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

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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