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		<title>Oksana&#8217;s trip to China</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2011/06/30/oksanas-trip-to-china/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Oksana Rjabceva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visiting China, one of the world&#8217;s top travel destinations with nearly 4,000 years of history was an epic adventure. It was an unforgettable journey through one of the oldest civilization and most populous nation with its numerous dynasties, distinctive culture, varied food, remarkable entertainment, stunning sceneries, beautiful rural areas, vibrant cities and friendly and welcoming people.  I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Magical Myanmar</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2011/01/05/magical-myanmar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Felicity Baillie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During November myself and my husband enjoyed a really great holiday in Myanmar organised by Bales Tailor Made. Obviously, once we got back it was straight back to work and that has taken over since then, but I just want to take the opportunity now to thank you for it and feed back how good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spotlight on&#8230;Laos</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2011/01/05/spotlight-on-laos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paul Taylor, our Sales Supervisor and also one of our Far East specialists talks about his past travels in Laos When did you travel to Laos and why? I have travelled twice &#8211; once when I was backpacking in 1998 and then returned for a second time in 2004. Why do you love Laos so [...]]]></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>
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		<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 [...]]]></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>
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		<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>A Customers Account of a Bales Holiday</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/03/30/a-customers-account-of-a-bales-trip/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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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>Endangered Sumatran Rhino Expects First Calf</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2010/02/19/endangerd-sumatran-rhino-expects-its-first-calf/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tessa Biddulph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 are just 200 left [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discover The Orient</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2009/12/01/discover-the-orient/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bales Worldwide</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>The Orient &#8211; Bangkok, Chiang Mai &amp; Chaing Rai</title>
		<link>http://www.balesblog.com/2009/10/30/the-orient-bangkok-chiang-mai-chiang-rai/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beyond the golden palaces and vibrant streets of Thailand’s capital lies a spectacular land of ruined cities and colourful hill tribes, where the rich cultural diversity of the Golden Triangle, permeates the very fabric of towns like Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.]]></description>
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