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Travel First with Alex First
by bitesz.com
Come see the world through my eyes. Follow my adventures via all good podcast apps or stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst
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Activities - and Even More Activities Onboard
Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising with a 19 day cruise from Honolulu to Sydney. Once you’re on board and cruising, what’s there to do on board The Ovation of the Seas? Short answer – heaps!! In this episode Chris takes a look at the many activities on…
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The Chefs Table and The Bionic Bar
Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising with a 19 day cruise from Honolulu to Sydney. What’s this obsession Chris has for food on board the Ovation of the Seas? In this episode he pays a visit to The Chef’s Table Restaurant (you need to dress up) and takes a…
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'Food That Messes with Your Head'
Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. With The Ovation of the Seas now in French Polynesia, Chris takes a little detour to bring you more insights into the food available on board. This episode will leave you famished! Travel First S02E10 ‘Food That Messes…
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French Polynesia Part 2 - Tahiti
Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. In this episode, The Ovation of the Seas is now in French Polynesia. For Day 2, Chris visits Tahiti and it’s capital Papeete. You may want to move after listening to this episode. The island life beckons. Travel First...
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Moorea - French Polynesia
Travel First S02E08 Moorea French Polynesia Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. In this episode, The Ovation of the Seas arrives in French Polynesia. Chris chooses to make the island of Moorea his first stop, one of the three islands that makes up the group...
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Say Hello to the Icon Of The Seas
Travel First S02E06 Fine Dining on board the Ovation of the Seas Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. In this episode Chris gets invited to a very special event on board as Royal Caribbean unveil the worlds largest cruise ship. Say hello to The Icon Of The...
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Specialty Dining on board The Ovation of the Seas
Travel First S02E06 Fine Dining on board the Ovation of the Seas Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. In this episode Chris casts his eyes, and his taste buds across the specialty dining options found on board. Seriously mouth-watering …and diet wrecking if...
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Surprises Abound on The Ovation of the Seas
Travel First S02E05 Surprises Abound on board the Ovation of the Seas Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. The title of the episode says it all. Join Chris as he sets about exploring this wonderful cruise liner and finds there are surprise to fascinate and...
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From Hawaii to The Ovation of The Seas
Travel First S02E04 From Hawaii to The Ovation of The Seas Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. Let’s get on board, introducing the luxurious Ovation of The Seas, Chris’s new home for the foreseeable future. And what a home it is… For more about Royal...
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Flying Tips and Tricks
Travel First S02E03 Fling Tips Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. Chris is on his way, the first step is to fly to Hawaii…and in this episode Chris gives you some great flying tips to help make your trip as hassle free as possible. Learn from his...
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Cruising - Tips and Tricks
Travel First S02E02 Cruising – Tips and Tricks Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. To get started, Chris has taken a trip from Hawaii to Sydney Australia. In this episode Chris gives you details about the whole cruising experience and some tips and tricks…
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Passport Troubles - A Word of Advice
Travel First S02E01 Return to Cruising Part 1 Passport Troubles Join Chris Coleman as he and his wife head back into the world of cruising. To get started, Chris has taken a trip from Hawaii to Sydney Australia. But…before getting started, a word of warning…get your passport requests in early For...
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Travel First Season 2 Promo
Travel First is back with a brand-new season - Cruising the Pacific. Join Chris Coleman as he takes you from Honolulu to Sydney with Royal Caribbean on the luxurious The Ovation of the Seas. Listen to the promo...then join us for the podcast. #travel #cruising #holiday
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Taronga Zoo - Sydney Australia
Travel First Episode 98 Taronga Zoo – Sydney, Australia The first public zoo in New South Wales (NSW) officially opened in Sydney in 1884 on a site known as Billy Goat Swamp in Moore Park, operated by the Zoological Society of NSW which was founded in March 1879. After a visit to Germany in 1908...
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97: Cruising on the Norwegian Jewel Part 3 - The Restaurants & Food
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). The Restaurants - Oh the Restaurants! - Cruising on The Norwegian Jewel - Part 3In this third part of our look at cruising on the Norwegian Jewel with Chris Coleman, we take a closer look at the restaurants, the food...
