We meet the sibling trio behind Sungai Watch, a nonprofit on the tropical island of Bali that is removing plastic from Indonesia's rivers.
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The best part of Bali has, by far, been the people, he said: "I've always experienced people's willingness to help."...
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There's a common refrain that things in Bali are cheap — and that's not necessarily true, they said.
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Coming from big cities, the couple was used to efficiency and getting things done quickly. That's not what they found in Bali.
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The front section of the house is shielded by a giant insect net to prevent mosquitoes. There's even an indoor garden to help keep the place cool.
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More and more foreigners are interested in owning property in Bali — be it for investment purposes or to call home.
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Seven years ago, they sold their teenagers the idea of a yearlong sabbatical in Bali as a break from stressful NYC life and a chance to see the rest of Asia.