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through Southeast Asia, staying at four of the most celebrated Bensley hotels. <\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The Bill Bensley Trail is a small group itinerary that will take you on a meticulously-planned journey, inspired by Bill Bensley\u2019s design work. It was designed as a special one-off experience, but is now available to you as a bespoke trip. You\u2019ll stay at Bill\u2019s magnum opus, Shinta Mani Wild, and enjoy an intriguing glimpse into his his team&#8217;s creative process, at BENSLEY studio. Depending on Bill&#8217;s availability, we&#8217;ll arrange for you to meet the man himself in Bangkok. <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">If you are a creative, designer, Bensleyphile, intrepid explorer, or luxury hotel aficionado, this incredible journey is for you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-sm\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/videos\/bill-trail_03.mp4\" class=\"play\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"play-btn wow zoomIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0.35s\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0.45s\">Play Video<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->       <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;About Bill Box&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"adventurer\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"small wow fadeInUp\" data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        Dear Adventurer, having made Southeast Asia my home for the past 30<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        years, it is always a joy to welcome newbies, as well as veterans, to<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        the magic of this corner of the world.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        class=&#8221;avatar&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bill-bensley-portrait.jpg&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        alt=&#8221;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <span class=\"read-more\">Read more &#8230;<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"big\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"close-btn\">\u00d7<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      Dear Adventurer,<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<p> Having made Southeast Asia my home for the past 30 years,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      it is always a joy to welcome newbies, as well as veterans, to the magic<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      of this corner of the world. I have had the time to explore its diverse<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      beauty and hidden treasures, both through our work at BENSLEY, and my own<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      adventuring.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      I hope The Bill Bensley Trail will give you a look into Southeast Asia as<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      I dream it and have experienced it for so many years. By the end of it you<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      will probably realise, like me, that no number of visits &#8211; and even a<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      lifetime &#8211; is barely enough to take in all of the complexities, wonder and<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      beauty of this corner of the Earth, but you have definitely gotten off to<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      the best start.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"about-bb\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          class=&#8221;avatar&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bill-bensley-portrait.jpg&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          alt=&#8221;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Bill Bensley is a jack of all trades: gardener, fisherman, architect, interior designer, lover of all things natural, and a prolific explorer of as many corners of the Earth as he can. He has brought to life over 200 resorts, hotels, and palaces in more than 30 countries and is on a never-ending quest to create his best work yet.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bensley.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bensley.com<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">        >instagram.com\/billbensley<\/a<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      ><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.4&#8243; module_id=&#8221;itinerary&#8221; module_class=&#8221;fullpage-section map-slide&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; gutter_width=&#8221;3&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.4&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;map hover boxes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"map-hover-boxes\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lp box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Luang Prabang<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"location\">Luang Prabang, <span>Laos<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sr box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Bensley Collection Siem Reap<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"location\">Siem Reap, <span>Cambodia<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"scm box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Shinta Mani Wild<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"location\">SCM, <span>Cambodia<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"bk box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Rosewood<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"location\">Bangkok, <span>Thailand<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"d box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Sun Peninsula Resort<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"location\">Danang, <span>Vietnam<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Accordion&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.4&#8243; module_class=&#8221;itinerary-accordion visible&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"special-experiences\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Special Experiences<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    Here\u2019s just a small selection of the special experiences you\u2019ll enjoy on The Bill Bensley Trail. