California, On Arrival - 6 Stops That Make the Perfect California Road Trip

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.

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4. Have an amazing trip with a fraction of the time spent on planning and none of the stress.

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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 Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Carmel-By-The-Sea & Monterey, San Francisco, and Napa. This is absolutely an episode you cannot miss! 

Today on On Arrival: 

• Our favorite restaurants to grab a bite in all of California
• Some of our favorite sights to see along the trip
• Wine! Wine! & More Wine! in Napa
• What we thought of each city
• Some practical advice for your Cali Road Trip

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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 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.

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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, 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.

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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 There!

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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

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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 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.

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Find out more about her upcoming book, You Are Where You Go, available for preorder!

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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 chicken in your checked bag? But why?! 

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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 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.

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Check out Linden's book Living Well on the Road and her Google Talk!

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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 vaccination status for indoor dining
• CDC upgrades 6 countries to a Level 4 Travel Advisory due to COVID outbreaks
• Vulnerable tourists advised by CDC to avoid cruises
• Cruise ships move quickly to mandate vaccinations
• Marriott's celebratory (and absurd) vacation package

Link: CDC adds 6 countries to list of Level 4 Advisory

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