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Inside Bali's Influencer Economy & Free-Meal Trade

How much of Bali's hospitality scene runs on comped meals, influencer apps and unpaid footfall — and why nobody's counting what it actually costs.

Aug 15 • Nadila Amani

Beef Tallow vs Seed Oils: Bali's Wellness Fat War

Bali cafes fry in beef tallow, not seed oils — but the fat is shipped in. Inside the seed oil war, Indonesia's palm history and where the money really…

Aug 12 • Nadila Amani

Paotere: Inside Makassar's Biggest Fish Market

Makassar's fish market that starts at 11pm. Where the catch is cheap, the "auction" isn't really one, and the real money is in the gap.

Aug 10 • Nadila Amani

July 2026

On wine finding its new home.. in Southeast Asia

The world is breaking up with wine. Down here, we’re just getting started.

Jul 17 • Nadila Amani

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