Beyond the golden palaces and vibrant streets of Thailand’s capital lies a spectacular land of ruined cities and colourful hill tribes, where the rich cultural diversity of the Golden Triangle, permeates the very fabric of towns like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
Bangkok
One of the world’s top tourist destinations, Thailand’s bustling ...
I have been to Syria and Jordan many times whilst leading overland expeditions from the UK to Egypt and this time was no less interesting than the first. Every time I go I learn an interesting fact about a bygone era. This time though I was lucky enough to visit ...
The diversity of India’s wildlife is spectacular in the extreme. With Ranthambore, Bandavgarh and Kanha parks representing some of the finest tiger habitats in India and with new areas, such as Pench and Panna, opening up under Project Tiger, the opportunity to include a park within your itinerary is compelling. Why ...
Mr Isaac, shares his experience of a Bales Worldwide Nile Cruise.
"My wife and I returned on Sunday from a most memorable cruise on the Nile. We can waste not time before we write to congratulate you on providing us with a truly wonderful holiday that we will remember for may ...
I can’t be the only one?? So let me test you – are there other nocturnal people out there?
I don’t mean I stay up and party all night and I do go to bed, but my mind is on overload and I seem to get my best, perhaps radical, but ...
One of the most important preserved medieval military castles in the world is the Krak des Chevaliers, a Crusader fortress in Syria and one of the most preserved medieval castles in the world. Located just 40 km west of the city of Hims, close to the border of Lebanon, the ...
If you’re looking for a river boat cruise with a difference this is the one for you! Firstly it’s in Sarawak, much less well known than its neighbour Sabah in the north of Borneo, which is now a well-trodden tourist destination. Sarawak’s charm lies in its lack of exposure to ...
Felicity Baillie tells us of her recent trip to Costa Rica with her boyfriend (and Bales Worldwide Ticketing Specialist) Neil Carpenter.
"Costa Rica was a destination that I didn't know very much about or ever considered visiting, however, once we decided that was where we would go, it soon became very ...
Bales Worldwide is featuring a new and unique rail adventure through Southern India, aboard the decadent Golden Chariot. This new 88 berth luxury train is the latest to launch on the sub continent and joins other great Indian rail experiences, such as the ‘Palace on Wheels’ in Rajasthan, and the ...
I met a lady last night who works with her husband for a charity called Shelter Box. This is an aid and support charity for disasters around the world and they were getting a flight ready to take cargo and aid workers to Indonesia. It is so tragic and really the ...
