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 board and the list seems endless….including Pickleball!
Travel First S02E12
‘Pickleball’
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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 look at the innovations in the Bionic Bar. A weight loss course will be needed by the time he gets home.
Travel First S02E11
‘Food That Messes with your Head’
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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 to make it more enjoyable and stress free.
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Hi everyone...Alex with the Show Notes for Travel First Episode 10.

In this episode I take you to Stockholm, capital of Scandinavia...and home to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016. And of course...home to ABBA.

Or as the visitstockholm.com website says: 'Modernity meets tranquility. Trend-setting restaurants and vibrant nightclubs next to idyllic archipelago. Welcome to a city where it is easy to breathe – and to feel your pulse.'

So come and enjoy this beautiful city with me and I'll give you some tips on what to see and do...plus a few handy travel tips.

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Hi everyone, Alex with the show notes of Episode 9....and this time I take you on a journey to beautiful Budapest.

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube, and the 19th-century Chain Bridge connects its hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces life from Roman times onwards. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. (courtesy of Google).

Make sure you bring your best camera.

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Hi everyone...Alex wit the Show Notes for Episode 8 of Travel First.

And in this episode we continue with my trek around Europe as we take in Vienna, Austria.

Vienna, the capital of Austria, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists. (Credit: google)

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Hi everyone...Alex with the Show Notes for Travel First Episode 7.

In this episode I take you to beautiful Salzburg in Austria....the birthplace of Mozart and the home of The Sound Of Music.

Google says:
Salzburg is an Austrian city on the German border, with views of the Eastern Alps. It’s known as the birthplace of Mozart and setting for the film “The Sound of Music.” The city is divided by the Salzach River, with medieval and baroque buildings of the pedestrian Altstadt (Old City) on its left bank, and 19th-century Neustadt (New City) on the right.

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Hi everyone, Alex with the Show Notes for Episode 6.

In this Episode I take you too the wonderful city of Prague in the heart of the Czech Republic.

If you've never visited Prague before, all I can say is add it to your must visit list immediately!

And I'm sure if you have been before, you'll agree with me in that you must return.

To find out more about Prague just visit www.prague.eu

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Hi everyone, Chris with the Show Notes for Episode 5 of Travel First.

In this episode we return to London for Part 2 of our look at the Capital. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, you can do so by listening to Episode 3 of Travel First.

In this part, Alex and I take a more in depth look at London and it's surrounds. What to see, what to do and some travel tips that we've learnt along the way...especially how to get a better deal for your money. Plus there's a visit to Stonehenge.

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Hi everyone...Alex with the Show Notes for Episode 4 of Travel First...

And in this episode we take you to Scotland...which is so much more than tartan, bagpipes, a military tattoo and the Loch Ness Monster...but they're very important too of course.

There's the people, the gorgeous scenery, The Castles, the food...and the history. Listen and I'm sure you'll want to visit too.

From the www.visitscotland.com website:

'A holiday to Scotland is always amazing thanks to our #ScotSpirit - quite simply it is everywhere you go. But this year, we're combining our unique landscapes, enriching culture and famed warm welcome with a celebration of our built heritage, ingenuity and bold designs in the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.

So, if you're looking for the fun of a ceilidh, the mystery of Nessie and the wonder of the Northern Lights, then Scotland's for you.'

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Hi everyone, Chris with the Show Notes...

In this episode we discuss our travel to and around London!

We give you tips and tricks to make your visit more enjoyable.

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Hi - Chris & Alex with the Show Notes:

In this episode, we continue the discussion from Ep.1 with more on our recent trips to Dubai, plus we take look at Abu Dhabi...which has a lot to offer the International traveler. We also offer up some travel tips based our own experiences.

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Hi everyone - Chris with the Show Notes

In our first episode of Travel First we take you to Dubai...a destination both Alex and I have visited in recent times. We take a look at the shopping (of course)...but also the sights that you should see.

Plus we offer up some helpful packing tips to make any journey more enjoyable.

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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
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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.

