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☆ Their trip to Bali was going to be a month long. But they fell in love with the island and built a house near the sea, giving up city life for good.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Amanda Goh/Business InsiderInitially, they planned to use Bali as a base to travel around Asia. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"It was very busy, very loud, and a lot of traffic," Lucie said. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderBuilding the home took about four months, and they estimate they spent about $70,000 on the build. Amanda Goh/Business InsiderFor instance, the couple's house is supported by six steel pillars and made from local brick. Amanda Goh/Business Insider"How much material was extracted from the ground, transported, and transformed?

Persons: —, Lucie Yu, Lucie, Tanguy, Amanda Goh, Tony Gwilliam, Gwilliam, R, Buckminster Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Bali, Lombok, Paris, Asia, Kerobokan, Canggu, Kediri

☆ A real-estate agent shares 3 things people should know before they build a home in Bali
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

More and more foreigners are interested in owning property in Bali, either for investment purposes or to call home. AdvertisementBusiness Insider spoke to Nathan Ryan, a real-estate agent, about three things people should know before building a house in Bali. Since foreigners can't own land titles in Bali, those who want to buy land in Bali typically do so on a leasehold basis. Make sure the street leading to your plot has a nameWhen looking for leasehold property in Bali, make sure there's a public road leading to it. "There have been times when property has been locked in, because it might look like there's a road there to the land you're looking at.

Persons: —, Marisa Jaya, Nathan Ryan, Ryan, hadn't, you've Organizations: Service, Business, Bali Realty, Google Locations: Indonesian, Bali, Bali's Badung, Indonesia, Bandung Regency, Bali ., Seminyak

☆ Tom Brady says he struggles to find something to do during retirement that's as thrilling as football
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Brady, who retired from the NFL last year, says he misses playing football professionally. He told Us Weekly that "nothing's going to replace the thrill" of being on the field with his teammates. Since retirement, he's been investing in various sports teams and is set to start commentating for Fox Sports in the fall. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTom Brady, 46, may have retired from the NFL over a year ago, but he's still getting used to it.

Persons: Tom Brady, he's, —, Brady Organizations: NFL, Fox Sports, Service, Weekly

☆ Céline Dion says that almost anything — even happiness — can trigger the symptoms of her stiff-person syndrome
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCéline Dion says the symptoms of her stiff-person syndrome can be easily triggered by almost anything, including laughter. Walking wobbly," Dion told Kotb. Related storiesThe "My Heart Will Go On" singer first announced that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome in December 2022. There is no cure for stiff-person syndrome, but there are ways for patients to manage their condition , including through medication and therapy. AdvertisementIn April, Dion told Vogue France that she goes to therapy five days a week and trains "like an athlete" as part of her treatment plan.

Persons: —, Dion, Hoda Kotb, Kotb, Irene Taylor Brodsky, Celine Dion, Taylor, cramp, Brodsky, Céline Dion Organizations: Service, NBC, Business, National Institute of Neurological Disorders, Organization for Rare Disorders, Vogue France

☆ Naomi Campbell had 2 kids after 50 and has a message for young women who don't want to be moms: 'You will change your mind'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Naomi Campbell, 54, reveals she had her two children via surrogacy and that she is a single mother. But my mum had nothing and she made it work," Campbell told The Times. She added that many young women aren't interested in being mothers but believes they'll eventually change their minds. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Naomi Campbell, Campbell, aren't, they'll, — Organizations: The Times, Service, Business

☆ 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

☆ Dolly Parton, 78, says there's only thing that would compel her to retire
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewDolly Parton, 78, isn't planning on retiring anytime soon — and there's only one reason she would ever step away from her career. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Related storiesThe country legend also featured on Beyoncé's latest album "Cowboy Carter," and announced at the CMA Fest that a biographical musical titled "Hello, I'm Dolly" will arrive on Broadway in 2026. I got to get some more groceries on the shelf and sell some more pies and cakes and brownies," Parton said at the CMA Fest, per Entertainment Tonight.

