Hot air balloons took flight recently to launch the upcoming Newbury Balloon Festival, which will take place in the summer. Passengers in the first trips included the chief executive of
A huge crowd assembled to watch the eerie glow of hot air balloons fill up the skies of New Zealand at the Lift Off Levin balloon festival, which was held on Easter Sunday. With hot air balloon rides in South Wales, Scotland, and New Zealand increasingly
In this new series on BBC1, Ellie Harrison and Adam Henson explore hidden parts of the UK, hunting for secrets in the countryside. In this first episode, Ellie and Adam visit South Wales to explore the unseen water world and caves in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. One stunning…
One of the great things about hot air ballooning is that a flight can take somebody above a place that’s wholly new to them. For example, someone who undertakes a balloon journey from Bristol could easily experience something way beyond
Going on a hot air balloon trip from Bath can be a remarkable experience. Even a couple of hours spent above the city of Bath can give someone special views of the historic place. However, not everybody appreciates the fact that what can be seen outside the city can seem…
An Israeli city is set to have its very own giant hot air balloon, which will make it one of only 50 in the world to do so. The large balloon will enable passengers to get a
Bristol has been a city that has focused on ecological issues for several years now. Hence, it did not surprise too many people when it became European Green Capital for 2015. This has changed things for hot air balloonists in
Thousands of Australians recently turned out to mark Canberra Day in a rather unconventional way, by watching hot air balloons float through the sky whilst eating hearty breakfasts. Around 30 balloons, including a giant Yoda and an Angry Birds craft, launched above
Do you have your Bristol International Balloon Fiesta flight vouchers yet? We have a few spaces left, but hurry they are going really fast this year! 6th – 9th August 2015, this event will surely be the biggest one of the year for Bristol! It is the 37th Fiesta this year,…
Bath is a city in south-western England that gained World Heritage Site status in 1987. The city is home to many different sporting and cultural events, as well as some famous and iconic historical buildings, meaning that tourism plays a huge role here. More than three million people visit Bath…
