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UP IN THE CLOWDSSiberians, Saunas and Scuba Diving ft: Mr CheonJoined this week by the one and only - Mr Cheon. The "West Korean" with a remarkable story of how/when he started traveling, and stories from some of the 44 countries he's visited. Including:Leaving school at 16 to travel the worldTaking his intuition money for college, and traveling insteadBasking in the Siberian SaunasScuba Diving in EgyptAdrian's strategy for fighting a sharkDealing with racism while abroad& much much more!
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Winging It Travel PodcastWingin' It ft James Hammond - Up In The Clowds PodcastWelcome 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=1000724621300Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M1CCDxcWDvBzwTwJ8DaLH?si=V8Ss8HssTFyxgS54dcbbmQEpisode Shownotes...
2025-10-201h 09Winging It Travel PodcastWingin' It ft James Hammond - Up In The Clowds PodcastWelcome 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=1000724621300Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2M1CCDxcWDvBzwTwJ8DaLH?si=V8Ss8HssTFyxgS54dcbbmQEpisode Shownotes...
2025-10-201h 09UP IN THE CLOWDSColombia ft: ThijsJoined this week by recurring guest Thijs to discuss our time in Colombia! Including:(Almost) getting robbed in CartagenaFinding peace at the Finca Carpe Diem hostelLost City hikeTrippin' in Tayrona National ParkSunday Funday at the Rio Hostel& much more!
2025-10-141h 23UP IN THE CLOWDSThe Crazy Kiwi ft: ReeceJoined this week by the Kiwi down under - Reece. This week's episode is another throwback locker room style chat, with great stories and good banter. Reece details his time in Australia, his experience serving in the New Zealand army, and his travels through SE Asia. This one's guaranteed to get off the rails!
2025-10-071h 34UP IN THE CLOWDSPatagoniaWelcome to the Patagonia recap! This week I go through my complete itinerary while spending three weeks in Patagonia. Covered in this episode:Arriving in Chile4-day W trek hike Torres Del PaineExploring the beautiful El Chalten in Argentina+ many stories/insights to inspire your trip!
2025-09-3057 minUP IN THE CLOWDSLocal Legend ft: KatJoined this week by Coogee local legend Kat to discuss her time in Australia. We were both pretty hungover for this one but it was a great! Including:Living in CoogeeLiberating Malaysians on the farmBest destinations in Sydney and AustraliaHiking, four wheeling and road trippin'& much more!
2025-09-231h 02UP IN THE CLOWDSHawaii Dreamin' ft: Sam & MattJoined this week by my good mates Sam and Matt to discuss our time in Hawaii. I met these absolute legends Day 1 as we were rooming together, only to discover we were taking the same flight back to Sydney. This is a much more relaxed episode as we reminisce and share some great stories!
2025-09-091h 44UP IN THE CLOWDSWingin' It ft: James HammondJoined today by fellow podcaster and travel enthusiast James Hammond. He has traveled 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 BangkokFarm work and mining in AustraliaAlmost losing a friend on the Death Road in BoliviaExperiencing life in the favelas of BrazilEmbracing the organized chaos of JapanA series of unfortunate events in Bali& much much more!
2025-09-021h 17UP IN THE CLOWDSFalling in Love in ColombiaJoined this week by fellow Canadian and backpacker Meadow to discuss her time volunteering in northern Colombia. Including:Ditching the family to keep travelingLiving a "reality tv" existenceThe moment she realized there was another Canadian at the hostelSpending a night in Tayrona National ParkFalling in love in Palomino& much more!
2025-08-1355 minUP IN THE CLOWDSRoaming Free with Digital Nomad Coach Ryan MellonJoined this week by nomad coach Ryan Mellon to discuss his introduction to travel and how he was able to go from 9-5 to digital nomad while traveling the globe. Including:Traveling to Costa Rica and contracting the "travel fever"Exploring his own country (USA) and his first opportunity to work remoteLeveling up his real estate business and beginning coachingSailing through the Komodo IslandsMeeting locals and singing karaoke on the Ha Giang Loop& much more!
2025-07-3044 minUP IN THE CLOWDSOff the Beaten Path with American Journalist Scott GurianJoined this week by Peabody-Award winning American Journalist Scott Gurian to discuss some of his most unique stories while traveling the globe. Including:A Spring Break trip which kickstarted his careerWandering around the empty streets of ChernobylAttending an Ayahuasca ceremony in PeruDriving 18,000 miles from the UK to Mongolia to raise money for CharityCrashing a wedding in Kazakhstan& much more!