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96: On-Board
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). On-Board - Cruising on The Norwegian Jewel - Day 2In this second part of our look at cruising on the Norwegian Jewel, we take a closer look at the in and outs of cruising and what you get for your money.As the namesake…
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95: All Aboard - Cruising on the Norwegian Jewel - Day 1
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). All Aboard - Cruising on The Norwegian Jewel - Day 1As the namesake of our "Jewel Class" cruise ships, you can bet Norwegian Jewel has it all. As well as offering some of the largest suites at sea, there are staterooms…
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94: Iceland Day 7 - The Golden Circle
Iceland Day 7 - The Golden CircleThe Golden Circle is a tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometres looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. It is the area that contains most tours and travel-related activities in Iceland. WikipediaLinks mentioned...
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93: Iceland Day 6 - Exploring Reykjavick
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Iceland Day 6 - Exploring ReykjavikReykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete...
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92: Iceland Day 5 - Stykkishólmur
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Iceland Day 5 - StykkisholmurStykkishólmur is a town and municipality situated in the western part of Iceland, in the northern part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is a center of services and commerce for the area. Most...
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91: Iceland Day 4 - Western Iceland
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Iceland Day 3 - Western IcelandIceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull...
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90: Iceland Day 3 - The Cave
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Iceland Day 3 - The CaveIceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull…
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89: Iceland Day 2
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Iceland Day 2Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks....
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88: Iceland Day 1 - The Adventure Continues
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Iceland Day 1 - The Adventure ContinuesIceland, a Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, and lava fields. Massive glaciers are protected in Vatnajökull and...
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87: Norway Day 9 - Tromso Day 7
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Day 7 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colourful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The…
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86: Norway Day 8 - Tromso Day 6
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Day 6 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s...
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85: Norway Day 7 - Tromso Day 5
Day 5 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its...
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84: Norway Day 6 - Tromso 4
Day 4 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its...
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83: Norway Day 5 - Tromso Day 3
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Day 3 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s...
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82: Norway Day 4 - Tromso Day 2
Day 2 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its...
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81: Norway Day 3 - Tromso Day 1
Day 1 in Tromso, Norway.Tromsø, a city in northern Norway, is a major cultural hub above the Arctic Circle. It’s famed as a viewing point for colorful Northern Lights that sometimes light up the nighttime sky. The city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its...
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80: Norway Day 2 - Helsinki Day 2
Day 2 in Helsinki, Finland.Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on Mannerheimintie are the...
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79: Norway Day 1 - Helsinki
Day 8 in Finland and it’s off to Helsinki.Helsinki, Finland’s southern capital, sits on a peninsula in the Gulf of Finland. Its central avenue, Mannerheimintie, is flanked by institutions including the National Museum, tracing Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present. Also on...
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78: Finland 2019 Day 7 - Torassieppi Day 2
Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/travelfirst (mobile friendly). Day 7 in Finland and our second day in Torassieppi.Torassieppi is located by the lake Torassieppijärvi next to the magnificent Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.Torassieppi consists of cabin village, reindeer farm &...
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77: Finland 2019 Day 6 - Torassieppi Day 1
Day 6 in Finland, and it’s off to Torassieppi.Torassieppi is located by the lake Torassieppijärvi next to the magnificent Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.Torassieppi consists of cabin village, reindeer farm & museum, huskyfarm, Winter Village and Aurora Glamping. The original reindeer farm…
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76: Finland 2019 Day 5 - Another day in Rovaniemi
Day 5 in Finland, and another day Rovaniemi Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it’s a modern city known for being the "official" hometown of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It’s home to Arktikum, a museum...
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75: Finland 2019 Day 4 - Rovaniemi Day 2
Day 4 in Finland, and a second day Rovaniemi Highlights:Touring with Aurora Emotion - the first electric snowmobile safaris in the world.A visit to the Arctic Snow Hotel - Feel the Arctic cold on your face, be active to keep warm, savour a drink from a glass made of ice and witness the…
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74: Finland 2019 Day 3 - Rovaniemi
Day 3 in Finland, and Alex moves on to Rovaniemi Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, in northern Finland. Almost totally destroyed during World War II, today it’s a modern city known for being the "official" hometown of Santa Claus, and for viewing the Northern Lights. It’s home to Arktikum, a...
