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		<title>The Shanghai Expo 2010, China</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/05/06/the-shanghai-expo-2010-china/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/05/06/the-shanghai-expo-2010-china/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 15:34:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 2,300 performers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bales staff weekend trip to Egypt</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/31/bales-staff-weekend-trip-to-egypt/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/31/bales-staff-weekend-trip-to-egypt/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Belinda Keay</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Belinda Keay (Customer Services manager) tells us about her staff trip to Egypt. When I was offered the chance of a weekend away on one of our dahabiyyas I jumped at the chance, as did the other 11 members of the Bales staff who were given this fantastic opportunity. The purpose of the visit was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Customers Account of a Bales Holiday</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/30/a-customers-account-of-a-bales-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/30/a-customers-account-of-a-bales-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cambodia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Laos]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 wonderful trip with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New education for Kenyan Children,</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/26/new-education-for-kenyan-children/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 complicated and difficult for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mexico and Argentina</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/16/mexico-and-argentina/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/16/mexico-and-argentina/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. In true Latino style, exuberant [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Origins of Tutankhamun, Mystery Solved?</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/02/25/the-origins-of-tutankhamun-mystery-solved/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/02/25/the-origins-of-tutankhamun-mystery-solved/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 that were discovered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The genius Inca ruins</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/02/17/the-genius-inca-ruins/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/02/17/the-genius-inca-ruins/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jade Jackson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To this day scientists, engineers and laymen are amazed at how the Inca ruins, of Machu Picchu, have survived every climate form and its aftermath. Following the nature induced landslides and flooding in Peru, causing damage all over – it is a wonder how the 500+ year old ruins remained to stand strong and undamaged. Professionals marvel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Travel review of my trip to Nepal</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2009/09/11/travel-review-of-my-trip-to-nepal/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2009/09/11/travel-review-of-my-trip-to-nepal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ian Nellist</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[November is definitely a good time to high tail it out of rainy and cold Britain for somewhere hot and sunny, quite frankly anywhere really! The only flaw in my plan was a need to negotiate a way through Heathrow airport. Let’s face it if Christopher Columbus had to start one of his journeys of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Indian Experiences Expanded For 2009/10</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2009/08/28/indian-experiences-expanded-for-200910/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2009/08/28/indian-experiences-expanded-for-200910/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bales Worldwide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the taj to tigers, Bhutan to backwaters - we have launched our new ‘India and the Subcontinent’ programme for 2009/10 with particular focus on experiences that are ‘off the beaten track’ and opportunities to really get under the skin of this fascinating area. New options include tailor made itineraries to the little visited Orissa region, a cruise adventure in the Sunderbans National Park and a new eco friendly resort in Northern Kerala.
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