{"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":"Bhutan Series w/ Breathe Bhutan: A Traditional Homestay in Bhutan - Interview with the owner Ama Om (Ama Om's Homestay)","slug":"bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-a-traditional-homestay-in-bhutan-interview-with-the-owner-ama-om-ama-om-s-homestay","published_at":"2026-02-23T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-a-traditional-homestay-in-bhutan-interview-with-the-owner-ama-om-ama-om-s-homestay","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","url":"https://voyascape.com/winging-it/a-traditional-homestay-in-bhutan-interview-with-the-owner-ama-om-ama-oms-homestay","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/58f745c0-10c9-4d0a-b655-84901f6283fa.mp3","summary":"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, where I sit down with Ama Om — the owner of a traditional Bhutanese homestay located in a small village outside Punakha. With the help of a translator, Ama Om shares her life story and what it truly means to welcome travellers into her home. Ama Om has been hosting guests for over a decade, offering far more than just accommodation. We talk about daily village life in Bhutan, balancing farming with tourism, cooking traditional food, caring for animals, and preserving a way of life that’s slowly disappearing due to modernisation. This conversation explores Bhutanese Buddhist beliefs, especially the idea of karmic connections — the belief that people don’t arrive in our lives by accident. Ama Om explains why hosting guests brings her so much joy and why she believes homestays offer the most authentic way to experience Bhutanese culture. You’ll also hear about: What daily life in a rural Bhutanese village looks like Why homestays are important for local livelihoods in Bhutan Traditional Bhutanese food, farming, and household skills Hot stone baths, milking cows, making cheese, and cooking together Why staying outside cities like Thimphu and Paro offers a deeper travel experience You might notice my voice is a little rough in this episode — I was battling a cough and cold during the recording — but this story was far too special not to share. If you’re planning a trip to Bhutan, curious about authentic travel experiences, or interested in staying in a traditional homestay, this episode offers a rare and honest insight into rural Bhutanese life and the people who make it unforgettable. 🔗 More information about Ama Om’s…","meta_description":"What is it really like to stay in a traditional homestay in Bhutan ? 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