{"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":"From Norwich to Vancouver: A Sheltered Upbringing, Having A Travel Purpose & A Need To Learn More","slug":"from-norwich-to-vancouver-a-sheltered-upbringing-having-a-travel-purpose-a-need-to-learn-more","published_at":"2026-04-13T03:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/from-norwich-to-vancouver-a-sheltered-upbringing-having-a-travel-purpose-a-need-to-learn-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762","url":"https://voyascape.com/winging-it/from-norwich-to-vancouver-how-travel-changed-my-life-my-perspective","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/60744d17-620b-4c04-ba05-96f88ada7f1f.mp3","summary":"In this deeply personal solo episode, I take you through my full travel journey—from growing up in Norwich with no real concept of travel, to building a life around it in Vancouver and around the world. This isn’t just a story about where I’ve been—it’s about how my mindset around travel has completely evolved over time . From partying through Southeast Asia in my early 20s, to seeking culture, connection, and purpose in my 30s… this episode breaks down the different phases of travel, what changed, and why I now see travel as a long-term lifestyle rather than a short-term escape. I also share honest reflections on burnout, money, building a travel-focused career, and what the future of travel looks like for me. If you’ve ever wondered how travel fits into your life long-term—or how your relationship with it might change over time—this one’s for you. To finish, I want to share with you, the audience, an episode where you get to know me more. I have been doing this for five years, and I believe sharing more personal details will help build a tighter Winging It community. I hope you enjoy the episode and that it inspires you to travel for the first time or to dream about making it a lifestyle. Drop me a comment on your thoughts, too. Support the 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 out more great travel podcasts at https://voyascape.com ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why I’m sharing this story 02:00 Growing up in Norwich &amp; early curiosity about the world 05:30 School trips &amp; no real travel mindset yet 08:00 Moving to London &amp; first exposure to diversity 09:30 Australia 2010 – the trip that changed everything…","meta_description":"In this deeply personal solo episode, I take you through my full travel journey—from growing up in Norwich with no real concept of travel, to building a l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2993,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/winging-it-travel-podcast-7112762/episodes/from-norwich-to-vancouver-a-sheltered-upbringing-having-a-travel-purpose-a-need-to-learn-more/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/from-norwich-to-vancouver-a-sheltered-upbringing-having-a-travel-purpose-a-need-to-learn-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}