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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 the elected Secretary of the zoo, Albert Sherbourne Le Souef, returned with a vision for a new Sydney zoo, based on the bar-less exhibits of Hamburg Zoo. The site at Moore Park had become too small and was not suited to the vision. A new site for the zoo was sought. On April 24th, 1912 the NSW Government granted 43 acres of land north of the harbour which were part of Ashton Park. Another 9 acres were granted in April 1916.
In 1913, Management of the zoo passed to a Trust named the New Zoological Gardens Trust which became the Taronga Zoological Park Trust.
For more visit https://taronga.org.au/about/history-and-culture/sydney
or https://taronga.org.au

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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 that’s available and what you get for your money.As the namesake of "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 to accommodate every style. When it comes to entertainment, this ship's filled with excitement: 16 dining options, 15 bars, and nightclubs, and that's just the beginning. Come aboard and venture into the wild on an Alaska Cruise. Go from scenic views to city views on an Asia Cruise. Or travel to stunning beaches and unique landscapes in Australia & New Zealand Whichever destination you choose, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!For more visit  https://www.ncl.com/au/en/cruise-ship/jewelSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you... #travel #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #cruising #cruise #norwegianjewel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 of "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 to accommodate every style. When it comes to entertainment, this ship's filled with excitement: 16 dining options, 15 bars, and nightclubs, and that's just the beginning. Come aboard and venture into the wild on an Alaska Cruise. Go from scenic views to city views on an Asia Cruise. Or travel to stunning beaches and unique landscapes in Australia & New Zealand Whichever destination you choose, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!For more visit  https://www.ncl.com/au/en/cruise-ship/jewelSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you... #travel #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #cruising #cruise #norwegianjewel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 to accommodate every style. When it comes to entertainment, this ship's filled with excitement: 16 dining options, 15 bars and nightclubs, and that's just the beginning. Come aboard and venture into the wild on an Alaska Cruise. Go from scenic views to city views on an Asia Cruise. Or travel to stunning beaches and unique landscapes in Australia & New Zealand Whichever destination you choose, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!For more visit  https://www.ncl.com/au/en/cruise-ship/jewelSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter: @biteszHQtravelInstagram: www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you... #travel #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #cruising #cruise #norwegianjewel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 in this episode:www.inspiredbyiceland.com www.rrhotel.iswww.secretlagoon.is Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram:Facebook:   If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #iceland #goldencircle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik.Weather: 3 °C, Wind E at 32 km/h, 65% HumidityLocal time: Tuesday 7:37 amPopulation: 122,853 (2016)Links mentioned in this episode:http://en.hallgrimskirkja.is/ www.lej.iswww.perlan.iswww.visitreykjavik.is www.inspiredbyiceland.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram:If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #reykjavik #iceland  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 of the people make their living from fishing and tourism. WikipediaArea: 10 km²Weather: -4 °C, Wind E at 13 km/h, 79% HumidityPopulation: 1,195Links mentioned in this episode:www.seatours.iswww.rrhotel.iswww.inspiredbyiceland.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #iceland #Stykkisholmur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 with your Head’
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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 national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.Capital: ReykjavikPopulation: 338,349 (2017) EurostatCurrency: Icelandic krónaContinent: EuropeEthnic groups (2017): 91% Icelandic; 4% Polish; 5% otherOfficial language: IcelandicLinks mentioned in this episode:www.fransiskus.is Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravel If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #iceland  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.Capital: ReykjavikPopulation: 338,349 (2017) EurostatCurrency: Icelandic krónaContinent: EuropeEthnic groups (2017): 91% Icelandic; 4% Polish; 5% otherOfficial language: IcelandicLinks mentioned in this episode:www.inspiredbyiceland.comwww.hotelhusafell.com www.thecave.iswww.insidetheglacier.is Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #iceland #thecave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.Capital: ReykjavikPopulation: 338,349 (2017) EurostatCurrency: Icelandic krónaContinent: EuropeEthnic groups (2017): 91% Icelandic; 4% Polish; 5% otherOfficial language: IcelandicLinks:www.nli.iswww.inspiredbyiceland.comwww.hotelhusafell.com www.krauma.is Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #iceland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Snæfellsjökull national parks. Most of the population lives in the capital, Reykjavik, which runs on geothermal power and is home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history.Capital: