About this episode

The episode discusses the unifying power of travel as exemplified by the World Cup, personal travel plans, and recovery from kidney stones.

Why the World Cup Proves Travel Brings People Together | My Updated 2026 Travel Plans & Recovering From Kidney Stones This week I'm sharing a more personal update as I recover from kidney stones, reflect on the incredible atmosphere surrounding the FIFA World Cup, and look ahead to an exciting second half of the year packed with travel. After a slower start to 2026, I'm finally getting ready to hit the road again with trips to Toronto, Estonia, Finland, Paris and French Polynesia. I also share how this period away from travelling has helped me rethink my content, my business and what I want the future of Winging It to look like. I also explain why I believe the World Cup is one of the greatest examples of how travel brings people together. From the incredible hospitality shown by Mexican fans to England supporters, to thousands of people from different cultures celebrating side by side, it's a reminder that travel creates understanding, respect and unforgettable memories. Finally, I open up about dealing with kidney stones over the past couple of weeks, what it's taught me about appreciating everyday life, and why I'm looking forward to getting back out into the world once…

People in this episode

Host: Winging It

Topics covered

• World Cup
• travel
• personal update
• hospitality
• kidney stones
• future travel plans

Keywords

• World Cup
• travel
• hospitality
• kidney stones
• 2026 travel plans
• personal update
• cultural understanding

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Toronto, Estonia, Finland, Paris, French Polynesia

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