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bb-accordion\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li class=\"active\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/experiences\/experiences-shinta-mani-wild.jpg\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-title\">Stay at the acclaimed Shinta Mani Wild<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p class=\"bb-accordion-text\">Experience this eccentric rainforest conservation retreat, deep within a national park.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/experiences\/experiences-angkor.jpg\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-title\">VIP Angkor Experiences<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p class=\"bb-accordion-text\">Take an aerial tour of Angkor Wat by helicopter &#038; enjoy a private dinner among the ruins.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/experiences\/experiences-mandalao.jpg\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-title\">MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p class=\"bb-accordion-text\">Meet the elephants rescued from loggers and sustained through responsible tourism.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/experiences\/experiences-bill-dinner.jpg\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-title\">Meet Bill Bensley in Bangkok<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p class=\"bb-accordion-text\">Depending on his availability, we&#8217;ll arrange for you to meet the man himself in Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-image\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/experiences\/experiences-bensley-studio.jpg\" \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-title\">Insider access: BENSLEY Studio Visit<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<p class=\"bb-accordion-text\">Go behind the scenes of BENSLEY Design Studios for a look into Bill Bensley\u2019s creative process.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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It was important for us to capture how the travelers of the time were hosted and made to feel at home.\u201d<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-alt\">\u201cTucked away in the beautiful Nahm Dong Valley, it is centered around a natural waterfall and its meandering streams, along which you will discover La Grande Maison, the Elephant Bridge, and 23 unique suites, rooms, villas, and hilltop tents (a Rosewood first), all in an architectural style which evokes Laotian-French tropical lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The Bensley mantra of minimal intervention is evident on your first stop on The Bill Bensley Trail. Opened in 2018, the Rosewood Luang Prabang seeks not to displace nature, but blend into it. The result is evocative \u2013 a forgotten 19th century hill station brought back to life as a 23-room Rosewood resort, telling the story of a bygone era. Our favorite rooms are the hilltop tents \u2013 a first for the Rosewood brand.<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-alt\">\u201cOnce the estate of Auguste Pavie, a French colonial civil servant and diplomat, who welcomed friends from far and wide, the hotel is the first luxury villa and tent resort in Luang Prabang.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">We absolutely adore Luang Prabang \u2013 with its easy-going vibe, temples and faded colonial edifices and storybook setting \u2013 we\u2019ve been visiting since ever since Laos flung its doors open in 1989. It\u2019s an unusual place to start The Bill Bensley Trail, which is why we picked it. The beauty of staying at Rosewood is that it\u2019s away from the touristy center in an undisturbed natural environment. <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\">\u201cEvery single room is different, every single room has a reason for being, they tell part of the story of history.\u201d<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Royal luxury, colonial French explorers, intrepid traders, and colorful hill tribes all serve as Bensley\u2019s inspiration for the interior design \u2013 all of which is intended to evoke a sense of old-world adventure and exploration while staying here. Above: the view from Rosewood\u2019s first foray into \u201cglamping\u201d.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\">The Rosewood Luang Prabang is a microcosm of history, a capsule of 150 years of Laos.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">All the hallmarks of Bensley design are showcased, from intricate detail and curious antiques to freestanding bathtubs with a view. The hilltop tents are named and decorated after the hill tribes that inhabit this area of Laos. Having a deep connection with the local area is a key tenet of the Bensley design philosophy. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\">This unique location deep within a thickly forested river valley provides a secret and private bolthole hidden from the outside world.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Secret corners and hidden nooks and crannies are a recurring theme among Bensley-designed properties, and Rosewood is no different. We love this spot next to the waterfall, perfect for a picnic or sundowner. Bensley\u2019s famed attention to detail created an authentic Laotian experience that maintains the luxurious trappings essential for a property of this caliber.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-itinerary\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Special Experiences<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Meet the Mandalao Elephants<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Make friends with the (cutest ever!) elephants at Mandalao, a sanctuary for those rescued from logging camps. <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Temple Walk with Buddhism Expert<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Follow former monk, Sommaiy, on a spiritual sojourn to local temples, via traditional long tail boat on the Mekong, before enjoying a sunset cruise.