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☆ Biden fades from view as he exits the world stage
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Kevin Liptak | Kayla Tausche | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Mauro Pimentel/AFP/Getty ImagesThe moment was a fluke, the type of logistical error that’s almost inevitable at gatherings of almost two dozen world leaders. Yet it was difficult to ignore the impression it left: that Biden is disappearing from view as the world turns its attention to his successor. What members of Biden’s team have been willing to acknowledge is how little they actually know about what Trump and his team may be planning. In Lima and Rio de Janiero, Biden fielded no questions from the press and his aides spoke only off-camera. Reporters had opportunities to ask Biden questions at the G20 summit in Rome in 2021, in Bali in 2022, and in Vietnam in 2023, following the summit’s conclusion in India the prior day.

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☆ The world’s longest-range, single-aisle plane is poised to shake up transatlantic travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Launch of the Airbus A321XLRIt’s slim, it’s sleek, it has a third fuel tank, and it’s ready to open up unexplored long-haul routes. Iberia’s 182-seat plane is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft, with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (a little over 5,400 miles). In Italy, the historic city of Florence is banning key boxes used by short-term rental landlords and loudspeakers used by tour guides. The planes used for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights – between Singapore and New York – are getting a makeover.

Persons: Miquel Ros, Joanna McIsaac, Ed Kierklo, ”, Donald Trump Organizations: CNN, Airbus, Spain’s, Irish, Aer Lingus, Aviation, Singapore Airlines, Trump Locations: overtourism, Florence, California, France, Spain’s Iberia, Madrid, Boston, New York, Istanbul, Dublin, Ireland, Nashville, Indianapolis, Iberia, Italy, Venice, Lisbon, Indonesian, Bali, Europe, Singapore, CNN California, Afghanistan, Paris, Japan

It all started with a summer project when he was 12 and "super into the game Minecraft," Guo tells CNBC Make It. He recently moved from Southern California to Bali, Indonesia, where he splits a villa with friends and spends his free time surfing. The expense is well worth it for high-quality food, Guo says: "One of the best parts about Bali is how clean and healthy the food is. "Most of my expenses go towards food, but if I do spend money, it's typically towards gifts for family or my girlfriend." As far as what he doesn't spend on, "I absolutely refuse to spend money on things that depreciate in value," like luxury goods, Guo says.

Persons: Steven Guo's, Guo, Steven Guo, Roth, frugally, China who's, We're Organizations: CNBC, University of California, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Transportation Locations: Southern California, Bali, Ruda Putra, Indonesia, Irvine, U.S, Philippines, UK, India, California, Canggu, Portugal, Australia, Hawaii, China, Canada

☆ China and India should manage their differences, Xi tells Modi in first formal talks in 5 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

India and China, two of the world’s biggest economies, have maintained strong trade ties despite the military and diplomatic tensions. India said the two leaders have directed their officials to take further steps to stabilize all aspects of bilateral ties. Modi put forward ideas for improving and developing bilateral relations, to which Xi agreed in principle, CCTV added without elaborating. Modi and Xi had not held formal bilateral talks since then, although both participated in multilateral events. Their last bilateral summit talks were held in October 2019 in the southern Indian town of Mamallapuram.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, Modi, Xi, ” Modi, Vikram Misri, ” Organizations: Indian, CCTV, Doordarshan, Mutual, New Locations: Russia, India, China, Kazan, New Delhi, Beijing, Ladakh, Mamallapuram, Bali, Johannesburg

☆ When I moved to Bali 10 years ago it was poised to be a new Silicon Valley. Now, it's overcrowded and touristy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Christin Baumgarten, 39, about living in Bali with her husband and two kids. I moved to Bali from Berlin in April 2014. I moved to Bali when it was becoming known as an emerging startup hubI initially just planned to stay in Bali for the length of the three-month internship. Related storiesI was lonely at first, but now I have a husband and 2 kids hereInitially, I found Bali a bit lonely. Another is that following the Ukraine war, lots of people from Russia and Ukraine have moved to Bali.

Persons: —, Christin Baumgarten, I'd, I've, we've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Tourism Locations: Bali, Berlin, Silicon Valley, Indonesian, Sumatra, Germany, Bali ., Ukraine, Russia, Renon

☆ I moved to Bali and turned my life into a 'workcation.' There are struggles, but every day feels like a beach day now.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Kaila Yu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We stayed for 10 months and fell in love with the place for its optimal work-life balance and gorgeous weather. My current job understands my remote work lifestyle and allows me to work from anywhere. AdvertisementI miss being close to my family, but I don't miss MelbourneI don't miss Melbourne much, except for being close to family and friends. However, remote work in digital marketing has allowed me to turn my life into a workcation. I've found a way to balance work and leisure, making every day feel like a beach day.

