{"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. 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Ethical Travel & The Cruel Reality of Wildlife Tourism In this thought-provoking episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I’m joined by Amanda Kendle from The Thoughtful Travel Podcast to unpack two of the most controversial topics in modern travel: Antarctica tourism and wildlife experiences. We dive deep into the ethical dilemma of visiting one of the most fragile places on Earth. With Antarctica losing billions of tons of ice every year and tourism numbers rising fast, is it still justifiable to go? Or are we contributing to the very destruction we claim to care about? Then we shift to wildlife tourism—an industry many travellers engage with without fully understanding the consequences. From elephant riding in Thailand to tiger encounters and zoo ethics, we explore what’s really happening behind the scenes and how travel has evolved over the years. This isn’t about guilt—it’s about awareness. We both reflect honestly on our own past travel experiences, mistakes included, and discuss how travellers can make better, more responsible choices moving forward. If you’ve ever questioned the impact of your travels, this episode will challenge your perspective and help you think more critically about how you explore the world. Amanda Kendle/The Thoughtful Travel Podcast Website - https://www.notaballerina.com Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-thoughtful-travel-podcast/id1269489189 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3AwRGIPRytKa9Txnz1cGBK?si=644319aec60f4f92 Support Winging It Travel Podcast If you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app ☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit 🌍 Explore more episodes at wingingittravelpodcast.com ✈️ Check…","meta_description":"Ep 193 w/ Amanda Kendle - Should You Travel to Antarctica? 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