June 24th is set to play host to the second largest festival in South America, the Inti Ryami – Festival of the Sun.
Hundreds of thousands of people converge on Cuzco for a week long celebration, marking the beginning of a new year. Every day has its events, from daytime expositions, ...
Paul Taylor, Orient and India sales executive tells us of his love for Gujarat...
My Gujarat
In 2001 a catastrophic earthquake rocked Gujarat. Six years on, the west coast state is back up and running – yet remains largely untouched by visitors. And that’s why I love it. Sitting on a pristine ...
This month sees the start of the annual Tiger census in Ranthambhor. Already fourteen tiger cubs have been spotted in the reserve in north India.
This month sees the start of the annual Tiger census in Ranthambhor. Already fourteen tiger cubs have been spotted in the reserve in north India. (BBC ...
Gwyn Hughes Chairman of Pinpoint Communications, London
In early January I visited Mumbai to discover the mood of the city after the November incidents and to visit the hotels affected. Both the Taj Mahal’s new wing and the Trident Oberoi have reopened and I stayed at the latter. There is little ...
Rajasthan is India’s desert state, a glittering gem of vivid colours and romantic charm. Discover some of the region’s hidden delights, travelling away from the main tourist towns and cities, with this brand new journey with a difference. Guests stay in first-class tented accommodation but this is no ordinary camping ...
Kirsty Bennetts takes tea at the Glenburn Tea Estate...
I’ve always taken my morning cup of tea for granted; dunked a tea bag in a mug of boiling water and splashed in the milk. That was until I visited Glenburn Tea Estate in the hills just outside of Darjeeling. For a ...
Here at Bales Worldwide we always like to give you more choice of places to explore. We pride ourselves on giving you the best opportunities and luxurious holidays of a lifetime.
Why not explore Sri Lanka in style whilst staying at the exclusive Aman properties, which boast exceptional luxury and superb ...
Lush forests, cool highlands, colonial gems and peaceful backwaters lure Annie Dare to taste the relaxed pace of India’s southern states.
Brown Owl would never have forgiven me for this lack of preparedness: I was in India with a pair of flip-flops as my only footwear.
Prakash leaned over the wheel of ...
Flowing through the jungles and plains of Assam, a cruise on the Brahmaputra offers the ultimate Indian riverboat adventure. Grania Brock sets sail...
"Why on earth are you going to Assam? It’ll probably be terribly uncomfortable!” Friends were sceptical when I told them we were off to cruise the Brahmaputra River ...
After a month in India, Sales Consultant Steve Lidgey tells us the benefits of travelling out of season…
Rajasthan in July – not exactly the perfect time to travel! I could have just spent some time in the sauna. On the other hand, if you can beat the humidity you can ...
Kirsty Bennetts shares the sacred snaps that capture her favourite Indian temples
When I announce my holiday plans to family and friends, I usually have to correct them: my destination is India, not “India again”. Himalayan peaks, desert landscapes, inviting tropical waters: it’s a place you can return to over and ...
The ethereal lakes and colourful Buddhist monasteries of the remote Himalayan region of Ladakh take the breath away – and not just because of the altitude, as Peter and Maria Speechley discover
Across the distant horizon lay the mountains of the Karakoram Range, a panorama of glinting glaciers and snowy peaks ...
Kirsty Bennetts experienced a different side to visiting India; a home-stay.
Kerala has been a favourite destination of our clients for many years now but on a recent trip to India, I explored some of the lesser-visited places in the northern parts of this colourful region. With a strong cultural heritage, rich ...
Whilst Northern India eagerly anticipates the arrival of Holi in March, we look into some of the other festivals that take place in one of the most colourful countries in the world. Observed with enthusiasm and gaiety, festivals are like gems ornamenting the crown of Indian Culture. They are round ...
Paul Taylor’s recent journey took him from the heat of Calcutta’s plains to the cool, clean air of Darjeeling, Sikkim… and onto the Land of the Thunder Dragon - Bhutan!
Having never visited Bhutan (or indeed Darjeeling and Sikkim), I was incredibly excited about seeing a country I had heard a ...
The Spiti Project Charity invites you to enjoy an evening with Michael Wood, as he delivers a talk on his recent expedition, “The Search for Shangri-La,” on the evening of the 22nd April.
The renowned author, historian and TV presenter will deliver a fascinating insight into one of the most impressive ...
Mention Delhi to most people who have travelled to India and they will probably tell you to fly in, see Old Delhi, possibly the Qutab Minar - if you have time and move on. Mention it to someone who has never visited and their first comment will be ‘watch out ...