Persons: —, Eliot Davenport, It's, I've, OnlyFans influencers, Manseen Logan Organizations: Service, Business, Bali, pats, Melbourne Locations: Melbourne, Australia, Guatemala, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Albania, United States, Croatia, Bali, Menjangan, West Bali, Amed, North, America, Orange County, Savannah , Georgia, mlogan

☆ I moved from the UK to Australia after a divorce and extreme burnout. I'm unbelievably happy with my life change.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ruth Faulkner, a 34-year-old digital nomad based in Australia. I have very close friends in Australia, so I decided to move there to be with them in January. There are some cultural differences between the UK and Australia, but they've mostly felt minor. I'm unbelievably happy with my life changeI feel like I've embraced and accepted myself instead of trying to fit into a box. With the time difference, cost, and time required for travel, Australia can feel far away from everything, but so far, my life here outweighs this.

Persons: —, Ruth Faulkner, It's, couldn't, I've, what's Organizations: Service, Accenture, Business Locations: Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, London, Isle of Wight, Port Noarlunga, France, Europe, Bali, Asia Pacific

☆ I quit my job at Meta and traveled to Bali to find myself — but 2 months later, I moved back into my parents' house more confused than ever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Tess Martinelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Simone Landis, a 29-year-old from San Francisco who quit her job at Meta. In the fall of 2022, I quit my job and booked a flight to Bali in pursuit of my very own Eat, Pray, Love experience. AdvertisementMy events job at Meta was tough to transition onlineI started working at Meta in the fall of 2019 within its global security department. Related storiesI quit my job and flew to BaliI quit my job at Meta in the fall of 2022, didn't renew my lease, and booked a two-month trip to Bali. Now, I'm working more hours and taking on more responsibility and creative liberties.

Persons: —, Simone Landis, It's, I'd, Bali I, I'm, it's, Tess Martinelli, tmartinelli@businessinsider.com Organizations: Service, Meta, Business Locations: San Francisco, Bali, Bay, Meta

☆ I spent 18 months and $34,000 traveling the world, and felt more lost than ever—4 lessons I learned about happiness
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Helen Zhao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I had quit my dream job as a video journalist to heal my burnout and find happiness beyond traditional measures of success and prestige. Happiness is not about extremes, but balanceFor years, I thought working my dream job would bring me the ultimate happiness. I realized that I won't find lasting happiness unless I'm living a life balanced between adventure, rest, productivity, and learning. I realized that I won't find lasting happiness unless I'm living a life balanced between adventure, rest, productivity, and learning. I was jealous — my life felt lame in comparison to the epic, picture-perfect lives they seemed to lead.

Persons: I'd, Helen Zhao, doesn't Locations: Los Angeles, South America, Asia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Patagonia, Los Angeles and New York City, Southeast Asia, LA, Bali

☆ Her daughter struggled in school with dyslexia, so she moved all 3 kids to Bali to try hands-on learning in bamboo classrooms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

"And I knew it would just get harder and harder for her once she got to intermediate and high school." That's when she learned about the Green School in Bali, Indonesia, known for its sustainability-focused curriculum and eco-friendly bamboo campus . "I remember getting up and telling the family, 'We're moving to Bali for the Green School,'" Jackie said. There are around 70 Indonesian students at Green School Bali, of which half are on full scholarships, he said. Yearly tuition fees at Green School Bali do not come cheap.

Persons: —, Mila, Jackie Easthope, Jackie, SONNY TUMBELAKA, John Hardy, Cynthia, Jackie Easthope It's, Kingston, Mads Hedegaard, Hedegaard, Sayoga, Bali Jackie, I'd, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Green School, Getty, Education, Motion, Hardys, Indy, Green, Western Associates of Schools, Colleges, WASC, Green School Bali, Canggu Community Locations: New Zealand, Bali , Indonesia, AFP, Bali, South Africa, Singapore, Kingston, Beraban, Canggu

☆ Tiger populations in Thailand are bouncing back
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Rebecca Cairns | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —As Global Tiger Day rolls around, there’s good news for the big cats in Thailand. Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/WCS ThailandThe DNP began working with WCS to “build and strengthen site-based protection,” says Jornburom. Thailand Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation/WCS ThailandA ‘conservation-dependent species’While Thailand’s success story offers hope, the outlook across the region is not so optimistic. This has left small, isolated tiger populations in Myanmar, Indonesian Sumatra, and peninsular Malaysia — the latter of which is worrying conservationists after a recent spate of tiger deaths. WEFCOM currently boasts most of the country’s tiger population, and has the potential to support up to 2,000 tigers, according to WCS.

