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Winging It Travel Podcast
The Winging It Travel Podcast is your weekly ticket to the world—dropping every Monday and hosted by me, James Hammond, proudly part of the Voyascape Network. This is more than just a travel podcast—it's a cinematic audio experience that takes you deep into the heart of each journey. Through rich immersive soundscapes, on-the-ground reactions, and authentic storytelling, I bring you right alongside me—whether I’m hiking up volcanoes in Guatemala, navigating the chaos of a city market in India…
Episodes
Winging It Travel PodcastFrench Polynesia - Moorea, The Ultimate 3-Day Travel Guide: White Sandy Beaches, Epic Happy Hour Sunset Views & The Best Local Coffee
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Winging It Travel PodcastFrench Polynesia - Tahiti, The Ultimate 3-Day Travel Guide: Essential Stops, Black Sand Beaches & Driving Around The Island
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Winging It Travel PodcastEp 194 Part 2 - The Ultimate Kenya Safari Guide: Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Tracking Lions & Super Tusker Elephants
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Winging It Travel PodcastEp 194 Part 1 - Unlocking Kenya: Unfiltered Nairobi, Exploring Kibera and the Magic of Lamu's Car-Free Coast
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Winging It Travel PodcastHornby Island Travel Guide 2026: Costs, Top Activities, Best Beaches + Journey Information
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Winging It Travel PodcastSan Juan, Puerto Rico - Hostel Break-Up Drama, Local Rum Bars in Houses & A Drunk Solicitor Advising 'Clients' On The Phone
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Winging It Travel PodcastThe Post-Trip Hangover, Notriphobia, and Chasing Your Travel Self
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Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It for 7 Months in Melbourne: From $0 to $14K in Savings, South Melbourne living & Grim Infections
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Winging It Travel PodcastIMMERSIVE - 20 Minutes at the Finnish Lakelands: Unwind at Lake Maunolanselkä (ASMR style)
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Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It On Location – Days 12 to 17 - UK + Paris: A 30k Step Day In Paris, 4 English Breakfasts in 4 Days + Thoughts on Home
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Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It On Location – Days 9 to 11 - Finnish Lakelands: A Deserted Resort By The Lake, Epic Morning Drone Views + Helsinki Airport Chaos
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Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It On Location – Days 7 & 8 - Finnish Lakelands: Mökki Life, More Saunas and Our Own Little Cabin Along Route 62
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Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It On Location – Days 4 to 6 - Helsinki: Our First Sauna, Trendy Coffees and Dancing On The Street
Winging It On Location – Days 4-6 - Helsinki: Our First Sauna, Trendy Coffees and Dancing On The Street In this on-location episode of Winging It, I continue…
Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It On Location – Days 2 & 3 - Tallinn: A Trendy Old Town, Estonian History and Monopoly Deal
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Winging It Travel PodcastWinging It On Location – Day 1: 5-Hour Layover in Amsterdam & Arriving in Tallinn
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Winging It Travel PodcastHow Celiac Disease Changed the Way We Travel | My Appearance on The Gluten Free Advocate Podcast
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Winging It Travel Podcast10 Travel Memories That Still Make Me Smile
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Winging It Travel PodcastREVISITED - Episode 25 - 10 Things I Would Advise A New Traveller
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Winging It Travel PodcastWhy the World Cup Proves Travel Brings People Together | My Updated 2026 Travel Plans & Recovering From Kidney Stones
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Winging It Travel Podcast15 Reasons Why You Should Travel From 15 Previous Guests
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Winging It Travel PodcastWhy You Should Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” to Take a Career Break (Taking A Career Break with Katrina Crossover)
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Winging It Travel PodcastWhy Travel Changes Everything - A Deep Dive with James Hammond on the Island Vacation Travel Podcast
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Winging It Travel PodcastWellington Travel Guide: Why I Spent a Year Living in New Zealand's Capital
