2 weeks have passed since the 9 week protest abruptly and violently came to a bitter end. The streets have now been cleaned up and Bangkok is functioning as usual again.
However the burned and wrecked shopping centre stands testament to the violence and arson which happened here. The Thai military ...
Though most of us had moved on from the BA cabin crew strike in March, it seems that BA and the union have still not come to an agreement that suits all.
This time the BA cabin crew are threatening to hold a 20 day strike (starting on 18th of May ...
The Expo 2010 has opened in the City of Shanghai
The Expo 2010 in Shanghai is now open. The Expo showcases over 250 countries and international organisations from around the world, in an event themed around sustainable development.
The opening of the Expo involved 2,300 performers and musicians from around the world. ...
The island of Cerralvo, located in the Sea of Cortez, has been renamed Jacques Cousteau island.
The Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California), which separates the Baja Peninsula from the Mexican mainland, is a unique corner of the Pacific Ocean. Five million years ago, the Sea of ...
On April 1st 2010, the famous site of Machu Picchu was re-opened to the public, which included the famous actress Susan Sarandon (as seen in “the Stepmom” and “Witches of Eastwick”).
Susan Sarandon was amongst hundreds of visitors who travelled by traibn to the Inca Citadel as it welcomed its first ...
Mrs Jones travelled with Bales World wide on a trip to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Here they write to Steve Lidgey (Orient specialist) about their holiday which he helped them to co-ordinate…
Dear Steve
You may well be away travelling the world but just thought you would like to know that we had a really ...
For years the nomadic children of Kenya have gone without an education, as it was seen as more important for them to look after the family’s livelihood of animals. The Nomadic families way of life meant that they live in the countryside and make their livelihood breeding animals.
It has been ...
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu will be open to the public again on the 1st of April.
The historical site was closed last month, after the heaviest rainfall in over a decade left rail roads, and transport roads closed and un-usable. Since then the people of Peru have ...
Bales Worldwide are involved in an initiative for the developments of pre-schools in the Hambantota region of Sri Lanka, which was effected by the Tsunami.
Since 2007 Bales Worldwide has the Tsunami Schools appeal has launched 2 new pre-school projects, each headed by 2 teachers. With the assistance of the local ...
Following the American War of Independence and the French Revolution, people worldwide wanted a slice of the autonomous action. Latin America, in particular, took arms, with many countries fighting for their rights to self rule; 200 years on Mexico, Chile and Argentina are now marking the bicentenaries of their independence. ...
The Indian government have introduced a bill that will secure India’s women one third of the seats in National Parliament and State Legislatures if it gets passed.
The proposal has lead to many comments of outrage and protest within the Indian government. However it has also gained many supporters. Although there are ...
Last Saturday Chile was hit by an earthquake that was stronger than the earthquake in Haiti. However, despite the strength of the earthquake Chile has been less affected than Haiti and are well on the way to recovery.
The Earthquake that hit central Chile on the 27th February 2010, has devastated ...
As talks between union officials and British Airways continue, the threat of cabin crew strike seems more and more likely. The BA cabin crew are threatening a strike after reports of poor conditions and salary.
British Airways cabin crew voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike recently with over 80% of ...
Short Reign
Tutankhamun was a pharaoh during the “Egypt’s New Kingdom” era, around 3000 years ago. He became Pharaoh at the young age of nine. Unfortunately his reign was short and he died 10 years later (1324 BC) aged just 19.
King Tut is best known for the beautiful artefacts and treasures ...
Efforts to avoid extinction pay off as Sumatran Rhino expects its first calf.
The Rhino Foundation in Indonesia has been working hard to help raise the number of Sumatran Rhinos. In the past 15 years the Sumatra Rhino population has been reduced by almost 50%, and it is estimated that there ...
A new security regime has been brought in at Heathrow airport in which travellers are being taken for full-body scanning if they are thought to be suspicious.
Britain's biggest airport operator said the system is aimed to stop terrorist acts as well as attackers. The scanners will be lauched in each of ...
On November 11th 2009, Bales Worldwide held our annual World Travel Market dinner, to say thank you to all of the travel specialists who help us to provide our customers with the very best travel experiences.
This year the dinner was held at Formans Fish Island, the oldest salmon smokery in ...
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 ...
