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Better together, overseas: Island living with more work-life balance as couple uproot to Bali

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Seeking the experience of living abroad together while waiting for their BTO, newlyweds Clara Hong and Tim Suen moved to Bali in November 2023.

Newlyweds Clara Hong and Tim Suen pay $2,000 a month for their villa, located a 15-minute drive from the main street of Canggu.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CLARA HONG

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SINGAPORE – A typical week in the life of Mr Tim Suen and Ms Clara Hong looks like this: surfing in the morning for him and sunrise yoga or sunbathing for her – before starting their work day.

They eat out at a nice restaurant once a week – with a meal costing about $30 a person – and visit a beach club every fortnight. On weekends, they explore nearby islands or towns like Nusa Lembongan and Uluwatu. Every day ends with a golden-hued sunset visible from their private villa.

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