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Big Brother Mouse<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Your chance to give back in Laos. Visit this charming organization devoted to improving Lao children\u2019s literacy, where you can purchase and distribute books at your discretion.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Dinner &#038; Drinks with Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Raconteur and Renaissance Man Bill Bensley will welcome you on your journey over dinner, cocktails, and conversation at Rosewood. <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Farm to Table Cookery Class<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">Join Sebastien Rubis, UN Chef Ambassador, for a wild mushroom and jungle herb scavenge, accompanied by Khmu and Hmong hill tribes, before cooking lessons back at Rosewood.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Laos Buffalo Dairy Farm<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\">One of the more curious experiences on this itinerary, meet the American friends responsible for putting Laotian cheese and ice cream on the map \u2013 and doing so in a socially responsible way.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- 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class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-12\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                 \u201cThe first stop is in Angkor, a place of total serenity mere moments away from one of<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Cambodia\u2019s most exciting towns.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->               <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->               <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cThe Shinta Mani Angkor is all about my interpretation of Jayavarman\u2019s wonderful 14th century work at Angkor Wat\u201d\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Being inspired by ancient Angkorian architects is one thing, but innovation is the star of the show at the Bill Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Siem Reap, your second stop. Each villa features a swimming pool, gardens, and sundeck in a meticulously-planned layout, which maximizes privacy to create your own personal, enclosed ultra-luxe bubble.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Enter the Kingdom of Angkor, wonder of the ancient world and UNESCO World Heritage site. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Your personal Bensley Butler is armed with unrivalled local knowledge to give you an edge in your temple-hunting. \u201cThey know the places that not everyone else knows. The backdoors where you can see monuments pretty much by yourself,\u201d Bill says. <em>Above: Remote Lands co-founder, Jay Tindall, explores Angkor Wat camera in hand.<\/em><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cThere are something like 240 faces of Jayavaram at Angkor Thom, and I took that as inspiration, modernized it, and made it contemporary.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  The attention to detail throughout the property is astounding, a destination fit for Khmer kings. All fittings are handcrafted Khmer artwork commissioned specifically to fit certain spaces in the villa. Not an inch of space is wasted; even the beds were designed by Bensley himself. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cWhat Remote Lands guests are really going to enjoy is that<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  it\u2019s 100% private.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Because there are only 10 villas, no one is going to disturb you. The villas are cocooned with shady gardens leading to your outdoor bathtub and each has a discreet Bensley Butler who knows all the places Bill likes to shop, as well as his favorite destinations in the nearby Angkor ruins. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cFrom high-walled facades with intricate Khmer designs to oversized indoor lap pools and tropical gardens, your bi-level, 156-square-meter art deco-inspired villa will raise the bar of luxury.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  After an afternoon spent exploring Angkor, relax in your private pool or climb the stairs to your personal sundeck, which doubles as a party deck and trebles as a Champagne bar. On request, your butler will set up a \u201csky bed\u201d for you to lay out under the same stars as the Angkorian Kings centuries ago. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-itinerary\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Special Experiences<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Cocktails, Bookended<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Start this leg of the trip with cocktails at haute-couture designer Eric Raisina\u2019s atelier and complete it with cocktails at artist Christian Develter\u2019s Warp Studio.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Angkor Wat<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat. Afterward explore the ancient UNESCO ruins with a private guide and driver. Later, take to the skies to see this wonder of the world by helicopter.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Giving Back<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                his section of the trip is all about getting out into the countryside to meet real people and see the heartwarming work done by local charities \u2013 a genuine, non-touristy experience. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Private Temple Dinner<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Not content with just touring the ruins of Angkor like everyone else, you\u2019ll enjoy a gourmet Khmer dinner in one of the most atmospheric locales we can offer.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Conservatoire of Aspara Dance<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Visit Ravynn Karet Coxen\u2019s traditional Khmer dance school, a humanitarian program for rural Cambodia under the patronage of HRH Princess Buppha Devi.