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 ...
Though most of us had moved on from the BA cabin crew strike in March, it seems that BA and the union have still not come to an agreement that suits all.
This time the BA cabin crew are threatening to hold a 20 day strike (starting on 18th of May ...
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. ...
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 ...
Well has the volcanic ash taken the vital media coverage the politicians needed or has it helped them? I was considering how our lives have changed so much in the last century. Some of you may be aware that my Father if alive today would have been 100 years old. ...
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 ...
On April 1st 2010, the famous site of Machu Picchu was re-opened to the public, which included the famous actress Susan Sarandon (as seen in “the Stepmom” and “Witches of Eastwick”).
Susan Sarandon was amongst hundreds of visitors who travelled by traibn to the Inca Citadel as it welcomed its first ...
I am off to the airport first thing on Monday to see a group of people off to America- we are privileged in being asked to organize yet another trip for the Bowls England Association for the Presidents Tour. There are close on 50 people going for a month – ...
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 have added an additional date to the ‘Polar Bear Migration’, due to its popular demand. This Classic Journey is a must-do for any animal lover or people looking for a trip that will be truly unforgettable. Due to the first departure completely selling out, the extra date has ...
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 ...
What a whirlwind many of us live in. There are just not enough hours in a day. One thing I always envied about Margaret Thatcher is she could survive on just around 4 hours sleep a night…..sleep to me though isn’t essential, it just gets in the way of living!! ...
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 ...
