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Welcome to the Winging It Travel Podcast
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 designed to take 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 just went for it?
So, if you're looking for stories to tell, tips to share, and experiences to inspire, you're in the right place.
There’s so much travel content coming your way, it just might spark that trip you’ve been dreaming about for years.
The host - James Hammond
James Hammond is the engaging host of the Winging It Travel Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the world of travel, adventure, and cultural immersion. Known for his laid-back, conversational style, James brings authenticity and a passion for exploration to his interviews with travelers, entrepreneurs, and adventure seekers.
With a knack for finding hidden gems and sharing travel hacks, he inspires listeners to embrace spontaneity and push beyond their comfort zones. His storytelling is packed with practical tips, personal insights, and plenty of humor, making each episode a fun and informative listen for both seasoned globetrotters and aspiring adventurers alike.
In 2013, he decided to embark on a two-year worldwide trip with an Australian work visa thrown in the middle, and he hasn’t stopped since! Since 2013, he has traveled to five continents, over seventy countries, and millions of cafes. He shares his stories on the Winging It Travel Podcast alongside weekly guest conversations.
James is currently based in Vancouver, Canada. He is working on many projects, such as his podcast, writing his new travel book, developing his YouTube channel, and planning more adventures.
Some facts for you below.
He loves baked beans.
James is a Jimi Hendrix nerd.
He has traveled to 70+ countries.
James looooves a trendy coffee.
He is passionate about meeting like-minded people.
FAQs
How many countries have you travelled to?
I think it is around 70 but who is counting?
What are your top three favourite countries?
This changes every week but for now let’s go for Bolivia, Japan and Nepal
What three favorite international cuisines have you tried on your travels?
Thai
Indian
Italian
What is the most epic road trip you have done?
We spent four months in a little mini camper driving from Vancouver Island to Cape Breton in Canada, which took eight weeks. Then we drove back via the USA through 20 States! We traveled over 23,000 km!
How many work visas have you done?
Three in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Why do you travel?
I fully embrace the power of travel to enhance any human being on the planet. It can only improve you. It is a privilege to meet many different people from many different cultures worldwide that I can never see myself not traveling. The travel bug has infested me to the max!