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		<title>The Cape Winelands</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/08/19/the-cape-winelands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bales Worldwide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the fertile landscapes of Constantia, to the culinary delights of Franschoek and Stellenbosch, a sublime mix of captivating vistas, colonial heritage and some of the finest wines on earth, present a destination of quite exquisite charm and gastronomic diversity.]]></description>
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		<title>The African Migration</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/07/13/the-african-migration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:58:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bales Worldwide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Receiving dry warm weather throughout August, with average temperature reaching 25 degrees celsius, and rainfall just measuring to 60mm, Kenya is a magnificent country to take a trip to. Every year herds wildebeests, gazelles, eland and zebras migrate to Kenya in search of fresh grazing and water. This journey has become one of the most spectacular sights on earth, with animals gathering in their millions every year in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. The herds of animals create a spectacular sight as they migrate clockwise up toward Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. However, this journey is not an easy one as the animals are constantly hunted (mostly by lions), and must cross crocodile inhabited waters, proving to be very dangerous.]]></description>
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		<title>Indian Wildlife</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/07/06/wildlife-india/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bales Worldwide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A diverse mix of climates and terrain has blessed India with some of the most varied and distinctive wildlife on the subcontinent. With around 80 National Parks and over 440 sanctuaries the country is home to more than just the iconic Indian tiger and with a range of accommodation available to suit, an India safari promises a truly unique experience.]]></description>
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		<title>Delve deep into the heart of Borneo</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/07/02/the-orient-borneo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the third largest island in the world, Borneo is lies at the centre of Maritime Southeast Asia, the island is surrounded by the South China Sea to the north and northwest, the Sulu Sea to the northeast, the Celebes Sea and the Makassar Strait to the east. The Java Sea and Karimata Strait surround the south of the island, which has an area of over 700,000 square kilometres.]]></description>
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		<title>Discover the Takayama Festival</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/06/24/discover-the-takayama-festival/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/06/24/discover-the-takayama-festival/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Felicity Baillie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 autumn. The preparations for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Machu Picchu railway to re-open July 1st!</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/06/23/machu-picchu-railway-to-re-open-july-1st/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/06/23/machu-picchu-railway-to-re-open-july-1st/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Felicity Baillie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 have been closed since the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The nesting of the Leatherback Turtle</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/05/12/the-nesting-of-the-leatherback-turtle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/05/12/the-nesting-of-the-leatherback-turtle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 08:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jade Jackson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The amazing Leatherback Turtle, which can grow up to 7 feet and weigh up to 2,000 pounds, nests each February and July. A fantastic place to see the female turtles hatching and burying their eggs is at the Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica and many tourists travel to this region to watch this spectacular wildlife [...]]]></description>
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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 were a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Professional artist Sherree Valentine Daines art Nile cruise</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/04/27/professional-artist-sherree-valentine-daines-art-nile-cruise/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/04/27/professional-artist-sherree-valentine-daines-art-nile-cruise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jade Jackson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travellers may embark on an exclusive luxury cruise that gives a rare opportunity to join the highly acclaimed contemporary artist, Sherree Valentine Daines on a voyage of artistic discovery. The Bales Worldwide cruise, on the Amber dahabiyya, allows guests to paint the scenes of Egypt with professional expertise and guidance.
Born in Effingham, Surrey, Sherree completed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Staff Journey to the Galapagos</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/04/19/staff-journey-to-the-galapagos/</link>
		<comments>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/04/19/staff-journey-to-the-galapagos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Lidgey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steve Lidgey (Sales &#38; Tailor Made Executive) recently travelled to the Galapagos courtesy of Ocean Adventures &#38; Akorn Destination Management.
 The Galapagos has long been high on my “must do” list. Therefore I jumped at the chance to visit the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s “Theory of Evolution”,located 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador.
 A flight from [...]]]></description>
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