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Debbie Welsch details her $550,000 retirement savings in Bali
At 57, Debbie Welsch moved to Bali with her 82-year-old mother after selling her US home and belongings for $550,000. She now pays $375 per month for rent and has established a new life focused on managing her savings. In an episode of Cost of Living, Welsch explains the expenses of retiring in Bali and how she budgets for her life abroad.
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Bali news·3 hours ago
GOCO Hospitality expands Fivelements from Bali to Montenegro, with new openings in Samui and Switzerland
Fivelements, a wellness retreat brand founded in Bali in 2010 and acquired by GOCO Hospitality in 2024, is expanding globally. The original Ubud retreat in Bali will reopen in late 2026 after a redesign, with a more extensive transformation planned for 2028. New locations include Fivelements Samui in Thailand, set to open in early 2027 as the brand's flagship with a longevity clinic. Further expansion includes Switzerland in 2029 and Kolašin, Montenegro, in 2030. A Spanish location is also in development, though no date has been announced. This expansion reflects a trend in high-end wellness towards integrated protocols and longer stays.
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Bali news·4 hours ago
Lisa Snowdon visits Bali wellness retreat after separation from fiancé
TV presenter Lisa Snowdon, 54, recently visited a wellness retreat in Bali following her separation from George Smart, her partner of 12 years. Snowdon shared on Instagram that wellness for her is about connection, including meeting people, engaging in conversations, physical activity, mindfulness, and occasional emotional release. She mentioned having a "good old cry" during her trip. Snowdon also stated that she feels stronger mentally and physically after participating in activities like pilates and hot Bikram yoga. Concerns about her relationship status arose when she was seen without her engagement ring and Smart was largely absent from her Instagram since January. The couple had previously dated two decades ago, rekindled their romance in 2014, and became engaged in 2016. Last year, Snowdon indicated she was not in a rush to marry, viewing marriage as a contract and preferring a relaxed approach.
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Bali news·8 hours ago
Sarana Multi Infrastruktur disburses Rp8.1 trillion for 16 projects in Bali and Nusa Tenggara
PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur SMI has disbursed Rp8.1 trillion US$457 million in regional loans to finance 16 public facilities across Bali and Nusa Tenggara through July 2026. These projects, which include roads, hospitals, markets, ports, and agricultural irrigation networks, are part of regional government development plans and are expected to generate socio-economic benefits. In Bali, seven regional governments have accessed SMI loans for projects such as the expansion of Bangli Regional General Hospital RSUD Bangli and road infrastructure in Gianyar and Badung. In Nusa Tenggara, financed projects include the West Nusa Tenggara Province Hospital RSUD Provinsi NTB and Jelojok Market in Central Lombok. Nationally, SMI has committed Rp37.19 trillion about US$2.1 billion for 96 projects across 79 regional governments through July 2026. Financing provided under the 2021 National Economic Recovery PEN program has also increased the capacity and revenue of several public facilities, such as RSUD Bangli and RSUD Provinsi NTB.
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