2025-07-231h 29UP IN THE CLOWDSTurkey ft: MikaylaJoined this week by Mikayla whom I met during our San Blas Islands tour. She came on to talk about her trip to Turkey including:The Uber fightSailing the Mediterranean SeaHot air balloons in CappadociaGoing for a "Turkish" bathTrying the local cuisine& much more!
2025-07-091h 01UP IN THE CLOWDSMorocco ft: GregJoined this week by Greg to discuss his time in Morocco! Including:Markets, hostels and snake charmers in MarrakechClimbing the highest peak in northern AfricaCamels and ATV's in the desertExperiencing the worst hostel in FesVisiting Smurftown& much more!
2025-06-251h 25UP IN THE CLOWDSCosta Rica Recap ft: Inga & JackWelcome to the Costa Rica Recap! This week we go through my complete itinerary while traveling through the Central American country. Also featuring interviews with Inga & Jack, two friends whom I met while traveling Costa Rica who share their experiences while in the county. Including:Popoyo Secret party the night before crossing the borderArriving into a mini-Florida in TamarindoSurfing and partying in Santa TeresaBungee jumping/zip-lining and exploring in MonteverdeVisiting Cahuita National ParkWatching hockey and riding bikes in Puerto Viejo& much more!
2025-06-181h 40UP IN THE CLOWDSFrom 9-5 to Content Creator ft: JordaineJoined this week by fellow traveler and content creator Jordaine to discuss his experiences in Colombia and Ecuador, while including some stories of my own. Featuring:Ditching the 9-5 to pursue travelingSurviving a 4 day rave at Rio HostelSpending an unforgettable night in Tayrona National ParkMeeting "the fairy" and "the wizard"Bungee jumping and waterfalls in BanosThe nightmare at Leprechaun ClubSurfing and Spanish school in Montanita+ much more!
2025-06-1145 minUP IN THE CLOWDSGetting stuck in MontanitaJoined this week by the legendary Hugo to discuss his travels and how he came to be a volunteer in Montanita, Ecuador! Including:Surfing in Hong KongDiving in Ko TaoSnorkeling in the Galapagos IslandsVolunteering in MontanitaThe infamous "poop" story& much more!
2025-06-041h 02UP IN THE CLOWDSPanama FULL RecapWelcome to the Panama recap! In this episode I detail my entire trip through Panama with plenty of information and tips for backpacking through the Central American country. Also included are stories about:Filthy Friday in Boas del toroHiking the Baru Volcano in BoqueteLaying low at the Lost and Found hostelWatching the sunrise atop a mountain in Valle de AntonGambling and partying in Panama CitySailing the San Blas Islands
2025-05-211h 16UP IN THE CLOWDSNicaragua FULL recapWelcome to the Nicaragua Recap! In this episode, I detail my full itinerary including places visited, places stayed and activities participated in. As well, I've included plenty of information on the country including:Entry RequirementsLanguageTransportationFood and BeverageCulture& more!
2025-05-141h 28UP IN THE CLOWDSAmerican Road TripJoined this week by my good friend Lukas to discuss our summer road trip through the U S A.Camping with the cowsAngel's LandingDrinking beers at Lake PowellGrand CanyoningHookers in VegasGetting a visa in Pismo Beach& much much more!
2025-05-091h 25UP IN THE CLOWDSA Different PerspectiveThis week's episode is a little different. A while back, I sat down with Sera in a flipped interview - from host, to the hot seat. Tune in to learn about my inspiration behind the trip, as well as my thoughts towards travel, life and the greater meaning.
2025-04-161h 09UP IN THE CLOWDSThe Flying DutchmanJoined this week by Thijs to discuss his travels up to date including stories from Costa Rica and Panama.Volunteering in Costa RicaGetting filthy at Filthy Friday in Bocas del ToroClimbing the daunting Baru VolcanoChilling at the Lost and Found hostelSailing the San Blas Islands& much more!
2025-04-091h 37UP IN THE CLOWDSSababa Livin'Joined this week by Hod to discuss his travels up to date including stories from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama which we travelled together.Exploring local markets in GuatemalaVisiting a town populated by one family7 waterfalls hike in El SalvadorWhite water rafting in La FortunaSalsa dancing in Santa TeresaEnjoying the local cuisine in Puerto Viejo& much more!
