Filming at a lakeside village in China's picturesque Dali prefecture, Travelogue hosts Tianran He, Jack Klumpp and Alex McCutcheon find themselves at an establishment that is two parts coffee house, eight parts photography studio, swarming with professional photographers and dedicated influencers all striving for that perfect cover photo against the shimmering Erhai Lake. They reflect on the almost mystical allure that has led travelers, past and present, to fall in love with Dali and never want to leave. Over an elegantly served Americano, they discuss how coffee production, redevelopment, and modern tourism trends are reshaping this idyllic corner of the world.