During November myself and my husband enjoyed a really great holiday in Myanmar organised by Bales Tailor Made. Obviously, once we got back it was straight back to work and that has taken over since then, but I just want to take the opportunity now to thank you for it ...
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest game park and plays host to the annual Wildebeest Migration every autumn and spring, but all this could change with plans to build a major highway through the Serengeti National Park.
The President of Tanzania has vowed to allow the proposed plans to go ahead despite ...
There's no seagoing experience quite like watching, close-up, a sleek whale weighing thousands of pounds frolic like a child in its natural habitat. Up and down the coast of British Columbia, from Victoria to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, from Vancouver to the BC Gulf Islands, and up to the ...
The Brazilian Independence Day came about when Portugal took ownership of Brazil. After sending Prince Pedro (later to be known as Emperor Pedro of Brazil) in to rule over the company, Portugal soon lost their power, as Pedro became a fair and loved ruler, who saw the need for Brazil ...
Each year the Takayama Festival attracts thousands of visitors to play witness to some of the most colourful and vibrant festivals in Japan.
Noted as one of the three most beautiful festivals in the country, the festival takes place twice every year; once in the spring and then later in the ...
The rail route taking visitors to the Inca Citadel of the famous Machu Picchu ruins is to be completely restored by June 25th, whilst the train services carrying visitors from Cusco to Machu Picchu will begin operating once again on July 1st, as announced by Peru Rail.
The railway lines ...
South India is a wonderful mix of dance, traditions, religious diversity and spectacular temple complexes, where India’s rich Dravidian heritage has created a vibrant culture of beautiful temple towns such as Madauri and Tiruchirapalli. The diversity is further enhanced by the colonial charms of Pondicherry lying on the Bay of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Adventure in the Amazon – from Source to Sea
Over 1.6 million years ago the Amazon was born. Now home to a unique array of wildlife, lush vegetation and tribes, the river and the rainforest attract visitors who are eager to discover all it has to offer.
Bruce Parry has just completed ...
Ecuador’s capital doesn’t just straddle the equator – it’s also at the centre of a swathe of natural wonders. Dominic Hamilton spreads his wings.
Biodiversity is a word that gets bandied about a lot these days. Everything, it seems, is biodiverse. Nature reserves, national parks, urban parks – even my neighbour’s ...
Having spent two days in the relatively sophisticated metropolis of Lima, visiting museums, Cathedrals and wandering among its stunning architectural mix of buildings old and new, it was now time to explore the true ‘highlights’ of Peru.
From Lima our small group flew to Cusco, an enchanting town nestling in the ...
How it's changed! When I set out with my new husband in 1973 to travel overland from Colombia to Tierra del Fuego, South America barely registered on the tourist map. The current hot-spots of Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands were on a very few tour operators' itineraries, but the ...
We have recently been informed that the Antiquity services in Egypt have restricted visits to King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings to 400 visitors per day and it will be closed from midday to 1300 hours each day for renovations, but is now re-opened with an extra ...
After completing all the navigation tests required, La Pinta sailed from the Port of Callao in Peru, where it was rebuilt, and arrived to Guayaquil on 30th December – right on schedule!
La Pinta has already obtained all the required international maritime certifications and the next step is to complete last ...
There are so many festivals celebrated in the Orient it can be hard to keep track of them all. Here are a selection of our favourites and many others not to be missed.
China
Boasting rich cultural meaning and a long history, Chinese festivals play an important part in Chinese life
The Spring ...
One of Asia’s true enigmas, Japan is a dazzling fusion of old and new that makes it one of the most unique destinations to visit. The country is famous for its colourful festivals (called matsuri) and Kyoto’s Aoi Matsuri is no exception. Around 500 people wearing splendid ancient costumes and ...
Kiaroa is a sophisticated and unique resort set in an ecological sanctuary surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, one of the largest biodiversities on the planet. The region is an Environmental Preservation Area and is protected by severe laws. And the result – pristine surroundings and natural beauty.
You are just steps ...
