{"id":11572,"date":"2026-08-26T05:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/challengesabroad.co.uk\/?p=11572"},"modified":"2026-08-26T05:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T04:54:10","slug":"uncovering-thailands-hidden-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/blog\/uncovering-thailands-hidden-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncovering Thailand\u2019s Hidden Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11572\" class=\"elementor elementor-11572\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77ef177 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"77ef177\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"background_background\":\"classic\",\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b2638ba\" data-id=\"b2638ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685af15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"685af15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Uncovering Thailand\u2019s Hidden Gems<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f664839 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f664839\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e961eaa\" data-id=\"e961eaa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce9aeba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce9aeba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When most people think of Thailand, their minds immediately go to the bustling streets of Bangkok, the tropical southern islands, and indulging in Pad Thai from local street vendors. Thailand has undoubtedly become a top destination for travellers worldwide.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, despite its popularity, Thailand continues to face a range of development challenges, especially in its rural areas. While cities grow and thrive, many remote communities, particularly in Northern Thailand, struggle with limited access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this blog we discover the beauty of Northern Thailand, where breathtaking landscapes meet vibrant cultural traditions. Beyond the tourist trails, this region offers a deeper connection to local communities and the chance to contribute to important community initiatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77ea7fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77ea7fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a3e787\" data-id=\"7a3e787\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb7c8f7 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb7c8f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Hub in Mae Sariang<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d41f751\" data-id=\"d41f751\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09653c6 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09653c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Hub in Mae Sariang<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16d9b57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16d9b57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Participating in a Challenges Abroad programme in Thailand offers a unique chance to experience the country beyond the well-trodden tourist trails. Your base will be the beautiful town of Mae Sariang, a peaceful, rural area nestled in a valley surrounded by lush rice paddies, ancient temples, and breathtaking mountain landscapes. Located about four hours from Chiang Mai, Mae Sariang offers a more authentic glimpse of Thai life, with its traditional wooden homes, local markets, and the culture of the Karen hill tribes.<\/p><p>Mae Sariang\u2019s charm lies in its tranquil, slow-paced lifestyle, and you\u2019ll be able to immerse yourself in the town\u2019s rich culture and warm community atmosphere. From here, you can explore the surrounding region\u2019s highlights, including Mae Sariang\u2019s vibrant temples and river views. When you\u2019re ready for a break, Chiang Mai is just a few hours away, where you can indulge in local street food, snap photos of iconic spots like the Chiang Mai Canyon and Doi Suthep Mountain, and perhaps take part in a sustainable, ethical elephant experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2152b01 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2152b01\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-113eb82\" data-id=\"113eb82\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1123be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1123be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discovering the Hill Tribes <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-254aeab elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"254aeab\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea4985f\" data-id=\"ea4985f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fa25da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fa25da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Northern Thailand\u2019s mountainous and forested terrain offers a peaceful contrast to the urban hustle of the south. Hidden within these serene landscapes are the Hill Tribes (known as \u2018chao khao\u2019 in Thai), unique Indigenous groups with rich cultures that have remained largely unchanged for generations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visiting these communities offers a rare glimpse into a side of Thailand untouched by mass tourism. Here are some highlights of their captivating culture:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Language:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Each Hill Tribe has its own distinct language and traditions, many passed down orally without written documentation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Traditional Dress:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Hill Tribe clothing is vibrant and intricate, with the Karen women famously wearing long brass neck rings, giving them the nickname \u201cLong Neck Karen.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agriculture:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The tribes live in harmony with the land, relying on traditional farming methods that reflect a deep connection with nature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artisan Crafts:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Skilled in crafting textiles, jewelry, and woodwork, the Hill Tribes\u2019 artisan creations reflect their cultural heritage and provide an important source of income.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46e7a36\" data-id=\"46e7a36\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ed96f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ed96f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/10\/peter-borter-F07KhNovxRk-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11575\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/10\/peter-borter-F07KhNovxRk-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/10\/peter-borter-F07KhNovxRk-unsplash-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/10\/peter-borter-F07KhNovxRk-unsplash-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/10\/peter-borter-F07KhNovxRk-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/challengesabroad.com\/north-america\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/10\/peter-borter-F07KhNovxRk-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd505e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd505e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ebf713a\" data-id=\"ebf713a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aafd09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5aafd09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Travelling Responsibly <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b53f1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b53f1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When visiting places such as the Hill Tribes, it\u2019s crucial to approach with respect and cultural sensitivity. Here are a few tips to ensure your visit is meaningful and sustainable:<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embrace learning:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Immerse yourself in the local customs and ask permission before taking photos or videos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support local artisans:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Purchasing handmade crafts directly from Hill Tribe members helps sustain their livelihoods and preserves their traditions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring reusables:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Help protect the environment by reducing waste\u2014pack reusable bags and water bottles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24a5d8b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24a5d8b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings='{\"jet_parallax_layout_list\":[]}'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5805aec\" data-id=\"5805aec\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6f6c1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6f6c1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Making an Impact in Thailand<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20d0354 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20d0354\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thailand is a wonderfully diverse country where one must look beneath the surface to truly understand this, along with the challenges that come with diversity. With equality and education at the core of what we do, we can raise awareness and build capacity to allow each individual to realise their goals and potentials, regardless of where they were born. By joining our Challenges Abroad Thailand trip, you\u2019ll experience the best of what the country has to offer, while making your time there impactful and meaningful for the communities we work with.<\/span><\/p><p>Our Thailand Challenges have four key areas: Education, Health, Livelihoods and Environmental Sustainability. Through these various challenges you will the opportunity to:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d83e0 elementor-align-center elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"37d83e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 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