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Bali Is Not a New Life. It’s a Test of the Old One

Most people who move to Bali say they are starting a new life. What they usually mean is that they are leaving an old one. The distin…
Cheap Land in Bali Is Rarely Cheap in the Long Run

Almost everyone who considers buying land in Bali hears the same sentence early on. “It’s cheap compared to back home.” Sometimes it is. …
You Can Live in Bali for Years and Still Be a Guest

Bali is often described as welcoming. People smile easily. Conversations feel warm. Strangers are polite. For newcomers, it creates the impre…
Why Bali Is Not the Right Place to Retire

Bali is often described as a retirement paradise. Warm weather. Lower living costs. Friendly people. A slower pace of life. On the surfac…
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