2025-04-0247 minUP IN THE CLOWDSBackpacking Central/South AmericaJoined this week by Pat for Part 2 of his travels across the globe.Getting robbedSwimming in a laguna inside a volcanoGetting helicoptered out of La CuidadBiking the "Death Road" in BoliviaHiking Patagonia"Carnivale" in Brazil& MUCH MUCH more
2025-03-262h 55UP IN THE CLOWDSNica VibesJoined this week by another member of the Nicaragua crew - Mikey! We sat down to discuss all things Nicaragua and reminisce over memories made together with the Nica Fam. First meeting at the infamous Treehouse Party Becoming a family in Ometepe Dancing the night away at Wet Wednesday Sunsets and pool parties in San Juan del Sur Popoyo livin' and a secret party & much much more!
2025-03-121h 29UP IN THE CLOWDSLife in AmsterdamJoined this week by another member of the Nicaragua crew - Mac! We sat down to discuss his move to Amsterdam and the quality of life he now experiences in the Dutch city. Warning - this episode was recorded after a night out at the bar, enjoy!Moving to the Netherlands and the culture within AmsterdamCycling to work and living a more simplistic lifestyleThe 25 year drought of the canal ice skating racesCoffee shops and MarijuanaDifferences in quality of life between Glasgow and AmsterdamTax heaven and how it impacts the general population& much much more!!
2025-03-0545 minUP IN THE CLOWDSCouchsurfing - Community and ConnectionJoined this week by another member of the Nicaragua crew - Amber! We sat down to discuss her experience Couchsurfing and the great connections she had made within the community.Meeting her first host a lifelong friend in Monterey, CaliforniaStaying with a Vet on "horse island" in Puerto RicoHow to create a profile and what's requiredHer experience as a hostCouchsurfing gone wrong - the dorm room experienceMaking lifelong connections all around the world& much much more!!
2025-02-2643 minUP IN THE CLOWDSMoving to NorwayJoined this week by another member of the Nicaragua crew - Wayne! We spoke about his move to Norway 10 years ago, and the quality of life he now enjoys.Moving to Norway full-timeGetting integrated into the social cultureDrinking culture and age restrictionsCross country and downhill skiingExperiencing 24 hours of darkness and lightTromso - The Paris of the north& much more!
2025-02-1953 minUP IN THE CLOWDSThe Great NiallJoined this week by another member of the Nicaragua crew - Niall! We discussed his travel experiences with his father and the unique bond they formed through travel.Finding "companionship" in ThailandBecoming the duck King for a dayRiding the Ha Giang loopFood poisoning and a fart gone wrongReminiscing over our time in Nicaragua& much much more!
2025-02-1249 minUP IN THE CLOWDSBackpacking Australia during CovidJoined today by our first member of the Nicaragua crew - Kat! We've been travelling together for two weeks now, and finally found time to sit down to share some stories.
Travelling around Australia during Covid
Working at a Roadhouse in Darwin
Road Trippin' through Western Australia
Working at the sheep farm
Feeding pet crocodiles
Taken for a helicopter ride
& much much more!
2025-02-0549 minUP IN THE CLOWDSTuk Tuks in ThailandJoined today by my good friend Deven to discuss our three week trip in Thailand.
Couples massage
Two guys, one scooter
The coconut story
Full moon fiasco
Overnight bus panic attack
Elephant sanctuary
& plenty plenty more!
2025-01-292h 04UP IN THE CLOWDSEuro TripPaige joined us this week to discuss her recent trip to Europe.
Beach life in Venice
Gelato in Milan
Circus in Geneva
"Disney Europe" in France
Cuisine in Belgium
Red Light District in Amsterdam
& plenty more!
2025-01-222h 29UP IN THE CLOWDSExploring the OutbackJoined this week by my friend Pat to discuss his time in Australia!
4x4'ing Fraser Island
Working in the mines of Perth
Exploring SE Asia on days off
Playing rugby
& much more!
2025-01-151h 17UP IN THE CLOWDSRoad Trip Through the MaritimesJoined today by my friend Dan to discuss his trip to The Maritimes.
Getting "Screeched" in
George Street pub crawl
Camping and landscapes
Seafood and Ice Berg beer
& more!
2025-01-081h 03UP IN THE CLOWDSJapanJoined today by my good friend Harrison to discuss his experiences in Japan.
Teaching English in the middle of nowhere
Drinking too much rice wine
Staying at pod-hotels
Affordability/Transportation/Languages
Tourist vs Traveler
Penis festival
& much more!
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