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73: Finland 2019 Day 2 - Kemi Icebreaker
Day 2 in Finland, and another day exploring the delights of Kemi.Highlights of Day 2:Snowmobiling with Lapland Safaris…A trip on the Sampo Icebreaker. Sampo is a former icebreaker from the Finnish government, and since years ago, it has been taking its guests to a cruise in the frozen Gulf of...
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72: Finland 2019 Day 1 - Kemi
Day 1 in Finland (yes, Alex has relocated) and it’s straight off to Kemi...Santa’s Port.Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It’s known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. At Kemi’s harbor is the SnowCastle, a seasonal carved-ice complex....
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71: St. Petersburg 2019 Day 4 - Catherine Palace
Day 4 (and the final one) in St Petersburg...and it’s an Uber ride to visit the opulent Catherine Palace, Pushkin.The Catherine Palace is a Rococo palace located in the town of Tsarskoye Selo, 30 km south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was the summer residence of the Russian tsars....
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70: St Petersburg 2019 Day 3 - 20 km On Foot
Day 3 in St Petersburg...and on foot again covering 20 plus Kms in the day.Highlights of the day include:The Moika Palace or Yusupov Palace was once the primary residence in St. Petersburg, Russia of the House of Yusupov. The building was the site of Grigori Rasputin's murder in the early morning...
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69: St Petersburg 2019 Day 2 - The Choral Synagogue
Day 2 in St Petersburg...and it's New Years Day 2019 so all public buildings are closed.Alex takes to foot to see what he can find.Highlights of the day include:The Grand Choral Synagogue of St. Petersburg is the third largest synagogue in Europe. It was built between 1880 and 1888, and…
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68: St Petersburg 2019 Day 1 - The Mariinsky Theatre
Alex moves on to St Petersburg...Day 1St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia's cultural center, with venues such…
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67:Moscow 2018 Day 9 - The Ostankino Tower and Hello St Petersburg
Day 9 of Alex’s Moscow adventure...one last bit of sightseeing...then off to St PetersburgHighlights of the day include:Ostankino Tower is a television and radio tower in Moscow, Russia, owned by the Moscow branch of unitary enterprise Russian TV and Radio Broadcasting Network. Standing…
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66: Moscow 2018 Day 8 - From the Space Race to the Bizarre
Day 8 of Alex’s Moscow adventure...his last full day in this wonderful city...Highlights of the day include:The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a museum in Moscow, Russia, dedicated to space exploration. It is located within the base of the Monument to the Conquerors of Space in the north-east...
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65: Moscow 2018 Day 7 - Lenin's Mausoleum
Day 7 of Alex’s Moscow adventure...Highlights of the day include...Lenin's Mausoleum, also known as Lenin's Tomb, situated in Red Square in the centre of Moscow, is a mausoleum that currently serves as the resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin. His preserved body has been on public…
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64: Moscow 2018 Day 6 - More History and Eliseevskiy
Day 6 of his Moscow adventure..and Alex gets more history...and a spectacular grocery storeThe State Historical Museum of Russia is a museum of Russian history wedged between Red Square and Manege Square in Moscow. Its exhibitions range from relics of prehistoric tribes that lived on the…
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63: Moscow 2018 Day 5 - Bunker 42
Day 5 of his Moscow adventure..and Alex gets a taste of cold war nostalgiaThe highlight of the day...a visit to Bunker 42The Tangansky Protected Command Point, also known as An-02, FS-293, FS-572, and GO-42, as well as RFQ "Tagan", and now Exhibition Complex Bunker 42, is a once-secret military...
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62: Moscow 2018 Day 4 - On Foot
Day 4 of his Moscow adventure...and Alex is off on foot to see the sights.Highlights of the day included:The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Moscow, Russia, on the northern bank of the Moskva River, a few hundred metres southwest of the Kremlin. With an overall...
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