{"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 - Days 1–3: Everest Views, Sand Mandala Art, Epic Walks & Breakfast with a Lama","slug":"bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-days-1-3-everest-views-sand-mandala-art-epic-walks-breakfast-with-a-lama","published_at":"2026-01-19T03:21:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-days-1-3-everest-views-sand-mandala-art-epic-walks-breakfast-with-a-lama","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","url":"https://voyascape.com/winging-it/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-days-13-everest-views-sand-mandala-art-epic-walks-a-breakfast-with-a-lama","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/91e98926-eb4a-4a3b-8b9d-1cca118e6c00.mp3","summary":"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 Podcast , I take you through Days 1 to 3 of my journey in Bhutan , sharing the sounds, stories, and real travel context behind one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. From the unforgettable flight into Paro Airport with Himalayan views stretching all the way to Mount Everest , to my first encounters with Bhutanese food , culture, and daily life — this episode is designed to give you a true sense of what it feels like to arrive and begin travelling in Bhutan. I break down how travel in Bhutan actually works, including flights, visas, costs, accommodation standards, weather in December, and why guided travel is essential to experiencing the country properly. You’ll hear about traditional sand mandala art , gentle acclimatisation walks through the Paro Valley, and the rhythm of life in Bhutan’s cities and temples. The episode finishes with one of the most memorable moments of the trip: breakfast at a hilltop temple overlooking Thimphu called Wangditse Lhakhang , followed by a translated conversation with a Bhutanese lama , where we talk about happiness, belief, spirituality, and life in Bhutan today. A cool way to finish the episode! This is an audio-only episode built to let your imagination do the work — placing you right there through natural sound, reflection, and honest storytelling. In this episode, I also mention the two accommodations I stayed at, called Tiger's Nest Camp and Access Suites Hotel, both of which were fantastic! All in all, this is a classic episode to break down my first three days in Bhutan. For more information on Tiger's Nest, check out my immersive episode on…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2480,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/episodes/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-days-1-3-everest-views-sand-mandala-art-epic-walks-breakfast-with-a-lama/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-days-1-3-everest-views-sand-mandala-art-epic-walks-breakfast-with-a-lama.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}