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☆ Amy Robach says dating T.J. Holmes lets her embrace her 'feminine energy.' He won't let her pay for their dates.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewAmy Robach says she rediscovered her "feminine energy" after she started dating her former colleague T.J. Holmes. During the conversation, Ouimet said women should be tapping into their feminine energy to attract a male partner. "All the power is in the feminine energy," Ouimet told the couple. "When a woman is truly in your feminine energy, it is magnetic, and so many things will happen for you because you're in that abundance receiving mode." Not paying for datesIn a May 20 episode of their podcast, Robach said Holmes doesn't let her pay on any of their dates.

Persons: —, Amy Robach, T.J, Holmes, Amy, Thalia Ouimet, Ouimet, Robach, she's, I've, Holmes doesn't, There's, Ouibet, It's, Nelly Sudri, Nadeen Hui Organizations: Service, Business, doer, ABC, ABC News, BI

☆ Christina Applegate says MS has left her with little will to survive: 'I don't enjoy living'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewChristina Applegate says that she is experiencing a period of depression as a result of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, is a chronic neurological disease that causes varying symptoms that affect vision, speech, and mobility. This isn't the first time that Applegate has been open about the difficulties she's faced while living with multiple sclerosis. AdvertisementIn March, during an interview with People alongside Sigler, Applegate shared that she's been hospitalized "many times" for her symptoms. "They don't know what's wrong, but we're pretty sure my stomach and my intestines are not very good friends.

Persons: —, Christina Applegate, Applegate, Jamie, Lynn Sigler, Sigler, I'm, I've, Sigler —, it's, she's Organizations: Service, Business, Netflix, New York Times

☆ Miley Cyrus isn't sold on becoming a mom, and she's not alone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Miley Cyrus doesn't know if she ever wants to be a mom. "I'm 31 now, and I still don't know if I want kids or not," she told W Magazine. In an interview with W Magazine published on June 3, the "Flowers" singer opened up about growing older and being comfortable with herself. "I love being an adult," Cyrus told W Magazine. "I have a rule that I don't look up or don't look down at anyone.

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☆ A med student wanted to simplify his life, so he spent $33,000 turning a van into a tiny house. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Ethan Liebross went for a less common housing option: He lives full-time in a van — a 2015 Ford Transit that he turned into a mobile, off-grid home. Ethan LiebrossAlthough he grew up on a farm in New Jersey, he's no stranger to van life. AdvertisementDuring his gap year, he had lived out of another van while working as a freelance writer for local newspapers. "So I decided to convert a little camper van — a Ford Transit Connect — and I traveled around the US." "We worked together on the weekends or when he came home from work," Liebross said.

Persons: —, Ethan Liebross, he's, Liebross, he'd, who's, He's, I'd, I'm Organizations: Service, Ford Transit, Business, Ford Transit Connect, Facebook Locations: New Jersey, California

☆ Sofia Vergara says her accent will never allow her to play a scientist or astronaut
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSofia Vergara, 51, says that her accent hinders her ability to play certain roles onscreen. "I did 11 years on 'Modern Family,' but it was almost playing myself in a way," Vergara said. "And when I decide to do something different, it's hard because this accent is beautiful, but it's like, I cannot be a scientist, I cannot be an astronaut." To tackle accent bias, three Stanford students even founded a real-time accent translation startup that can convert people's voices into different accents while speaking. A representative for Vergara did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.

Persons: —, Sofia Vergara, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Jodie Foster, Brie Larson —, Vergara, Foster, Gloria, Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Griselda, Griselda Blanco —, I've, Jessica Spence Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Business, Netflix, The Society, Personality, Stanford, Spanish, El Locations: LA, Colombia

☆ Their landlord hiked their rent by 25%, so they applied for the NYC housing lottery. On the 25th try, luck was on their side.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewIn 2021, Brynne McManimie and Peter Romano lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. "That's when we were like, 'OK, let's just try the housing lottery,'" McManimie added. AdvertisementAlthough applying is free, each household must meet specific income requirements to qualify for a lottery apartment. Brynne McManimie and Peter Romano"It's definitely smaller than our old apartment," McManimie said. Advertisement"We're really happy and very thankful that New York City has an affordable housing lottery.

