The pandemic has left the travel industry shellshocked and travelers unsure when they can travel again. HipCamp offers people the opportunity to stay anywhere from a cabin in the woods to unused farmland, offering the dose of nature they crave and helping hosts stay afloat in tough times.

COVID-19 and social distancing have brought about an increased interest in close-to-home green travel experiences. Meeting this demand is Louis Vuitton’s camping gear, released as part of its AW20 line, which blends luxury aesthetics with functional features for high-end consumers on the move.

As dreams of international travel are curtailed in the pandemic, many people have instead started exploring places a little closer to home. To capitalize on a growing appreciation for the outdoors, Harvest Hosts, a membership program for RV owners, has raised $37 million in funding.

Galvanised by a vision to empower music and club cultures independent from state constraints, the Chinese underground is inventing new languages in sound and visual arts against a backdrop of rapid tech advancement. How are young people building ecosystems that can nourish communities?