🎙 Why I Travel and Why You Should! – Revisited in 2025

In this special episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I go back to where it all started—Episode One, recorded in early 2021. Back then, I shared my reasons for travelling, my biggest lessons on the road, and my advice for anyone thinking about packing a bag and exploring the world. Four years later, I’m revisiting those original thoughts to see if I still agree, if my perspective has shifted, or if I completely disagree with my younger self.

From my predictions about post-COVID travel, to choosing Japan as my favourite country and Nepalese cuisine as my top food, to sharing stories from Mount Kinabalu and life on the road with no smartphone—this revisit is both a reflection and a reality check. I also revisit my advice for young travellers, my mindset about money and freedom, and my dream plans for campervan road trips across Canada, the USA, and Scotland.

Whether you’re a long-time listener who’s been here since day one or a new traveller looking for inspiration, this episode is a time capsule of my journey and proof of how travel continues to shape me. If you’ve ever wondered why we travel, what we learn along the way, and how our perspectives evolve over time, this is the episode for you.

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Timetamps

00:00 Revisiting the Past: A Time Capsule of Travel

02:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Travel

05:49 Personal Journey: Who is James Hammond?

08:38 Travel Experiences: Lessons Learned

11:34 Travel Preferences: Favourites and Surprises

14:51 Adventures and Challenges: Pushing Boundaries

17:41 The Future of Travel: Generational Shifts

20:39 The Evolution of Travel Goals and Mindset

27:43 The Backpacker Vibe in Bangkok

30:03 Living Without Technology: A Liberating Experience

32:50 The Importance of Travelling Young

36:12 Learning from Other Cultures

39:06 Choosing the Hard Path: Embracing Challenges

40:59 Future Travel Plans and Road Trips

46:09 Comfort Foods and Culinary Adventures

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Host/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James Hammond

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