Sounds like a dream setup. Grab a good portable mic, hit those spots when the light is just right, and don’t worry about perfect timing—raw ambience is what makes the story feel alive. In the studio you can layer those field recordings with synth pads or percussion that echo the environment, maybe use reverb to stretch the sound so it feels like you’re still in that place. Mix it so the field takes the front seat for texture, then add melodic elements that complement the mood, not overpower it. Keep experimenting with different processing—delay, spectral manipulation—so the field record turns into a soundscape that still carries the heartbeat of the location. Trust the process, tweak until it feels like a sonic postcard.