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Angkor Thom &#038; Ta Prohm Temple<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Ditch the crowds and head off-piste to discover these lesser-known but utterly compelling temple complexes. Remote Lands tip: Angkor Thom is Bill Bensley\u2019s favorite temple.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-info\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Country<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Cambodia<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">City<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Siem Reap<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Hotel<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Bensley Collection Siem Reap<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              Review: Angkor Luxury At These Opulent Siem Reap Hotels<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              Traveling to Angkor Wat is the Cambodia experience. 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<\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cIn my 30 years of constructing 200-plus hotels, Shinta Mani<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Wild is the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cAs an adventure junkie and lover of all things wild, this camp is exactly what I would design for myself.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Welcome to the Shinta Mani Wild, a new concept in travel, a unique design, and the star of The Bill Bensley Trail. Blending into rainforest \u2013 about the size of Central Park \u2013 in the Southern Cardamom National Park, this property combines the Bensley principle of minimal intervention with conservation and \u2018wild\u2019 creativity. Despite its 19th-century tented camp aesthetics, this is luxury travel for the 21st century, an uber high-end, isolated eco-retreat packed with adventure. Bill\u2019s verdict? \u201cIt is UNREAL how beautiful it is,\u201d Bill says. We agree.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cThis is serious business. There\u2019s some serious money involved in the poaching trade and I wanted to stop that. That\u2019s what \u2018Wild\u2019 is all about.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  The national park is part of the largest contiguous rainforest in Southeast Asia and of vital importance to the Cambodian ecosystem. You\u2019ll accompany Wildlife Alliance rangers on expeditions into the jungle to help keep the forest clear of traps and poachers. In the past decade alone, The Wildlife Alliance have been responsible for capturing 71,000 live animals and returning them to the wild. Staying here is far more than a hotel experience, it\u2019s about playing your part in the conservation of the area. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cA deep understanding of the environment is paramount. The design must work in harmony with the environment, show respect for their location.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  This is a dream retreat for conservationists, with your safari tent so well integrated into the jungle that it barely leaves a mark. You can hear the distant roar of the waterfall and catch the myriad scents of nature. There are 15 tented residences perched along a one mile stretch of river, surrounded by 350 hectares of protected land. You are cocooned away in your eco-tent, totally detached from the outside world. From the terrace of your suspended tent, it\u2019s not uncommon to see gibbons and elephants wandering the riverside below. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cEnjoy our divine tents \u2013 inspired by the golden years of Cambodian King Sihanouk, as he may have hosted Jackie Onassis on a tour of royal glamping in 1967.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  The detail is classic Bensley. From the slightly madcap \u2018Jackie O on safari\u2019 concept to the bric-a-brac and period antiques scavenged from assorted globetrottings to custom sofas on each tent\u2019s terrace, painted with creatures of the forest (Bensley\u2019s own favorite detail), you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re living the life of an eccentric 19th century European explorer. The tents are the pinnacle of luxury, but as Bill says: \u201cDon\u2019t use them as an excuse for not getting out and immersing yourself in the drop dead beauty of this wilderness.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  &#8220;It is the culmination of my life\u2019s work, taking everything I have learned about hotel design in 35 years to create a great series of experiences.&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  All in all, this is one of the most ambitious projects in travel, a meeting of high-concept design and serious conservation. With its 400-meter zip-line entrance, wildlife rangers, WWII-era Land Rover mobile cocktail bar, and jungle foraging trips, if this is what happens when give someone a cause and total creative control, we wish it would happen more often. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll be among the first to stay here.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-itinerary\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Special Experiences<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Adventure<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                In partnership with the non-profit Wildlife Alliance, adventurous types can head out with the rangers on motorbikes, spending a day with the team as they clear the forests of snares and mines. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Nautical<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Take a Bensley-designed boat out on the backwaters for a spot of kakaking or seeking out prawns and giant crabs for lunch while your Bensley Butler fires up the BBQ.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Cookery<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                oin resident chef, Kian, on a foraging hunt for indigenous Cambodian ingredients, before he gives you a masterclass on traditional Khmer dishes.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Outdoors<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Head to the Shinta-Mani funded ranger station, accompanied by a team of resident naturalists and botanists for an outdoor odyssey through the national park\u2019s flora and fauna. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Relaxation<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Guided yoga? Ancient Khmer ritual treatments? Foot massages in a natural waterfall pool? Meditative Japanese fly-fishing? Relaxing has never been so exhilarating. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Alfresco Picnics &#038; Sundowners<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Enjoy your butler-prepared alfresco feast anywhere from atop a mountain to beside a cascading waterfall before joining the Land Rover Bar for a surprise sundowner in a beauty spot.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-info\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Country<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Cambodia<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">City<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Southern Cardamom Mountains<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Hotel<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Shinta Mani Wild<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              Review: Bill Bensley On Style, Shopping, And Shinta Mani Wild<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              In the far reaches of hotel designer Bill Bensley\u2019s Bangkok design<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              studio sits a warehouse holding a menagerie of unusual items that<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              will \u2013 eventually \u2013 end up being used in one of his wild hotel<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              projects. 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<\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-12\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Welcome to Bangkok, home to Bill Bensley and one half of Remote Lands, where you\u2019ll stay at the recently-opened Rosewood Bangkok. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Keen observers among you will have noticed that the Rosewood is not a Bensley-designed hotel. But fear not, we\u2019ve simply picked the best launchpad for (arguably) the most compelling stage of The Bill Bensley Trail. From here, it\u2019s just a short drive up Sukhumvit Road to the BENSLEY Design Studio, where you\u2019ll go behind the scenes of the Bensley design process before a private soir\u00e9e at Bill\u2019s famous residence, <em>Baan Botanica (depending on availability)<\/em>.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: If you prefer, or if Bill is not available for this stage of the journe, you can alternatively stay at the spectacular Bensley-designed The Siam Hotel.<\/em><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cThe key to learning design is travel.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  So you\u2019ve reached Bangkok, your penultimate stop on The Bill Bensley Trail before you hit the beach. While this section of the trip is all about stepping into Bill Bensley\u2019s world, we\u2019ve still lined up lots of fun things to do. Take a private klong tour along Bangkok\u2019s historic canals, go on a foodie tour through Chinatown, and enjoy a guided cultural odyssey through Bangkok\u2019s famous gilded temples.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cThe only thing that people should expect is that we\u2019re going to do something that the world talks about, that hasn\u2019t been done before.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  The highlight of The Bill Bensley Trail for many will be the visit to BENSLEY\u2019s studio, where you\u2019ll gain special insight into the inner workings of one of the great designers of modern times. This is where the magic happens, where the safari camps, eco-lodges, palaces, beach retreats, and ultra-luxe hill stations are dreamt up. Literally follow in Bill\u2019s footsteps as you take a tour of the studio and learn about his process from brainstorm to blueprint to construction and final product. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cThis is my playground, this is where I come and have fun and I enjoy every second of what I do.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Pick Bill\u2019s brains, bounce ideas off him or hang out with BENSLEY\u2019s ultra-talented ensemble of \u201cyouthful energetic architects\u201d, interior designers, artists, landscape designers, and artisans. Your guided tour will include all the curiosities and menagerie oddball items collected from Bill\u2019s shopaholic adventures around the globe. When Travelogues visited in February, some of the weirdest things housed there included a pair of artificial legs, a box of glass eyes from the 19th century, and a dilapidated robot.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cWelcome to the maximalist world called Bensley!\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                 \u201cOur home has been featured in Architectural Digest and dozens of other magazines as every year it looks like a different house. As serious enemies of blank walls, Jirachai and I are constantly juggling our latest finds of art and things quirky. The quirkier the better is our mantra. We\u2019ve used the excuse of \u2018professional experimentation\u2019 to renovate. We would repaint at the drop of a hat and change an entire scheme because of a recent painting acquisition. I am an enemy of empty surfaces, and an antagonist of minimalism, and a purveyor of things peculiar. I confess to the distillation that I am a maximalist at heart, a magpie, a global hunter, gatherer of all things global and quirky. I love to create spaces inside or out that takes time, lots of time to explore. A successful really interesting home for me is one that takes several days to see all the corners all the odds and ends and even then you\u2019re not quite done\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  \u201cHaving made Southeast Asia my home for the past 30 years, it is always a joy to welcome newbies as well as veterans to the magic of this corner of the world.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Enter <em>Baan Botanica<\/em>, Bill Bensley\u2019s humble abode, a realm of experimentation and a fantastical home. You\u2019re invited to explore its rooms, whimsical designs, and garden of botanical delights; this home hosts thousands of tropical plant species, setting the stage for a show and dinner and drinks with Bill and friends. Is this the hottest dinner invitation in the travel world? We think so. Please note: this is dependent on Bill&#8217;s availability. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-itinerary\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Special Experiences<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Visit Bill Bensley\u2019s Residence<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                You\u2019re cordially invited to Bill Bensley\u2019s spectacular private home, Baan Botanica. This is dependent on Bill&#8217;s availability, as he is very busy! <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Visit BENSLEY\u2019s Creative Hub &#038; Studio<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Exclusive to The Bill Bensley Trail, you\u2019ll go behind the scenes of Bensley\u2019s newest projects on a hosted visit to BENSLEY Design Studio.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Street Food Tour of Chinatown<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Bangkok\u2019s Chinatown, Yaowarat, is famously a happy hunting ground for foodies. Take a guided tour by a local expert, tailored to your tastes.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Temples, Stupas &#038; the Reclining Buddha<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Take a private, guided jaunt around Bangkok\u2019s historic Siamese treasures including the iconic Wat Pho, Grand Palace, and Emerald Buddha. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Private Klong Tour<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Once upon a time, the canals were the only way to navigate the city. Our travel specialists have recreated this tradition with a private boat trip through Bangkok\u2019s Old Town. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Cocktail Party at Rosewood Bangkok<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Head to the top-floor cocktail bar, Lennon\u2019s, for drinks and celebrations with Bill Bensley and luxury travel industry legend Jason Friedman (AKA, your other host). <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-info\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Country<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Thailand<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">City<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Bangkok<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Hotel<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Rosewood Luang Prabang<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              Review: Bill Bensley On Style, Shopping, And Shinta Mani Wild<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              In the far reaches of hotel designer Bill Bensley\u2019s Bangkok design<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              studio sits a warehouse holding a menagerie of unusual items that<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              will \u2013 eventually \u2013 end up being used in one of his wild hotel<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              projects. 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<img<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.remotelands.com\/special\/wp-content\/uploads\/hotels\/hotel-5\/hotel-5-slide-6.jpg&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                alt=&#8221;&#8221;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              \/><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"texts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-12\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    \u201cA whimsical realm spread across four levels &#8211; Heaven, Sky,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Earth and Sea &#8211;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    taking advantage of the incredible vistas from the mountaintop<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    and the pristine beach. It is my interpretation of the best<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    bits of Vietnamese vernacular architecture, combined with some<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    wilder elements, like a bar designed by an aristocratic<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    monkey!\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    \u201cThe Intercontinental in Danang occupies a sensational peninsula&#8230;where an endangered species of monkey live called the long-tailed duoc\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Your final stop on The Bill Bensley Trail is the venerable Intercontinental Danang, serial award-winning beach retreat par excellence. One of Bensley\u2019s most famous designs, which helped cement his starchitect status, it\u2019s a fitting epilogue to this special trip. You\u2019ll revitalize on the gorgeous beach overlooking Vietnam\u2019s East Sea or use it as a plush base to explore Danang, Hoi An, and the bucolic countryside. Sometimes, if you\u2019re lucky, you\u2019ll see neighboring monkeys from the hotel grounds, so be sure to consult the resident zoologist.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    \u201cThis hotel is special to me as we were given carte blanche by our client. This was the start of a new era of designing everything, from architecture all the way to signage and uniforms!\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Despite being larger than other resorts featured on The Bill Bensley Trail, the Intercontinental Danang occupies just \u201ca small postage stamp within a national forest\u201d with well-spaced villas offering private boltholes to guests. It remains one of Bensley\u2019s most famous designs, one that helped him cement his legacy and an absolute must-stay on the Bensley bucket list. The combination of meticulously-designed whimsical interiors and stunning locale have seen the hotel labeled \u2018Vietnam\u2019s most Instagrammable resort\u2019. