"Travel is more than the seeing of sights. It is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living."

- Miriam Beard

THE HULA – MORNING LIGHT — straight from the shores of Canggu, this playlist from The Hula Café is like a warm Balinese sunrise in audio form.

Just like the café itself, this mix is all about connection, creativity, and celebrating the sweet spot between surf culture and soulful living. Think colourful plant-based eats, ocean views, and a community that actually gives a damn.

📍You’ll find The Hula (and more places that actually matter) in our Bali e-guide — packed with hidden gems and local recs that are kind to the planet and good to its people. ✌🏻

🚄 Catch me if you can: China’s new maglev train travels as fast as a Boeing 737. Bye bye plane, hello train!

💁🏻‍♀️ Table for one, please: These summer solo date ideas are all about falling back in love with your own company, and your own backyard.

🚢 Cruise control: Cruises aren’t usually our vibe but Hurtigruten’s new Open Village invites travellers into Norway’s rural coastal communities with deep local integration.

💼 For job seekers: One of our favourite non-profits, Planeterra is hiring a fully remote (Canada/US) Development Manager to help expand their network and amplify global impact.

Once Again Hostel

📍 Bangkok, Thailand
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Tucked into Bangkok’s historic Old Town, Once Again Hostel is more than just a base for exploring temples and street food — it’s a gateway into the heart of the city’s living culture.

This locally-run hostel is deeply connected to its neighbours, with an entire section of its site dedicated to nearby communities like Ban Bat — the last place in Bangkok where artisans still handcraft alms bowls for monks, a tradition passed down through generations. Wander the area and you might meet some of these makers, lovingly illustrated on the hostel’s website to guide your steps.

At Once Again, the focus is on slow, thoughtful travel. Staff are quick to offer recommendations that support nearby street vendors, artists, and family-run shops.

What makes this place different? Its commitment to honouring the people who make Bangkok special. By centering local stories, crafts, and community relationships, Once Again is proof that travel can uplift the places we visit — not just pass through them.

In this week’s What’s Hot & What’s Not, meet Sheyla — a Puerto Rican-born, Florida-raised, Germany-based mama, artist, and advocate for conscious travel. Sheyla guides mindful travellers to experience Puerto Rico with heart, helping them connect to the island’s culture through native-curated, community-rooted experiences. Her mission? To inspire travel that honours people, place, and purpose.

🔥 What’s Hot

Travel to Puerto Rico to see the Puerto Rican mega-star, Bad Bunny, perform at his residency on the island.

❄️ What’s Not

Booking tours on big travel platforms like Victor, TripAdvisor, or Booking.com.

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