Heya! Our first corals are in the ocean ❤︎

Big love to everyone who bought a copy of our Bali e-guide!

Thanks to you, we’ve officially planted our first set of corals with our friends at Livingseas.

If you’re in Bali, you can even visit our corals at the 6,000sqm coral restoration site by joining a snorkeling or dive trip with Livingseas.

Our e-guide is full of unique experiences like this that show you the island beyond the clichés ;)

Now, back to the usuals… 👇🏻

“Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective.”

– Rick Steves

Listen in to the Armchair Explorer podcast for award-winning storytelling from the world’s greatest adventurers. Each episode features immersive travel documentaries and deep dives into global cultures. From heart-pounding adventures to inspiring reflections, this podcast is a masterclass in exploring the world thoughtfully and living fully.

Share your go-to travel playlist or podcast with us. Whether it's road trip anthems or deep-dive travel stories, we want to hear and feature what fuels your adventures.

🛒 Snack adventures: Grocery store tourism is the latest way to taste a destination, these aisles are your cultural cheat code.

🦁 Puppet show: In a moving art piece for the ages, life-sized animal puppets trekked 20,000 km from the Congo to the Arctic to raise climate awareness.

🌳 Run, Forest, run: A Serbian eco-haven where forest kindergartens, edible gardens, and multigenerational stewardship redefine what travel can grow.

💼 For job seekers: Remote Rebellion is hiring a 100% remote Sales Development Rep (SDR). Help people escape the 9-5, book calls, and drive sales.

Batu Batu

📍 Pulau Tengah, Johor Marine Park, Malaysia
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Tucked away on the off-grid island of Pulau Tengah, Batu Batu is a locally owned all-villa retreat where turquoise waters meet big conservation dreams. Built by local carpenters in the traditional Malay style, the resort weaves sustainability into every detail, from sourcing bamboo and batik from nearby artisans to growing produce in their own organic garden.

Your stay directly fuels Tengah Island Conservation, the on-site NGO that has released over 27,000 endangered sea turtles, restored coral reefs and seagrass beds, and safeguarded 85 km² of protected waters. Beyond nature, Batu Batu invests in people too, providing fair jobs, skills training, and empowering local communities to thrive.

As a founding member of the Malaysia Sustainable Tourism Network, the resort proves that tourism can regenerate ecosystems, empower people, and celebrate cultures.

In this week’s What’s Hot & What’s Not, meet Dale — a New Zealand–born software engineer turned digital nomad. Inspired by his well-traveled parents and sister, Dale knew early on that exploring the world was in his future. After a few years of living the nomad life, he’s learned firsthand what makes travel truly rewarding — and what makes it fall flat.

🔥 What’s Hot

Using the app Journey Pal to discover things around me and record where I've been. There's so much depth to the world and it's tough to really uncover all the history or things available in any given city, so using software tools to help discover that is super helpful.

Beyond that, I also love travelling to unique places. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan were both super underrated. Great food, history and cultures I knew little about. A real adventure.

A reliable spare phone battery.

❄️ What’s Not

Scammers and tourist hotspots. I found so many common travel destinations had far more scammers than the more niche travel locations. Locals too seemed sick of tourists and it's super easy to interact exclusively with other travelers.

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Psst… want to see what all the hype’s about? Flip through the Bali e-guide preview — it’s got a little taste of what’s inside: 100+ curated stays, eats, and experiences that are kind to the planet and good to its people ✌🏻