Persons: It’s, Pornkamol Jornburom, she’s, ”, Pornkamol, WEFCOM, WCS, Stuart Chapman, they’ve, Chapman, Thailand Chapman, ” Stuart Chapman Organizations: CNN, Initiative, Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife Conservation Society, Tigers, Thailand Department of National Parks , Wildlife, Plant, Patrol, GPS, WWF’s Tigers Locations: Thailand, Wildlife, Kha, Thung, Thung Yai, WEFCOM, Southeast Asia, Singapore, Java, Bali, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesian Sumatra, Malaysia, “ Thailand

☆ I spent 3 nights in Asia's least visited country. It also turned out to be the most expensive.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementIt's one of the world's least-visited countries, making airfare and hotel rates more expensive than many countries in Asia. Only two airlines — the Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink and the local airline Aero Dili — fly between Bali and Dili. Marielle DescalsotaCost of hotel stay for three nights: $500Timor-Leste only has a handful of three-star hotels and no luxury accommodations. I booked an entry-level room for three nights at Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments for around $500, including tax. For activities, I spent $30 on a massage at a traditional Chinese spa and $50 on a half-day scuba diving trip at the coast.

Persons: —, I've, It's, what's, Cristo Rei, Hilton, Burger King, Gloria Jean's, nasi goreng Organizations: Service, Business, Leste, Indonesia, United Nations, Development, Aero Dili, Timor Plaza, Apartments Locations: Europe, Asia, Maldives, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Timor, —, South, Connecticut, Development Asia, Indonesia, Australia, Bali, Dili, Darwin, stopovers, Singapore, Tokyo, guesthouses, Timor Leste

☆ I spent $135 to have dinner in a cave in Bali. The food was delicious, but there are better ways to experience the island.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Clift told me when we met earlier this year in Singapore. Advertisement"The Cave is arguably the most distinctive fine dining experience in Bali," Widyasari said. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThe restaurant has 22 seats, so I made a dinner reservation a few weeks before my trip. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderGetting ready for dinnerOn the night of my visit, it was a full house. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThe first course was a bite-sized crispy pancake topped with bechamel, truffle, and egg-yolk gel.

Persons: —, Ryan Clift, Caroline Usher, Clift, Amanda Goh, It's, it's, Gita Widyasari, Widyasari, amberjack tartare, Mille, Feuille, Turbot, Manjari, Tay Chan Yong, Tay Organizations: Service, Tippling Club, Business, Jacada, Michelin Locations: Singapore, Bali, Asia Pacific, TikTok, Uluwatu, Italian, Australian

☆ I grew up in Norway and live in Bali. I'm learning to blend Asian and Western parenting styles when raising my kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementNow, I'm learning to embrace both Asian and Western parenting styles when raising my kids. The local kids in Bali do that, too, but it's harder to get around Bali on foot. I've noticed that Asian families seem closerHere, parents often sleep with their young kids for a long time. In Norway, parents show love but it's not as common for them to say it out loud. We also have friends with kids, so we often go to someone's house and hang out.

Persons: —, Simen Platou, Jen, I'd, Koji, I've, Amanda Goh, We're, She's, they've, they're, it's, Simen, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Naia, Norway That's Locations: Bali, Florida, Norway, Oslo

☆ A 5-day vacation in Bali 13 years ago changed his entire career plan. Now, he's married with 2 kids and calls the island home.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewIt's been 13 years since Simen Platou moved to Bali from Norway, and he remembers his first visit to the Indonesian island clearly. A week before he was due to depart for Bali, Platou realized he wasn't enjoying his internship at all. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderHis three-bedroom house is a leasehold property on a 20-year lease. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderOn the first floor, there's an open-plan living and dining area, a kitchen, and a home office. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderIn the past couple of years, Platou's been investing in real estate.