Persons: —, Brynne McManimie, Peter Romano, let's, Brynne, Peter Romano Matthew Dunivan, there's, McManimie, Clinton Hill, Romano, it's, There's, It's Organizations: Service, Business, New Yorker, New York City Department of Housing Preservation, Housing Development Corporation, The New York Times, New York Times, New Locations: Greenpoint , Brooklyn, New, West Coast, New York, Greenpoint —, Clinton, RentHop.com, Clinton Hill, Poconos, New York City

☆ Lily Allen says her husband, actor David Harbour, controls the apps on her phone
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Lily Allen says her husband, David Harbour, has control over the apps she has on her phone. "It has no browsing capability and no social media, but you can still have Uber and Spotify," she told The Sunday Times. AdvertisementLily Allen, 39, says her husband, David Harbour, has control over the apps that she has on her phone. It has no browsing capability and no social media, but you can still have Uber and Spotify," Allen told The Sunday Times. "My husband is the caregiver on it, so he controls what I'm allowed to have as an app on my phone."

Persons: Lily Allen, David Harbour, —, Miquita Oliver, Allen Organizations: Sunday Times, Service, Business

☆ US sea route for Gaza aid isn't working, say Pentagon and UN
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewThe $320 million pier project to deliver aid to Gaza has yet to connect goods with the people who need them. Humanitarian aid groups have criticized Israel for not letting enough aid trucks into Gaza, keeping critical crossing closed, and creating logistical hurdles. The temporary pier was only anchored on a beach in Gaza last Thursday, the US Central Command said in a statement on its website. As of Tuesday, 569 metric tons of aid have been delivered to the Gaza port, Ryder said. In March, five children in Gaza were killed by an aid parcel with a malfunctioning parachute.

Persons: —, Pat Ryder, Gaza haven't, Israel, Steve Taravella, Ryder Organizations: Service, Business, UN, Pentagon, CNN, Food, Associated Press, AP, US Central Command, US Army Locations: Gaza, Israel

☆ Take a look inside Graceland, the Memphis mansion that Elvis Presley called home. His granddaughter is fighting a forced sale.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

It's been 47 years since Elvis Presley died, but legions of fans still flock to Memphis, Tennessee, to see the sprawling Graceland estate the star once called home. Rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley stands in front of his Graceland estate. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesPer the official Graceland website, Presley lived in the mansion from 1957 until his death in 1977. Located off a highway that was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard in 1971, the two-story residence sits on 13.8 acres of land. According to the website, it has hosted over 20 million visitors from across the globe.

Persons: It's, Elvis Presley, Michael Ochs, Presley, Presley's, Lisa Marie Presley, Lisa Marie's, Riley Keough Organizations: Michael Ochs Archives, Graceland, Naussany Locations: Memphis , Tennessee, Graceland, USA

☆ A brutal heat wave in Mexico is causing monkeys to drop dead from trees
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Soaring temperatures in Mexico are causing monkeys to fall dead from trees. Dehydration killed the monkeys "within a matter of minutes," biologist Gilberto Pozo told the AP. Research has shown that extreme heat, on average, cost the global economy $16 trillion between 1993 and 2013. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on the culture & business of sustainability — delivered weekly to your inbox. Up to 85 howler monkeys were found dead in Tabasco in southeast Mexico, where temperatures this week are forecast to surpass 113 degrees Fahrenheit, Reuters reported, citing local media.

Persons: Gilberto Pozo Organizations: AP, Research, Service, Reuters, International Union for Conservation of, Business Locations: Mexico, Tabasco

☆ He fell in love with Thailand while traveling in his 20s. Now 40, he's back and has built his dream 'James Bond' luxury villa.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThe first time Johnny Ward went to Chiang Mai, Thailand, he was 22. Johnny Ward on a scooter in front of his house in Chiang Mai, Thailand. But after traveling the world, Ward realized that Chiang Mai still had his heart. Johnny Ward/onestepforwardWard said he spent 13 million Thai baht building the home and another 3.5 million Thai baht furnishing it, or about $460,000 in total. It would have been difficult for him to have all the things he wanted if he had bought an existing home in Chiang Mai, Ward said.

