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Kuta’s once bustling alleyways remain eerily empty despite Bali reopening for domestic travel – ABC News
For so long Bali has been a bustling home away from home for adventure-seeking Australians but due to the pandemic the sights and sounds of places like Kuta have given way to closed shops and empty streets.
If you’ve ever been to Kuta in Bali, you’re likely to remember the sound of car horns, street vendors yelling out the best deals and narrow roads packed with motorbikes.
Key points:
- Bali has reported a significantly lower fatality rate from COVID-19 than other parts of Indonesia
- The island’s economy is heavily reliant on international tourism, particularly from Australia
- Australian expat Jon Gwyther has photographed the empty streets of Kuta during the pandemic
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