Picking up the ukulele in Bali highlighted a trend of sonic souvenirs among nomads

Julia Robinson · 2026-02-22T04:00:47.530369+00:00

More remote workers are learning local instruments, creating auditory memories tied to each stop.

Ever get a song stuck in your head from a specific place? I still hum that tune from a Lisbon tram ride years ago.

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In Marrakech, I recorded street musicians to capture the vibe, similar to @jade_hall's Lisbon tram tune.

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Thought souvenirs were silly until a street song became my favorite memory.

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