Episodes

Nov. 22, 2022

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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Nov. 4, 2022

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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Nov. 2, 2022

'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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Nov. 1, 2022

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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Oct. 25, 2022

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,...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Oct. 21, 2022

Say Hello to the Icon Of The Seas

Travel First S02E06 Say Hello To The Icon 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...

Oct. 21, 2022

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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Oct. 19, 2022

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...

Oct. 18, 2022

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....

Guest: Chris Coleman

Oct. 16, 2022

Flying Tips and Tricks

Travel First S02E03 Flying Tips and Tricks 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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Oct. 14, 2022

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...

Oct. 11, 2022

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...

Guest: Chris Coleman

Oct. 11, 2022

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....

Guest: Chris Coleman

Aug. 2, 2021

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...

Aug. 26, 2019

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...

July 13, 2019

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...

June 7, 2019

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...

Feb. 6, 2019

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...

Feb. 5, 2019

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...

Feb. 4, 2019

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...

Feb. 3, 2019

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...

Jan. 27, 2019

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...

Jan. 25, 2019

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...

Jan. 24, 2019

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...