What if a song could take you somewhere you've never been? Or transport you straight back to a beach, a bus ride, or an open road on the other side of the world?
In this solo episode I'm sharing the songs that have shaped my travel life — from the early days of dreaming about the world from my bedroom, through my first big adventure in 2013, all the way to life on the road today.
Some of these songs painted pictures of places before I'd ever set foot there. Others are locked forever to a specific moment — a sweaty dance floor in Thailand, a hungover bus ride through New Zealand, a road trip across Canada that changed everything.
Seven songs. A lifetime of wanderlust. And one or two choices that might genuinely surprise you.
Whether you're a seasoned traveller or still dreaming of that first big trip, this one might just make you want to book a flight, hire a campervan and disappear.
🎵 Matt Monro 🎵 Kid Francescoli 🎵 David Guetta feat. Sia 🎵 Jim Reeves 🎵 Sérgio Mendes 🎵 Percy Faith 🎵 Tiësto
What songs do this for you? Drop me a message — I'd love to know.
📍 Next episode: 10 Campervan Road Trips on the Winging It Bucket List
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Songs That Invoke Travel Memories
01:05 – Why Music & Travel Are Deeply Connected
02:35 – Song #1: On Days Like These – The Italian Job & The Alps Inspiration
04:20 – Song #2: Moon (And It Went Like) – Ultimate Road Trip Anthem
06:05 – Song #3: Titanium – Southeast Asia Party Memories (2013)
07:55 – Bonus Mentions: Swedish House Mafia & Avicii
08:35 – Song #4: Welcome to My World – Early Travel Dreams & Tropical Escapes
10:15 – Song #5: Mas Que Nada – Australia Mine Job & Brazil World Cup Motivation
12:20 – Song #6: Theme from A Summer Place – Dreaming of Paradise & Cook Islands
14:05 – Song #7: Elements of Life – New Zealand Bus Journeys & Backpacker Life
15:25 – Bonus: XFM Podcast – Road Tripping New Zealand Laughs
16:10 – Reflections: Road Trips, Beaches & Travel Themes
17:20 – Why “Moon” Is My Defining Travel Song
18:15 – Outro + Next Episode (Future Road Trips List)
19:10 – Final Outro & Call to Action
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Host/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James Hammond
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