10 Travel Memories That Still Make Me Smile

Check out the new Smart Travel PodcastThis episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel PodcastSome 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 memoriesThe beach that still defines paradise for meHow riding scooters changed the way I travelWhy finishing challenging hikes creates unforgettable momentsMy favourite sunrise experiences around the worldThe 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 longestSupport Winging It Travel PodcastIf 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📺 Now also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@wingingittravelpodcast⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:38 Nepal – Poon Hill, hidden tea house and falling in love with the Himalayas05:20 Cook Islands – Paradise found on Rarotonga and Aitutaki07:25 Koh Lanta, Thailand – The freedom of exploring by scooter09:45 Bagan, Myanmar – Temples, sunsets and unforgettable landscapes11:40 Peru – Reflecting after completing the Inca Trail14:15 Petra, Jordan – Experiencing the Treasury before the crowds16:00 Margaret River, Australia – Seasonal work, friendships and beach days17:45 Cappadocia, Türkiye – Sunrise hot air balloon adventure19:15 Lake Louise & Moraine Lake – Canada's most breathtaking scenery20:55 Acatenango & Volcán Fuego – Watching an active volcano erupt in Guatemala22:05 Final reflections and listener question--------------------------------------------------------------Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com⁠Voyascape: Travel Podcast Network - https://voyascape.com/Winging It Travel Podcast - Website--------------------------------------------------------------Winging It Travel Podcast CreditsHost/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James HammondContact me - [email protected] or [email protected] Media - follow me on:InstagramTikTok Facebook--------------------------------------------------------------Affiliate Links If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast.Book Flights with Skyscanner - HereUse Revolut Travel Card - HereBook Hostels With Hostelworld - HereBooking.com - HereBook Experiences With Viator - HereDiscovery Car Hire - HereBook Buses With Busbud - HereBook Trains With Trainline - HereTravel Insurance with SafetyWing - HereBook Flights With Expedia Canada - Here--------------------------------------------------------------Thanks for supporting me and the podcast!Cheers James.Check out all of our other travel podcasts from aroundthe worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network . For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email [email protected] or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.