{"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 - Interview with a Nun at Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery - Life as a Buddhist Nun in Modern Bhutan","slug":"bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-interview-with-a-nun-at-sangchhen-dorji-lhuendrup-nunnery-life-as-a-buddhist-nun-in-modern-bhutan","published_at":"2026-02-02T19:20:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-interview-with-a-nun-at-sangchhen-dorji-lhuendrup-nunnery-life-as-a-buddhist-nun-in-modern-bhutan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","url":"https://voyascape.com/winging-it/bhutan-series-with-breathe-bhutan-interview-with-nun-at-sangchhen-dorji-lhuendrup-nunnery","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0b55e41b-f965-46d4-9071-4590b8783d9a.mp3","summary":"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 Podcast , I visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery , an all-female Buddhist nunnery located above the Punakha Valley in Bhutan . This episode offers a rare look into the lives of Buddhist nuns and the important role this nunnery plays in supporting women within Bhutan’s monastic system. Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery was established to provide both religious and practical education to nuns from across Bhutan, many of whom come from rural and remote regions. Alongside intensive training in Buddhist philosophy, meditation, chanting, and ritual practices , the nuns also study English, computer skills, and vocational crafts—helping prepare them for life both within and beyond the monastery. During my visit, the nunnery was preparing for final examinations , offering a unique insight into the academic structure of monastic life. You’ll also hear immersive background sounds from the nunnery itself, adding context to the daily rhythm of study, prayer, and discipline. Following the introduction, I share a 10-minute interview with one of the resident nuns , conducted in English. In our conversation, she explains her daily routine, what she has studied over the years, her perspective on Buddhism in Bhutan, and what life looks like after completing the nine-year monastic education. She also shares why visitors should take the time to visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery and one key idea from Buddhism that she believes everyone should understand. This episode offers a thoughtful, grounded look at female monastic life in modern Bhutan , blending spiritual insight with real-world structure and purpose. 🎧 If…","meta_description":"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 W…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":807,"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-interview-with-a-nun-at-sangchhen-dorji-lhuendrup-nunnery-life-as-a-buddhist-nun-in-modern-bhutan/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-interview-with-a-nun-at-sangchhen-dorji-lhuendrup-nunnery-life-as-a-buddhist-nun-in-modern-bhutan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}