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In some third world countries, all but 5% of a vacationer's expenses don't stay in-country. That is because many foreigners own businesses in tourist hotspots. Bali is no exception. So, the fact that they pump money into the 'local economy' isn't really a thing.

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Adam J. Cheshier

Documenting obscure pockets of the world across long-distance overland expeditions. Recently celebrated 7 years of nomadism. https://linktr.ee/adam.cheshier