Persons: —, Simen Platou, Platou, Jennifer, Simen, Amanda Goh, Kuta, it's, we've, he's, Platou's, He's, you'll, There's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bali, Norway, Vietnam, Indonesian, Kuta, Kerobokan, Pererenan, Canggu

☆ This soccer star who came from nothing has been funding universal basic income in his hometown for years
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewYouTube star Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson recently donated $200,000 toward a universal basic income program in the Ugandan village of Karamoja. A top soccer player who grew up desperately poor has funded a similar initiative in his African hometown for years. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people in a very poor region of Senegal which contributes to their family economy. AdvertisementAl Nassr didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, Jimmy, MrBeast, Donaldson, Sadio Mané, Al Nassr, Mané, Sadio, Visionhaus, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Ferraris, He's, Al Nassr didn't Organizations: Service, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Business, Saudi, Africa, Afrique, barefooted Locations: Ugandan, Karamoja, Saudi, Senegal, Bambali

☆ A millennial couple moved to Bali 2 years ago. Making friends was one of the hardest parts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Nadia Rose and her partner, Steve Willis, moved from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, to Bali in July 2022. Friendships can be hard to forgeIt might be harder to form lasting friendships in Bali than you think. The island can feel like a very transient place, with all the people who come and go from Bali, especially within the expat community, Rose said. Related storiesFor almost a year after they arrived in Bali, Rose said they were so caught up in trying to settle down into their new lives that they weren't able to make any new friends. Things in Bali can be as cheap or as expensive as you'd likeThere's a common refrain that things in Bali are cheap — and that's not necessarily true, Rose said.

Persons: —, Nadia Rose, Steve Willis, Rose, I've, that's, haven't, Denpasar, Bali —, nasi goreng — Organizations: Service, Business, Facebook Locations: Bali, Indonesian, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's, Malaysia

☆ I threw a $30,000 'divorce party' and tossed my wedding ring into the sea
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I hadn't expected it to be so emotional, but the high point of my divorce party was taking a slingshot and launching my wedding ring into the ocean. It might have cost $30,000, but my divorce party was worth every cent. It was one of the reasons I decided to celebrate my new look and new-found freedom with the divorce party. AdvertisementPhilipp kicked off her divorce party with a boudoir shoot —and a black heart cake. As for my wedding ring — a platinum piece from Cartier that I'd bought for myself in Copenhagen for $1,000— we had a mock ceremony when I pitched it into the sea.

Persons: —, Sabrina Philipp, — clapped, Philipp, Sabrina Philipp I, Bonnie, Clyde —, Ashlee Huff, hadn't, lacy, Dom Perignon, Cartier, I'd Organizations: Service, Chicks, Business, University of Florida, Cartier Locations: Bali, Australian, Europe, Scotland, Australia, Denmark, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, New York City, Miami, Canada , California , Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Miami Beach

☆ They left NYC for Bali with their teenagers. 7 years later, their sons are fleeing the nest, and they're selling the villa for $1.89 million.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Amanda Goh/Business Insider"We told them, 'One suitcase each. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderThey knew they wanted to stay near Canggu which is known for its beaches and bustling food scene. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderA cozy, eclectic homeThe couple's six-bedroom home sits in a cul-de-sac, next to a rice field that's been repurposed into a plot to grow cucumbers. The couple has one tip for those who want to build a house in Bali: Don't cut corners. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderKaman added that it might not be wise for anyone without any prior experience to take on such an ambitious project.

Persons: —, Gabi Bondor, Zoltan Kaman, It's, we'd, Bondor, Amanda Goh, Bali didn't, Kaman, aren't, it's Organizations: Service, Green School, Business, Kaman Locations: New York City, Bali, Ubud, New York, Indonesian, India, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Asia, Canggu, Paris

☆ Opinion | The Disastrous Relationship Between Israel, Palestinians and the U.N.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( The Ezra Klein Show | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The international legal system was created to prevent the atrocities of World War II from happening again. The United Nations partitioned historic Palestine to create the states of Israel and Palestine, but also left Palestinians with decades of false promises. So what is international law actually for? Aslı Ü. Bâli is a professor at Yale Law School who specializes in international and comparative law. “The fact that people break the law and sometimes get away with it doesn’t mean the law doesn’t exist and doesn’t have force,” she argues.

Persons: “, Ezra Klein, ” Organizations: United Nations, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Yale Law School Locations: Palestine, Israel, Gaza, Syria, Yemen, Ethiopia

☆ A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early retirement strategy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Rory and Casey Jones built a villa in Bali for 2.287 billion Indonesian rupiah, or about $143,000. AdvertisementFor Rory Jones and his wife Casey, building a house in Bali seemed like a good idea — even though they had never been to Indonesia. The couple, from Tasmania, Australia, dreamed of retiring early, so they spent a lot of time investing in the stock market. Rory and Casey Jones built a villa in Bali. That said, the couple has plans to build more investment properties in Bali in the future.

