‘Do you know how many followers I have?’ Dodging influencers in Bali

‘Do you know how many followers I have?’ Dodging influencers in Bali

At a beach club after a friend’s wedding,the bride’s family were asked by an influencer if they would move so he could get his shot. I had to escape this.

  • byKurt Johnson

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This new Bangkok hotel offers an easy switch from work to leisure to wellbeing.

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Understated luxury on island twice the size of Bali (without the crowds)
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