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    \u201cWhat I really love about the Intercontinental is that is<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    explores so much of what is Vietnam\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Bensley\u2019s forensic level of detail is evident throughout the resort. He visited 50 temples all over the country to better understand the \u201cdesign energy\u201d of ancient Vietnam. What he learned is distilled throughout the property in hundreds of different ways. Or, as Bill says: \u201cIt\u2019s filled with artwork, it\u2019s filled with color, and it\u2019s filled with joyous monkeys right throughout. Why monkeys? Because monkeys will always make people laugh. And that\u2019s one of my goals in life, to make people happy.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    \u201cAs research, I went to 50 different Vietnamese temples, because in any Asian culture the temple is where society put their effort. So I brought the idea of a temple into the resort in a very light-hearted, innovative way.\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-by\">\u2014 Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Scattered over the promontory leading down to the beach, all rooms and suites are private and feature lavish indoor-outdoor open spaces with panoramic views that always give us a sense of zen, when we visit. We particularly love the decadent Sun Terrace rooms (above), which you can upgrade on request and are located at the very apex of the resort.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"title smaller\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Winner of the World Travel Awards\u2019 <em>World\u2019s Leading Luxury<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                    Resort<\/em> four times in a row<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                   In truth, choosing the Intercontinental Danang to provide the finishing flourish to The Bill Bensley Trail was an easy enough decision. It\u2019s simply in the top 0.1% of beach resorts in the world. Its Bensley-meets-beach vibe lets you have the best of both worlds: debonair design in a subtropical beach setting.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-itinerary\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Special Experiences<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Beach Time<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  ou\u2019ve seen and done it all and now it\u2019s time for some rest and relaxation. Luckily, you\u2019re parked on one of Vietnam\u2019s best beaches. Our expert suggestion: Be lazy for a while. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Optional: Hoi An Old Town<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  You\u2019ve seen the photos and yes Hoi An is absurdly pretty and no it\u2019s not tourism board marketing. Take a guided sortie through its UNESCO Old Town and tick it off your bucket list.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Optional: Iconic Countryside<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Explore the flat, bucolic farmlands surrounding Hoi An by bicycle, before gently floating down Thu Bon river on an old fishing boat. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Optional: My Son Ruins<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                 If you loved Angkor Wat, head to My Son, a series of UNESCO-listed ruins built by the Champa Kings to worship Shiva. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Optional: Ba Na Hills<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Head up to the old hill station, built by the French a century ago, for Instagram-worthy photo opportunities of its, frankly, awesome Golden Bridge (above).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\">Farewell Dinner with Bill Bensley<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  Don\u2019t say goodbye, say farewell. It\u2019s time to reminisce, swap stories and reflect over dinner and drinks. <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-text content-text-info\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"row\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-4\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Country<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Vietnam<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">City<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Danang<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"descr\">Hotel<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                  <\/p>\n<div class=\"text\">Sun Peninsula Resort<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-8\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Review: 5 Things To Do In Danang Besides The Golden Bridge<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                The internet went wild recently with the newly-opened Golden<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->                Bridge, and, to be fair, it\u2019s pretty cool. 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Our attention to detail, personalized service, creativity, and deep knowledge of Asia set us apart and guarantee you many an enthralling tale of adventure upon your return home.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\n<div class=\"bb-accordion-title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            We care deeply about the communities that we visit and work among.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<p class=\"bb-accordion-text\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            This is something that we share with Bill Bensley and is why we are so thrilled to work with him on this incredible itinerary. 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You\u2019d have to walk several kilometers. Since then, we\u2019ve built something like 2,000 wells. And we\u2019ve built something like 2,000 homes as well, up on stilts. We created a farm school where we distributed 30,000 different plants for farmers to grow better crops with a higher protein value. Dentists would come to visit us several times a year and we send them out into the countryside to clean the teeth and pull teeth of kids who have never even seen a toothbrush. That, to me, is very heartwarming. And all that is just the tip of the iceberg. Now we\u2019ve got programs to filter that well water. I mean, five percent of kids &#8211; are dying because they can\u2019t get clean water. 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