Wingin' It ft James Hammond - Up In The Clowds Podcast
20th October 2025 • Winging It Travel Podcast • Voyascape Media
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Welcome to this week's episode, where I share an episode where I was a guest on the Up In The Clowds Podcast with Adrian Ussling. Adrian's new podcast is a fantastic travel podcast sharing travel stories, tips, information, fun and much more. I loved being a guest, and hopefully, it provides you with some wanderlust.

Check out Adrian's podcast below.

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/wingin-it-ft-james-hammond/id1788205559?i=1000724621300

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M1CCDxcWDvBzwTwJ8DaLH?si=V8Ss8HssTFyxgS54dcbbmQ

Episode Shownotes

Joined today by fellow podcaster and travel enthusiast James Hammond. He has travelled to 70 countries and experienced a life that many of us dream of. His storytelling is immaculate and his memories are fascinating. A fun and memorable interview including:

  • Going to a ping pong show in Bangkok
  • Farm work and mining in Australia
  • Almost losing a friend on the Death Road in Bolivia
  • Experiencing life in the favelas of Brazil
  • Embracing the organized chaos of Japan
  • A series of unfortunate events in Bali
  • & much much more!

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Life Update

10:40 Interview with James Hammond: Travel Experiences

19:01 Southeast Asia Adventures and Cultural Insights

25:46 Hidden Gems in Southeast Asia

28:01 Experiences in Australia: Work and Travel

30:29 Life in the Mines and Vineyards

33:10 Travelling Through South America

36:52 Adventures in Bolivia

40:08 Unique Experiences in Rio de Janeiro

45:01 The Thrill of Death Road

49:02 Reflections on Bolivia and the Inca Trail

53:19 Memorable Group Experiences

55:47 Travelling Without a Safety Net

58:13 Visa Strategies for Travellers

01:00:12 Hidden Gems and Favourite Destinations

01:01:38 The Allure of Japan

01:05:27 Lessons from Bali

01:10:04 Future Travel Plans and Aspirations

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Winging It Travel Podcast Credits

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

Contact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com 

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Thanks for supporting me and the podcast!

Cheers James.

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This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:

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