My sister lives in the picturesque island of Bali, famed for its natural splendour and cultural uniqueness. Of late, she notes, the island has seen an influx of Russians, real estate speculators and digital nomads, while soaring property prices, exacerbated by the post-pandemic economic downturn, have profoundly impacted locals. Here is her account. I came to Bali in 2016 to study hotel management. A hotel recruiting Chinese staff who spoke Mandarin piqued my interest, and so I ventured here. My flight arrived in the dead of night amid the rainy season, and the hotel I was to work in perched atop a mountain. The journey was faintly lit, imbuing the…