, entry fees, & even armed guards (We suggest going in the fall) Delta Airlines test technology to allow proof of vaccination digitally OpenTable partners with Clear to prove vacc…
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Everything Everywhere: Through the Lens of Gary Arndt, Travel Journalism Pioneer
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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 a…
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Let's Talk Travel: August 20, 2021 - Delta Variant's Affects On World Travel & Our Choice for World's Best All-Around City
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Today on On Arrival: Traveler questions: World's best city and a question from Jordan! Martinique asks tourists to go home immediately Booster shots to be required to travel? Canada mandates vaccines for air, rail, and cruise travel USA to require masks for plane, train, and bus travel until 2022 Finnair becomes next European airline to ban cloth m…
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Top Travel Apps for 2021 - On Arrival Picks
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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 trave…
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Let's Talk Travel: August 13, 2021 - Our Upcoming Travel Plans, Travel Agent Recommendations and the Latest Travel News
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Today on On Arrival: Traveler questions: Our upcoming travel plans and how to find a good international travel agent United Airlines among many companies now requiring vaccines for employees Border 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 …
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Solo Female Travel: Take the Leap and Book Your One-Way Ticket Today with Nora Katterman
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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 …
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Let's Talk Travel: August 6, 2021 - Drunken Nights, Nightlife Recommendations, and Latest Travel News
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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' perk Google's launches local attraction tickets around the world Links from this epis…
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The Real Van Life: Daniel Norris of the Milwaukee Brewers Talks About His Off-Seasons Filled with Remote Breakdowns & Plenty of Surfing
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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 excit…
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Take Walks: A Love for Rome & Travel Inspired Stephen Oddo to Start Walks, One of The World’s Most Unique Tour Agencies
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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 fro…
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Gap Year(s): From Backpacking to Digital Nomads with Amanda & Ryan of The World Wanderers
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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. Th…
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Aruba, On Arrival: How to Get There, Where to Stay, What To Do, What to Eat, & Helpful Tips!
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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 If you enjoye…
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Setting the Bar: Law School in Madrid, Spain with Joe Koza
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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 …
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Slovenia, On Arrival: Where To Go, What To Do, and Especially, What To Eat with Gregor Födransperg
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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 …
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Africa's Model Nation: Rwanda's Impressive Healthcare, Perfect Climate, and Selfless Culture with Colin McWatters & Grace Gatera
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We talk to two friends who met while living and working in Rwanda. We discuss what Rwanda has to offer visitors and how the country is making a statement when it comes to equality and women's empowerment. Today on On Arrival: Colin's study abroad trip many years ago that gave him the confidence and clarity to move to Rwanda Grace's experience seein…
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"Where Can I Travel Right Now?" - June 2021 Travel Check-In
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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 Sou…
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When in Rome: Life & Travels from Vatican City with Fr. Zach Mabee
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We catch up with Fr. Zach Mabee who spent five years in Rome, Italy studying at the Pontifical North American College. Jordan and I met him there our first year abroad! We learn more about what his travels taught him as well as some of his most memorable stops along the way. Today on On Arrival: His early life and how it inspired him to not only ad…
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8 Years in Israel: Nightlife, Wine Country, and Rocket Barrages with Stu Douglass
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Stu Douglass spent 8 years in Israel and in the last few weeks he journeyed back to the United States in the middle of the controversy. We hear about his experience as well as the highlights of living and playing basketball professionally there as an American-Israeli player as well as Spain! Today on On Arrival: Adjusting to the slower pace was of …
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Setting Sail from Singapore: "Cruises to Nowhere" with Samantha Elliott
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We join Samantha on her Cruise to Nowhere aka the Quantum of the Seas cruise ship in Singapore. Sam has been dancing professionally with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for the past seven years! Today we will learn more about her stops along the way! Today on On Arrival: What is was like to be on a cruise ship in Asia during the COVID-19 outbreak The e…
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Life Of A Digital Nomad: City To City, Location To Location with Sarah & Mitko Karshovski
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Let's dive in to what its like to travel the world with your partner and why now might be a better time than ever to work remotely! Today on On Arrival: How a Jimmy John sandwich turned into happily ever after What makes Bulgaria a surprisingly attractive travel destination The future of 9-5 jobs and remote work after the COVID-19 pandemic Why slow…
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Aloha from Maui! From the Bamboo Forest to the Swiss Alps with Kula Batangan
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Kula shares what its like to grow up on arguably the most beautiful place on earth the island of Maui, Hawaii as well as walks us through his tour in Europe with a professional dance company! Today on On Arrival: How music, sport, performance unite people around the world His opinion of Jordan's Hula performance on our honeymoon Living in Switzerla…
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Down Under & Beyond with Pro Athlete Turned Startup Founder, Ainsley McCallister
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We speak to a good friend of ours Ainsley McCallister about her experiences abroad as a professional field hockey player in South America, Europe, & Australia and now the founder of a new startup. Today on On Arrival: An unexpected situation in Vietnam becomes Ainsley’s most memorable How field hockey became her passport Her favorite country to pla…
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Saint Petersburg, On Arrival: 5 Reasons You Must Visit Saint Petersburg, Russia
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We share our top 5 reasons why you must visit Saint Petersburg, Russia. This goes down as one of our favorite trips. Today on On Arrival: Culture: Saint Petersburg offers a unique look into Russian culture from Imperial to Soviet to Post-Soviet Art: The Hermitage Museum is the second largest museum in the world and you have to see it for yourself F…
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Let's get to know a little more about our lovely co-host, KT Maviglia-Morgan. She is a classically trained dancer and one of the few people in the world to grace the Miss America stage. But don’t get it twisted! With a masters in marketing and her dedication to advancing life-changing legislation for children with hearing loss; she’s packing just a…
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Our guest today is co-host Jordan Morgan. Jordan is an accomplished professional basketball player and dual citizen. He has a bachelor's and masters in engineering from the University of Michigan and even has his own non-profit foundation making generational change in the city of Detroit. Today on On Arrival: Jordan's first major travel experience …
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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 ta…
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