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Winging It Travel PodcastTemporary Locals Podcast Interviews James Hammond I Bhutan
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Winging It Travel PodcastGabriola Island Travel Guide: British Columbia’s Peaceful Gulf Island Escape + Camping, Cafes & Beaches
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Winging It Travel PodcastWhy Waiting Until Retirement To Travel Will Be Your Biggest Regret
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Winging It Travel PodcastIMMERSIVE - The Soundscapes of Oaxaca, Mexico - Colourful Streets, The Zocalo, Busy Markets + A Local Food Tour
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Winging It Travel Podcast10 EPIC Campervan Road Trips We’re Planning Around the World
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Winging It Travel PodcastEp 193 w/ Amanda Kendle - Why We Shouldn't Be Travelling to Antarctica, Being A Thoughtful Traveller & The Cruel Reality of Wildlife Tourism
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Winging It Travel PodcastThe Songs That Build My Wanderlust & Invoke Happy Travel Memories
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Winging It Travel PodcastFrom Norwich to Vancouver: A Sheltered Upbringing, Having A Travel Purpose & A Need To Learn More
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Winging It Travel PodcastHow to Spend 3 Days in Victoria, British Columbia - The Ultimate Walkable Travel Guide
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Winging It Travel PodcastREVISITED IN 2026 - Episode 2 - One Week In Lub D, Bangkok, Thailand - Thoughts From My Trip To Bangkok In 2025 vs 2013 Experience
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Winging It Travel PodcastIMMERSIVE - Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: A Typical Day Exploring In Bhutan + Trip Summary 🇧🇹
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Winging It Travel PodcastWhere to Stay in Vancouver for the World Cup 2026: 8 Best Areas Near BC Place (A Local’s Guide)
Planning to visit Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and wondering where to stay? In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I share a local’s guide…
Winging It Travel PodcastBhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: My Bhutan Travel Guide: Days 8-11, Travelling Solo, Flight to Bangkok With The Royal Family, Costs & Final Thoughts
Bhutan Travel Guide: Days 8-11, Travelling Solo, Flight To Bangkok With The Royal Family, Costs & Final Thoughts In this penultimate episode of my Bhutan…
Winging It Travel PodcastBhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: Days 4–7 - Druk Wangyal Festival, Punakha Dzong + Phobjikha Valley
Bhutan Itinerary Days 4–7: Druk Wangyel Festival, Punakha Dzong + Phobjikha Valley In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I continue my Bhutan…
Winging It Travel PodcastBhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: A Traditional Homestay in Bhutan - Interview with the owner Ama Om (Ama Om's Homestay)
What is it really like to stay in a traditional homestay in Bhutan? In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I’m coming to you from rural Bhutan…
Winging It Travel PodcastMy 10 Lowest Moments On My Travels So Far
My Top 10 Lowest Moments On My Travels So Far Travel isn’t always sunsets, summit views, and perfect Instagram moments — and in this episode, I get honest…
Winging It Travel PodcastIMMERSIVE - Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: A Day in Bhutan - The Druk Wangyel Festival, Traditional Villages and Chimi Lhakhang Temple
In this episode, I take you along for one unforgettable day in Bhutan that perfectly captures the country’s culture, spirituality, and everyday life. The day…
Winging It Travel PodcastBhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan - Interview with a Nun at Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery - Life as a Buddhist Nun in Modern Bhutan
Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan Interview with Nun at Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery - Life as a Buddhist Nun in Modern Bhutan In this episode of the…
Winging It Travel Podcast16 Places I Can’t Stop Thinking About Travelling To Right Now
After experiencing Bhutan — a destination that sat at the very top of my travel list for years — I found myself in an unexpected place. Not rushing to plan the…
Winging It Travel PodcastBhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan - Days 1–3: Everest Views, Sand Mandala Art, Epic Walks & Breakfast with a Lama
Solo Episode - Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan - Days 1–3: Everest Views, Sand Mandala Art, Epic Walks & A Breakfast with a Lama In this solo episode of the…
Winging It Travel PodcastIMMERSIVE – Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan – Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) - EPIC
