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Some travel memories fade over time, but others stay with you forever.
In this solo episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I'm sharing ten very specific travel moments from the past 15 years that instantly take me back whenever I think about them. These aren't just favourite countries or famous landmarks—they're the unexpected moments of peace, achievement, freedom and awe that remind me exactly why I love travelling.
From watching the sunrise over the Himalayas after hiking to Poon Hill in Nepal, to discovering paradise in the Cook Islands, exploring Thailand and Myanmar by scooter, reflecting after completing the Inca Trail, standing alone at Petra before the crowds arrived, watching hot air balloons drift over Cappadocia, experiencing the Canadian Rockies at sunrise, and witnessing Volcán Fuego erupt in Guatemala, these are the memories that continue to inspire me to keep exploring.
I'd love to hear your own unforgettable travel memories after listening to this episode.
In this episode you'll hear:
- Why a tiny tea house in Nepal became one of my favourite travel memories
- The beach that still defines paradise for me
- How riding scooters changed the way I travel
- Why finishing challenging hikes creates unforgettable moments
- My favourite sunrise experiences around the world
- The travel experiences that put me into a true "flow state"
- Why it's often the small moments—not the famous attractions—that stay with us longest
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:38 Nepal – Poon Hill, hidden tea house and falling in love with the Himalayas
05:20 Cook Islands – Paradise found on Rarotonga and Aitutaki
07:25 Koh Lanta, Thailand – The freedom of exploring by scooter
09:45 Bagan, Myanmar – Temples, sunsets and unforgettable landscapes
11:40 Peru – Reflecting after completing the Inca Trail
14:15 Petra, Jordan – Experiencing the Treasury before the crowds
16:00 Margaret River, Australia – Seasonal work, friendships and beach days
17:45 Cappadocia, Türkiye – Sunrise hot air balloon adventure
19:15 Lake Louise & Moraine Lake – Canada's most breathtaking scenery
20:55 Acatenango & Volcán Fuego – Watching an active volcano erupt in Guatemala
22:05 Final reflections and listener question
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Winging It Travel Podcast Credits
Host/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James Hammond
Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com or james@wingingitproductions.com
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