{"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: My Bhutan Travel Guide: Days 8-11, Travelling Solo, Flight to Bangkok With The Royal Family, Costs & Final Thoughts","slug":"bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-my-bhutan-travel-guide-days-8-11-travelling-solo-flight-to-bangkok-with-the-royal-family-costs-final-thoughts","published_at":"2026-03-09T04:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/bhutan-series-w-breathe-bhutan-my-bhutan-travel-guide-days-8-11-travelling-solo-flight-to-bangkok-with-the-royal-family-costs-final-thoughts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","url":"https://voyascape.com/winging-it/bhutan-travel-guide-days-8-11-travelling-solo-flight-to-bangkok-with-the-royal-family-costs-final-thoughts","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d7666e89-5118-4129-bbaf-ae8a9ed71477.mp3","summary":"Bhutan Travel Guide: Days 8-11, Travelling Solo, Flight To Bangkok With The Royal Family, Costs & Final Thoughts In this penultimate episode of my Bhutan Series on Winging It, I wrap up my 11-day trip to Bhutan and share my final experiences exploring Thimphu and Paro , plus my biggest takeaways from travelling through one of the most fascinating countries in the world. After originally planning a trek in the Haa Valley , I changed my itinerary and spent my final days wandering Bhutan’s capital Thimphu , experiencing Bhutan’s National Day celebrations , visiting local cafés, exploring markets, and eventually heading to Paro for my final night before flying back to Bangkok . I also give an idea of what budget day-to-day life is like when travelling solo in Bhutan. Along the way I stayed in luxury glamping tents in hills of Paro , met incredible locals, and had an unexpected moment on my flight to Bangkok when I discovered the King and Queen of Bhutan were on the same plane . I managed to speak to one of their closest advisors during the flight, which was a very interesting chat indeed! To wrap up the series, I also share my favourite experiences in Bhutan , practical Bhutan travel tips , what it actually costs to visit Bhutan , and advice for anyone planning their own trip to the Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon. If you're wondering how to visit Bhutan, what an itinerary looks like, or whether Bhutan is worth visiting , this episode brings together everything I learned from my time there. Check out my previous Bhutan episodes Episode 1 Interview with Ugyen Rinzin - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/winging-it-podcast/id1559489384?i=1000743770563 Episode 2 - IMMERSIVE Hiking to Tiger's Nest Monastery - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/winging-it-podcast/id15594…","meta_description":"Bhutan Travel Guide: Days 8-11, Travelling Solo, Flight To Bangkok With The Royal Family, Costs & Final Thoughts In this penultimate episode of my Bhu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2047,"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-my-bhutan-travel-guide-days-8-11-travelling-solo-flight-to-bangkok-with-the-royal-family-costs-final-thoughts/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-my-bhutan-travel-guide-days-8-11-travelling-solo-flight-to-bangkok-with-the-royal-family-costs-final-thoughts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}