ReykjavikPopulation: 338,349 (2017) EurostatCurrency: Icelandic krónaContinent: EuropeEthnic groups (2017): 91% Icelandic; 4% Polish; 5% otherOfficial language: IcelandicLinks:www.nli.iswww.4x4adventuresiceland.iswww.inspiredbyiceland.comSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #iceland  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 city’s historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Highlights of Day 7:Exploring the fjords…Seeing Reindeer in the wildAnother walk through Tromso itself….and checking out the delights of this wonderful city...Links:https://www.visittromso.no/en www.flexitour.no Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #tromso #norway  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Highlights of Day 6:Cross country skiing...Then it was to see the sights of Tromso itself...including a very cool Ice Bar..Plus a photographic museum...Links:https://www.visittromso.no/en www.tromsooutdoor.com www.magicice.no www.perspektivet.no Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #norway #tromso  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Highlights of Day 5:The day to take in the scenery in all its wonder.Then...chasing those elusive Northern Lights againLinks:https://www.visittromso.no/en www.fjellheisen.no www.destinationtromso.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Highlights:Whale watching!The food...and lots of it.Links:https://www.visittromso.no/en https://global.hurtigruten.com/ www.greengoldofnorway.com  Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 historic center, on the island of Tromsø, is distinguished by its centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Links:https://www.visittromso.no/en www.lyngsfjord.com  Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #norway #tromso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Links:https://www.visittromso.no/en www.lyngsfjord.com  Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #norway #tromso #alexfirst  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 S02E09
French Polynesia Part 2 - Tahiti
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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 centuries-old wooden houses. The 1965 Arctic Cathedral, with its distinctive peaked roof and soaring stained-glass windows, dominates the skyline.Links:https://www.visittromso.no/en Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #norway #tromso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor.Links:www.allasseapool.fi/en/ Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #finland #helsinki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Mannerheimintie are the imposing Parliament House and Kiasma, a contemporary art museum. Ornate red-brick Uspenski Cathedral overlooks a harbor.Links:www.allasseapool.fi/en/ Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 & museum, huskyfarm, Winter Village and Aurora Glamping. The original reindeer farm dates back to 1847.We are specialized for nature friendly activities in the beautiful fell landscapes of Muonio. Our activities are focused in wellbeing and specially to experience the wilderness both in physical and mental level. Links:https://www.harriniva.fi/en/destinations/torassieppi Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #finland #torrasieppi #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 dates back to 1847.We are specialized for nature friendly activities in the beautiful fell landscapes of Muonio. Our activities are focused in wellbeing and specially to experience the wilderness both in physical and mental level. Links:https://www.harriniva.fi/en/destinations/torassieppi Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.Highlights:Santa Claus Village is an amusement park in Rovaniemi in the Lapland region of Finland. It was opened in 1985. WikipediaSnowman WorldSnowman World Glass Resort offers brand new luxury accommodation in Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. ... Situated right next door to Santa Claus on the Arctic Circle the modern glass structures have been decorated with stylish Scandinavian design.Surrounded by the beautiful rapids of the Raudanjoki river, a lush shoreline forest and pristine nature, the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge is the perfect place for those who want to enjoy pure nature and hunt for the Northern Lights not too far from Rovaniemi.Links:https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/ https://beyondarctic.com https://santaclausvillage.info/ http://www.snowmanworld.fi/en http://www.snowmanworld.fi/en/glass-resort https://wildnordic.fi/ https://santaclausvillage.info/services/accommodation/arctic-circle-wilderness-lodge/ Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #finland #rovaniemi #lapland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 mesmerising dance of the Northern Lights. The Arctic City Hotel - Arctic City Hotel is set right in the very centre of the town of Rovaniemi next to the main shopping areas, only a few kilometers away from the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village.An Evening of Ice Floating in Rovaniemi - courtesy of Safatica.Links:https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/ https://auroraemotion.com/ https://arcticsnowhotel.fi/ http://www.cityhotel.fi/en https://www.safartica.com/christmas-in-rovaniemi-2018 Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #finland  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 museum and science center exploring the Arctic region and the history of Finnish Lapland. The Science Centre Pilke features interactive exhibits on northern forests.Highlights:The Arktikum is a museum and science centre in Rovaniemi, Finland. Arktikum is an attraction, popular culture destination as well as a memorable venue for meetings