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Winging It Travel Podcast

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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, or camping under the stars in British Columbia. With over fifteen years of travel behind me, I've met incredible people, seen breathtaking places, and collected unforgettable stories—and now I get to share them with you. Expect a mix of: 🎧 Immersive-Audio episodes that let you hear the world as I experience it 🎙️ Raw, reflective solo episodes filled with insights, tips, and honest travel tales 🌍 Guest conversations with some of the most diverse and well-travelled people I've encountered on the road Every episode blends anecdotes, practical advice, cultural insight, and moments of pure adventure. This podcast is for travellers, dreamers, backpackers, and anyone who’s ever thought, what if I just went for it? So, if you're looking for stories to tell, tips to share, and experiences to inspire, you're in the right place. There’s so much travel content coming your way, it just might spark that trip you’ve been dreaming about for years. Welcome to a world of travel! Thank you for listening in. Please get in touch with us below. Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com⁠ Finally, please rate the podcast five stars on your podcast app and give a positive written review. This helps the podcast grow, for free. Website - https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.com Buy Winging It a coffee - buymeacoffee.com/wingingit Voyascape - https://voyascape.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jameshammondtravel Email - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com Roaming with Hammo YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@roamingwithhammo Happy Winging It!

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  1. Ep 156 w/ Chip Walter - A Vagabond Adventure - An Epic Journey Exploring All Seven Continents

    Hello and welcome to Episode 156 with Chip Walter, the Vagabond Adventurer. Chip is a storyteller, National Geographic Explorer, + author who takes an epic journey, exploring all s…

    01:53:46
  2. Ep 155 w/ Shafik Meghji - A Deep Dive Into Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia in South America

    Welcome to episode 155! This week, Shafik Meghji rejoins me for a second time to discuss travelling in Patagonia. In this episode, we will touch on Cordoba, Argentina's second city…

    01:00:26
  3. Ep 154 w/ Tony R. Vega - Walking The Tokaido Road between Kyoto and Tokyo as a Visually Impaired Person

    Hello, and welcome to episode 154! This week, I am joined by Tony R. Vega, a legally blind content creator who shares his journey of walking the Tokaido Road between Kyoto and Toky…

    01:23:15
  4. Ep 153 w/ Marie DeCosse - Launching NOMAD Travel Groups - The Home Exchange Platform Designed For Everyone

    Hello, and welcome to episode 153! This week, I am joined by Marie DeCosse, the founder and CEO of Nomad Travel Groups, which launched a week before this podcast episode's release.…

    01:13:45
  5. Ep 152 w/ Dave Seminara - The Baltics in 2024, The Degeneration of Niagara (US Side) + Annoying Bear Guides

    Hello, and welcome to number 152! This week, I am re-joined by Dave Seminara, the author of Mad Travelers: A Tale of Wanderlust, Greed, and the Quest to Reach the Ends of the Earth…

    01:15:18
  6. BONUS: Chatting about Travel Adventures & Hitchhiking w/ Winging it Travel's James Hammond

    This week I am sharing a recent convertion with Ashley from the Eat. Explore. Love. The Podcast as we talk all things travel and below is the shownotes for the episode as written b…

    45:53
  7. Ep 151 w/ Erin Hynes (Pina Travels) - A 165 Day Round-The-World Trip - Tanzania, Travel Budgets + Travel Insurance

    Thank you to SafetyWing for sponsoring today’s episode. They are my go-to choice for travel insurance, and here are five reasons I love using them. I love the ‘Pay as you go subsc…

    02:08:54
  8. A Review Of My First 250 Episodes Which Includes 150 Guest Episodes

    This is a review of my last 250 episodes, 150 of which have been guest episodes. The first half is a fun little game as I record on the fly with a number generator on Google, askin…

    23:21
  9. Episode 150 with Ross Borden - Humble Beginnings at Matador Network to GuideGeek, the Future of Travel With AI

    Hello, and welcome to Episode 150 with Ross Borden, the founder and CEO of Matador Network. First of all, thanks for joining me on this journey to the 150th guest episode; it has b…

    58:43
  10. An Updated Trailer For The Next 250 Episodes

    I have just passed my 250th episode, so here is an updated trailer from the original one over three years ago, and I am taking a well-earned week break. Don't worry; there is more…

    01:07
  11. Episode 149 - Travelling w/ Rikimah Glymph - Solo Female Travel to 120 Countries (72 with her son) + Senegal is her favourite!

    Hello, and welcome to episode 149 with Rikimah Glymph. This week, we are talking about Rikimah's amazing journey of travelling solo to over 120 countries, 72 of which have been wit…

    01:30:14
  12. Why we came back to live in Vancouver and my thoughts on other places to live in Canada

    Hello, and welcome to this latest solo episode. I thought I would check in about returning to Vancouver to live (for the time being) and the reasons behind it. I briefly discuss ou…

    12:35
  13. Episode 148 - Travelling w/ Will Hatton (The Broke Backpacker) - A $3K Budget For 2 Years In India, A Serial Entrepreneur + Snapchat Tour...

    Hello, and welcome to episode 148 with Will Hatton, more commonly known as the Broke Backpacker. This was such a super fun episode to record. There were so many laughs, quality ane…

    01:09:03
  14. Portland Travel Itinerary: A Perfect 3-Day Weekend + Sports Travel at Euro 2016 in France

    Hello and welcome to this latest solo episode, where I combine my week in Portland with some stories from my time at Euro 2016 in France in honour of the current Euro 2024 tourname…

    29:54
  15. Episode 147 w/ Katrina McGhee - Taking A Career Break: How to Plan, Execute, and Thrive

    Hello, and welcome to number 147 with a returning guest, Katrina Mcghee. Since we last spoke in 2022, Katrina has released a book and she is here today to talk about it! Are you c…

    01:27:25
  16. Camper Van Travel & The Best Coffee with James from Winging It Travel

    This Monday, Meggan and Jenn interviewed me on the Travel Mug Podcast, and it was super fun! Check out the show notes below for more information. Happy wanderlust! My accompanying…

    32:26
  17. Episode 146 - Travelling With Orest Zub - visiting Ukraine, travelling with tennis + NomadMania

    Hello, and welcome to number 146. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Orest Zub in Vancouver. Orest is based in Lviv, Ukraine, and has travelled to 130 UN countries to da…

    01:20:48
  18. Travel Decoded With James Hammond - Nomadic Diaries

    I was recently a guest on Doreen's podcast Nomadic Diaries and had a great time; check it out! Join us for an inspiring conversation with globetrotter James Hammond, as Doreen del…

    43:57
  19. Episode 145 - Travelling With Scott Gurian - Emergency Evacuation On The Mongol Rally

    Hello, and welcome to number 145. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Gurian, a journalist, adventure traveller, podcaster, and reporter. Scott joined me to discuss…

    01:47:40
  20. How Australia Changed My Life

    Hello, and welcome to my next solo episode. This one is a little story about how Australia changed my life in 2010; going on to my year-long work permit in 2013/14 and my two visit…

    13:11
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