Travel writer Jenny Hewett reflects on her enduring connection to Bali
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Travel writer Jenny Hewett shares her long-standing relationship with Bali, a destination she has revisited annually since her first trip at age 12. Her initial visit was a family holiday with a friend whose family, the Zechas, were known for their luxury hotels. During that trip, Hewett experienced white-water rafting, swimming at hotels, and shopping for trinkets at markets, alongside a chaperoned night out. She later lived in Bali 22 years after her first visit. Hewett is a Sydney-based freelance travel writer who has lived in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and enjoys nature and wildlife.
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