and conferences. There is also Arktikum Café and library to serve the customers. WikipediaThe Rovaniemi City Library! The library was founded in 1860. At present, it is housed in a beautiful building completed in 1965 and planned by the architect Alvar Aalto.A visit to the modern art museum KorundiA trip with beyondarctic.com to photograph and experience the Northern Lights...or Aurora BorealisLinks:https://www.visitrovaniemi.fi/ https://beyondarctic.com www.afrankidea.com Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Russia #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #stpetersburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 Botnia.The Kemi SnowCastle is built every year with a new design using the water of the Baltic Sea, and it can be found close to the town centre. There you will find the largest SnowRestaurant of the World with a capacity for over 200 guests, a SnowChapel, where couples around the world come to get married, and of course, a ShowHotel.For more, visit: https://www.laplandsafaris.com/en/destinations/kemi Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #finland #kemi #fun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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. Kemi Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival structure with an ornate, red-brick exterior. To the north, Bothnian Bay National Park has old fishing huts, rare plants and abundant birds, including Arctic terns.For more, visit: http://www.experience365.fi/ Subscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Russia #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #finland #kemi #santa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 (Don’t worry, he’ll be visiting the other two in upcoming episodes). Sit back, close your eyes and dream of island life. Some good travel tips in this episode also.
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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. WikipediaSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Russia #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #stpetersburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 of December 17, 1916.Wikipedia                                   Saint Isaac's Cathedral or Isaakievskiy Sobor in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is the largest Russian Orthodox cathedral in the city. It is the largest orthodox basilica and the fourth largest cathedral in the world. WikipediaThe Bronze Horseman is an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in the Senate Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Étienne Maurice Falconet. WikipediaThe Admiralty building is the former headquarters of the Admiralty Board and the Imperial Russian Navy in St. Petersburg, Russia and the current headquarters of the Russian Navy. WikipediaSmolny Convent or Smolny Convent of the Resurrection, located on Ploschad Rastrelli, on the bank of the River Neva in Saint Petersburg, Russia, consists of a cathedral and a complex of buildings surrounding it, originally intended for a convent. WikipediaSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Russia #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #stpetersburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 consecrated in December 1893. The Synagogue is located at 2 Lermontovskii Prospekt, St. Petersburg, Russia. The Chief Rabbi of St. Petersburg is Menachem Mendel Pewzner. Wikipedia                                      New Holland Island is a historic triangular artificial island in Saint Petersburg, Russia, dating from the 18th century. WikipediaSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... #travel #Russia #Europe #holiday #podcast #travelfirst #stpetersburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.Highlights of the day include:The Mariinsky Theatre is a historic theatre of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Opened in 1860, it became the preeminent music theatre of late 19th-century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov received their premieres. Wikipedia                                            The State Russian Museum, formerly the Russian Museum of His Imperial Majesty Alexander III, located on Arts Square in Saint Petersburg, is the world's largest depository of Russian fine art. It is also one of the largest museums in the country. WikipediaNevsky Prospect (Russian: Не́вский проспе́кт, tr. Nevsky Prospekt, IPA: [ˈnʲɛfskʲɪj prɐˈspʲɛkt]) is the main street in the city of St. Petersburg, Russia, named after the 13th-century Russian prince Alexander Nevsky. Planned by Peter the Great as the beginning of the road to Novgorod and Moscow, the avenue runs from the Admiralty to the Moscow Railway Station and, after making a turn at Vosstaniya Square, to the Alexander Nevsky Lavra.The chief sights include the Rastrelliesque Stroganov Palace, the huge neoclassical Kazan Cathedral, the Art Nouveau Bookhouse, Elisseeff Emporium, half a dozen 18th-century churches, a monument to Catherine the Great, an enormous 18th-century shopping mall, a mid-19th-century department store, the Russian National Library, the Anichkov Bridge with its horse statues, and the Singer House. WikipediaSubscribe, rate and review Travel First at any good podcatcher app, including ApplePodcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, CastBox.fm and more.Email: travelfirst@bitesz.comFor more, follow Travel First on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Instagram:Facebook:  @travelfirstpodcasttwitter:   @biteszHQtravelInstagram:  www.instagram.com/biteszhqtravelGoogle+:      https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/wi0YaB If you're enjoying Travel First, please share and tell your friends. Thank you... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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