{"podcast":{"title":"Winging It Travel Podcast","slug":"winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","podcast_index_feed_id":7112762,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/winging-it-travel/","website_url":"https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cabda263-9c94-4c10-b0e8-4efd3542d1f7/YxXBimR9YOAZakR-fXD7wTOr.jpg","author":"Voyascape Media","episode_count":355,"summary":"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 j…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762"},"episode":{"title":"16 Places I Can’t Stop Thinking About Travelling To Right Now","slug":"16-places-i-can-t-stop-thinking-about-travelling-to-right-now","published_at":"2026-01-27T00:44:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/16-places-i-can-t-stop-thinking-about-travelling-to-right-now","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","url":"https://voyascape.com/winging-it/16-places-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-travelling-to-right-now","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/313b4213-84c4-464c-9a07-6448017bad85.mp3","summary":"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 next trip, not chasing the next highlight, but sitting in a quiet lull and asking myself a simple question: what places won’t leave my mind now? In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast , I share 16 places I can’t stop thinking about travelling to right now — not as a bucket list, not as recommendations, but as an honest reflection on how travel inspiration shifts over time. Some of these destinations are familiar and grounding. Others are remote, challenging, or expansive in ways that feel both exciting and intimidating. From places shaped by silence and space, to cultures that feel like crossroads, to one destination that represents a deep exhale after years of movement, this episode explores why certain places keep calling — even when you’re not ready to book a flight . Rather than counting down landmarks, I talk candidly about: What draws people to these places in the first place Why they keep resurfacing in my mind How travel motivation changes after a trip that truly delivers This is a reflective, solo episode for travellers who’ve ever finished a big trip and thought, “What now?” 🎧 Expect honest reasoning, personal perspective, and a reminder that travel inspiration doesn’t always arrive as urgency — sometimes it arrives as a quiet pull. Teasers One place on this list surprised me by how familiar it feels, even though I’ve never been There’s a destination here people visit for luxury — but that’s not why it’s calling me A road trip idea that’s less about distance and more about time and light And the number one place? 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