It was a privilege to be in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020. As many of the world's liberal democracies turned into locked-down quasi-police states, this Indonesian province took a softer approach. Beaches and most food and beverage venues were closed for the first three months of the emergency, but there was never a hard lockdown and personal liberties were never significantly curtailed.
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Trashing paradise: The perils of post-pandemic tourism
After enforced lull, travel returns to Indonesia's Bali with a vengeance
Traffic jams in Canggu have become relentless since tourists returned to Bali earlier this year. (All photos by Dave Smith)
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