Bill Bensley on the Shinta Mani Foundation and How to Travel and Give Back
Bill Bensley is one of the most famous designers in Asia, and with the Shinta Mani Foundation, his designs are making a difference in Cambodia.
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Bill Bensley is one of the most famous designers in Asia, and with the Shinta Mani Foundation, his designs are making a difference in Cambodia.
You’ve got the fine dining and the plush hotels, but when you’re out on the town and you want a bite, there are a few international cafes and pizza shops you might want to check out.
A sit-down with star designer Bill Bensley for a conversation about his method, minimalism, and the recently-opened Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia.
Travelogues journeys to Siem Reap to make simple num banh chok, a type of traditional Cambodian noodle, with the Park Hyatt Siem Reap’s executive chef just outside of Angkor Wat.
Travelogues boards the lavish Aqua Mekong for a four-day expedition from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, a luxury cruise on Tonle Sap.
Angkor Wat normally comes to mind when one thinks of Khmer architecture, but perhaps its truest modern form is found in Cambodia’s capital, where the Phnom Penh palace makes for early morning inspiration.
It wasn’t until recently that kayakers mapped the waterways of Si Phan Don – the “4,000 Islands” of the Mekong’s lower reaches. Kayaker John McMahon goes exploring.
There’s no denying that Angkor Wat is one of the wonders of the world, but if you want Khmer temples away from the maddening crowds, check out these Angkor Alternatives.
Less than a decade ago, there weren’t many buildings over five floors in Cambodia’s capital, but today rooftop bars in Phnom Penh are reaching for the sky.
Today’s luxury brands, be they boutique or big-name, know that Cambodia’s travel scene is on the rise, and that’s changing the way people think about the land of the Khmer.
In the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia, brands are realizing that conservation and luxury go together. Duncan Forgan travels to the Botum Sakor National Park to learn more about how luxury camps are helping to save the Cardamoms.
With the history of Angkor Wat, culture wonders of Tonle Sap, and urban adventures of Phnom Penh, the luxury beaches and private islands are often ignored. That’s a mistake.