Persons: Rory, Casey Jones, —, Rory Jones, Casey, Jones, " Jones, videographer, aren't, Propertia Organizations: Service, Global Consulting, Facebook Locations: Bali, Indonesia, Tasmania, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Portugal, Southeast Asia, Bingin, Uluwatu

☆ I've been to 54 countries and have lived in 10. These 5 underrated places are worth the trip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Kate Boardman has visited 54 countries around the world and lived in 10, including the US. She's enjoyed spots like France and Bali but says people should visit underrated places like Oman. I've been to 54 countries and lived in 10, including the US. I also think spots like Cancun are super overrated; there are way cooler places to visit in Mexico. Kate Boardman/@wildkat.wandersI first lived in Guatemala in 2021, where I worked as a teacher at an international school.

Persons: Kate Boardman, She's, —, I've, Boardman, It's, You've, they're, @wildkat.wanders, Kate Boardman There's, There's, you've, Earth Organizations: Service, Antigua —, United Arab Locations: France, Bali, Oman, Ecuador, Guatemala, Massachusetts, Germany, Tblisi , Georgia, Paris, London, Cancun, Mexico, Iran, Maharloo, Georgia, Tbilisi, It's, Soviet Union, Kazbegi , Georgia, Turkish, Central America, Costa Rica, Tikal, Guatemala City, Antigua, Boardman, Livingston , Guatemala, El, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Muscat, Caribbean

☆ I lived in Bali for 2 months. These 7 popular tourist spots were not worth the hype.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Jonathan Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I spent two months living in one of my bucket-list destinations — the tropical island of Bali. The beaches were mostly a letdownThe beaches in Bali aren't necessarily bad, and some are really nice. But walking anywhere in Ubud felt far more chaotic than the romantic drama "Eat, Pray, Love" depicts. Jonathan LevinIndonesia's Gili Islands are not technically part of Bali, but ferry trips to it are popular among Bali visitors, so it feels worth mentioning. AdvertisementOn one side of the island, there's a very narrow strip of sand that seemed to be mostly privatized.

Persons: —, Hugo Amaral, Jonathan Levin, Ubud, I'm, Canggu, pesky, Jonathan Levin Indonesia's Organizations: Service, Business, Gili Locations: Southeast Asia, Bali . Bali, Bali, it's, Nusa Penida, Ubud, Central

☆ Bali Nyepi: Why one of the world’s most popular islands falls completely silent for a day
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

This is Nyepi, Balinese New Year. Amanda Syrowatka, owner of the Viceroy Bali, helps manage expectations for hotel guests during Nyepi. The day before Nyepi is Ngrupuk, when giant monster effigies called ogoh ogoh, representing evil spirits, are paraded around by local children. While some tourists plan to come to Bali for Nyepi specifically to witness or take part in the holiday, some find themselves there unexpectedly. “While I might not plan a trip around Nyepi,” says Bigg, “I certainly wouldn’t mind being in Bali for it again.

Persons: CNN —, Amanda Syrowatka, Viceroy Bali, Nyepi, ”, Wayan Ari, Putu Sayoga, Agung Parameswara, Margot Biggs, “ Organizations: CNN, Local, School for International Training, Viceroy Locations: CNN — Bali, Indonesia, Bali, Putu, India, Viceroy Bali ., Nyepi, American

☆ I made over $225,000 in a year as a 27-year-old government contractor overseas — and got paid to travel in my free time
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Symoné Berry, a 31-year-old government contractor living in Atlanta. I figured out that I needed to get a CompTIA Security Plus authorization to work in many of the overseas positions. AdvertisementWhen I started, I only had two days off every 10 days and I worked about 92 hours a week. This is money that compensates for the long hours so that staff can travel during their time off. Overseas government contract work requires at least 50 hours a week.

Persons: —, Symoné Berry, it's, I've Organizations: Service, BI, Business, Christopher Newport University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Raytheon, Osan Air Force Base, Overseas, GovTech Locations: Atlanta, Iraq, Afghanistan, Fort, snowiest, Japan, Aomori Prefecture, North Korea, Shibuya, Tokyo, Aomori, Symoné, Symoné Berry Aomori, Taiwan, California, Bali, Symoné Berry South Korea, South Korea, Seoul, —

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