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 ...
Steve Lidgey (Sales & Tailor Made Executive) recently travelled to the Galapagos courtesy of Ocean Adventures & 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
As we entered the Masai region I asked our driver if we could visit a village, last time we watched school children learning under a tree and joined in the singing. This time there was a fixed fee to pay the chief and the whole village gave us a wonderful ...
We are glad to present the latest Big Cat update from the Governors' Camp in Masai Mara, Kenya...
This update features:
3 new cubs to the family
Romeo & Claude doing as boys do
Honey Boys expand their territory
About Governers' Camp Collection
KENYA: MASAI MARA, GREAT RIFT VALLEY, LAKE VICTORIA
RWANDA: PARC NATIONAL DES VOLCANS
The ...
Egypt product manager Phillip Ellis tells us about the Bales Worldwide staff trip to Egypt...
Waking up on my first morning I leapt out of bed and opened the curtains, the sight which was before me was truly breathtaking. There in front of me stood one of the most recognisable sight in the ...
Rugged charm, unforgettable scenery, and wide open expanse care all typical of Alaska. Breathtaking views, fascinating history, pleasant towns and a relaxed atmosphere ensure that Yukon and Alaska are both enjoyable and memorable.
Yukon
The smallest and most westerly of Canada’s territories, the Yukon takes its name from the meandering waters of the ...
Japan remains for many a captivating enigma; a blend of ancient traditions, imperial grandeur and 21st century innovation that presents one of the most extraordinary destinations there is. From the heritage of its ancient capital Kyoto, to the vibrant streets of Tokyo, it is a land that has emerged as ...
Bales Worldwide is one of the first operators to offer the new Anantara Spa at The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Jordan. The cutting edge spa on the shores of the Dead Sea is set to be the largest in the Middle East and is available as part of Bales’ bespoke travel ...