IMMERSIVE – Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan – Hiking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) EPIC In this immersive, audio-only episode of the Winging It…
Winging It Travel PodcastBhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan - A Conversation with Ugyen Rinzin - Bhutan's History, Buddhism Basics + Modern Bhutanese Culture
Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan - A Conversation with Ugyen Rinzin - Bhutan's History, Buddhism Basics + Modern Bhutanese Culture In this opening episode of my…
Winging It Travel PodcastMy 2025 Review of My Travels, Winging It, Personal Goals + What Is To Come in 2026
My 2025 Review of My Travels, Winging It, Personal Goals + What Is To Come in 2026. In this bonus New Year’s Day episode of Winging It, I’m taking a deep dive…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 192 w/ Melissa Rodway (Fly Travel Radio) - The People You Meet While Travelling: Melissa on Stories, Meaning & Modern Travel
Ep 192 w/ Melissa Rodway (Fly Travel Radio) - The People You Meet While Travelling: Melissa on Stories, Meaning & Modern Travel In this episode of the Winging…
Winging It Travel Podcast15 Best Travel Podcasts 2026: Top Shows for Backpackers, Digital Nomads & Responsible Travellers
15 Best Travel Podcasts 2026: Top Shows for Backpackers, Digital Nomads & Responsible Travellers Welcome to the Winging It Travel Podcast's list of top travel…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 191 w/ Mark Phipps (Lost In Paradise Travel) – Off-Grid Mongolia & Southwest Africa: Reindeer Tribes, Wild Roads & Namibia Safaris
Ep 191 w/ Mark Phipps (Lost In Paradise Travel) – Off-Grid Mongolia & Southwest Africa: Reindeer Tribes, Wild Roads & Namibia Safaris In this week's episode…
Winging It Travel PodcastExploring Queensland, Australia: Brisbane Highlights, Hiking In The Glass House Mountains & Noosa Paradise
Exploring Queensland, Australia: Brisbane Highlights, Hiking In The Glass House Mountains & Noosa Paradise In this episode, I take you through my eight-day…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 190 w/ Dave Seminara - Inside South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Dave’s Ultimate African Adventure Guide
Ep 190 w/ Dave Seminara - Inside South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Dave’s Ultimate African Adventure Guide In this week’s episode, I sit down once again with…
Winging It Travel PodcastREVISITED in 2025 - Episode 5 - To Travel Solo Or Not?
REVISITED in 2025 - Episode 5 - To Travel Solo Or Not? In this episode, I go back to one of the earliest recordings I ever released on the Winging It Travel…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 189 w/ Marie Walker - A Digital Nomad Reality Check: Marie’s Honest Story of Travel, Work & Burnout
🎙️ Ep 189 w/ Marie Walker - A Digital Nomad Reality Check: Marie’s Honest Story of Travel, Work & Burnout In this week’s episode, I sit down with my longtime…
Winging It Travel PodcastIMMERSIVE - Hornby Island, British Columbia - A White Sand + Warm Clear Water Paradise
IMMERSIVE - Hornby Island, British Columbia - A White Sand + Warm Clear Water Paradise 🌴 Episode Summary In this immersive travel episode, join me, James…
Winging It Travel PodcastThree Big Announcements: Travel With Me + Intrepid To El Salvador, Winging It Productions & Upcoming Adventures
Three Big Announcements: Travel With Me + Intrepid To El Salvador, Winging It Productions & Upcoming Adventures 🌋 Announcement #1 – My First Guided Group Tour…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 188 w/ Pauline Frommer (Frommer's Travel Guides) - From Europe on $5 a Day to the Digital Age: Why Travel Still Matters
Ep 188 w/ Pauline Frommer (Frommer's Travel Guides) - From $5 a Day to the Digital Age: Why Travel Still Matters In this week’s episode, I sit down with…
Winging It Travel PodcastWingin' It ft James Hammond - Up In The Clowds Podcast
Welcome to this week's episode, where I share an episode where I was a guest on the Up In The Clowds Podcast with Adrian Ussling. Adrian's new podcast is a…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 187 w/ John Stuckey at Bear Hug Campers - Building the Perfect Campervan | Vanlife Design & Road Trip Freedom
🎙️ Episode Title: Ep 187 w/ John Stuckey at Bear Hug Campers - Building the Perfect Campervan | Vanlife Design & Road Trip Freedom In this week’s episode of…
Winging It Travel PodcastMagical Prague at Sunrise, My Cringe Oktoberfest Stories and Travel Fitness
Magical Prague at Sunrise, My Cringe Oktoberfest Stories and Travel Fitness In this week’s episode of Winging It Travel Podcast, I’m taking you through three…
Winging It Travel PodcastEp 186 w/ Rachel Rudwall - From STA Travel to 80 Countries: Rachel's Journey as a Global Storyteller
Ep 186 w/ Rachel Rudwall - From STA Travel to 80 Countries: Rachel's Journey as a Global Storyteller In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I sit…