Persons: —, Johnny Ward, Chiang, Ward, Chiang Mai, James Bond, onestepforward, Jaa, he's, onestepforward Ward, hadn't, I'm, She's, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Homes, James Edition Locations: Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia, Australia, Miami, Ibiza, Ireland, Homes Thailand, onestepforward

☆ Cher says she plans to celebrate her 78th birthday with a pillow over her head and screaming
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

She told Entertainment Tonight that she plans to celebrate her birthday by "putting my pillow over my head and screaming." The "Believe" singer previously said she'll continue to wear jeans and have long hair even when she's 80. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . During the red carpet, Cher told Entertainment Tonight that she plans to celebrate her birthday by "putting my pillow over my head and screaming."

Persons: Cher, she'll, —, Bob Mackie Organizations: Entertainment, Service, Business Locations: Los Angeles

☆ Cardi B says she doesn't want to rely on her parents to care for her kids: 'They mine'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cardi B says she doesn't want to be over-reliant on others to care for her two kids — not even her parents. She told Rolling Stone that since she gave birth to her children, she is responsible for them. Childcare costs in the US are rising, forcing many working millennial parents to seek alternative solutions. AdvertisementCardi B is a hands-on mom who doesn't want to be over-reliant on others to care for her kids — not even her parents. "I had them kids," she told Rolling Stone.

Persons: Cardi, —, Stone, Kulture Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Madonna says nobody told her as a child that her mom was dying: 'she disappeared and there was no explanation'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Madonna honored her mother, who died from breast cancer at 30, in a Mother's Day Instagram post. "Nobody told me my mother was dying," the singer, 65, wrote in the caption, recounting her childhood. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMadonna paid tribute to her mother, who died aged 30 after a battle with breast cancer, in an emotional Mother's Day post. On Sunday, the pop star uploaded an Instagram post and recalled what it felt like as a child.

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☆ Olivia Munn, 43, says she froze her eggs for the third time after getting diagnosed with breast cancer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Olivia Munn told Vogue she underwent egg freezing three times in her life. AdvertisementOlivia Munn, 43, says she has frozen her eggs on three separate occasions in her life, most recently in response to her breast cancer diagnosis. She shared that she underwent egg freezing at ages 33, 39, and 42. Clearly, the month we did at 39 was not a good month," Munn told Vogue. Due to the rise in hormone levels, there are side effects associated with egg freezing, including mood swings, headaches, and nausea.

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☆ 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

☆ Kris Jenner, 68, says she has no plans to retire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kardashian-Jenner clan matriarch and "momager" Kris Jenner, 68, says she won't retire. Working gives her "all sorts of different qualities" in life, Jenner said on "This Life of Mine with James Corden." But there's no denying the money's good: Jenner has an estimated net worth of $230 million, per Forbes. AdvertisementThere's a saying on the internet that goes "The devil works hard, but Kris Jenner works harder." And true enough, Jenner, 68, has no plans to retire.

Persons: Kardashian, Jenner, Kris Jenner, James Corden, —, we're, Corden Organizations: Forbes, Service, Business

☆ Jason and Travis Kelce's parents agreed to postpone their divorce until after their sons finished college
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donna Kelce says she and her ex-husband Ed decided to stay married until their sons finished college. Both parents still regularly attend their sons' NFL games, sometimes with Taylor Swift. AdvertisementDonna Kelce, 71, says she and ex-husband Ed decided to divorce only after their sons Jason and Travis Kelce graduated from college. AdvertisementThe Kelce family lived in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and both Jason and Travis went on to study and play football at the University of Cincinnati. Even though they have been separated for some time, both parents still regularly attend their sons' NFL games.

Persons: Donna Kelce, Ed, Kelce, Martha Stewart, Taylor Swift, —, Jason, Travis Kelce, Travis, Sofía Vergara, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Costner, Christine Baumgartner, Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth, Gwyneth Paltrow, Alex Kapp Organizations: NFL, Service, University of Cincinnati, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Bowling Green State University's National, for Family Locations: Cleveland Heights , Ohio

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