Winging It Travel Podcast · Monday, September 14, 2026
To break the cycle of longing for past travels, James Hammond suggests accepting that specific trips are finite and cannot be recreated. He advocates for enjoying travel memories without being 'held by them,' recommending strategies like 'smuggling travel into daily life' through local explorations or visiting new museums.
“And I think that's quite important to move on to your next trip. But obviously, if you're not a creator, somehow you're going to have to figure that out. So, I think, just enjoy seeing the memories, but not be held by them because it's a bit torturous to look back on such a great trip. That's something you've got to work on.”
“Smuggling travel into daily life. That's always a good way to try and do it. Going see a new walking path locally, do some micro-curiosities at home, maybe like a new museum.18:21 I've got some stories there and not be too bogged down by the trips I wish I was on. So, it's a good recommendation.”