Bales Worldwide Blog

Of all the culinary fare on offer in China, Peking Duck is arguably the most famous and along with a visit to the Great Wall, a must on any visit to Beijing. The secret of this delicacy lies in ..... Read More

My first experience of Patagonia came from an incredible 4WD adventure along the southern Carretera Austral; a mostly unpaved road running through the Aysen region of Northern Patagonia. A truly unforgettable experience taking me .... Read More

Explore our top 5 subliminal spiritual sites around the world from the breathtaking Golden Temple in Amritsar, whose domes are covered in 400 kilograms of gold leaf to the more unusual Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, built on the top of a rock in the Indian Ocean, continually shaped by the waves, just a few hundred meters offshore..... Read More

Visiting China last September I saw many memorable sights but of the temples I visited the most iconic has to be the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. .... Read More

I’d dreamt of going to Antarctica for about 10 years, and it exceeded my expectations in everyway. The initial draw was the undisturbed nature of the region, largely free from the impact of man.... Read More

The annual wildebeest migrations across the plains of the Serengeti and Masai Mara are perhaps the most astonishing wildlife pageant in Africa.... Read More

A great piece from our friends in Namibia: Having enjoyed the night views of the city the previous night, the drive to the Namib Desert was amazing... Read More

Discover the wonders of tailor made travel with our taste of “off the beaten track" locations for inspiring ways to create your perfect journey of a lifetime...... Read More

During my trip to South Africa, I had the pleasure of visiting the Kingdom of Swaziland, a former British Protection Territory now ruled by King MsWati III....... Read More

I write this blog from Arugam Bay whilst lying in my hammock enjoying my week long holiday staying in a little wooden beach cabana, going 'back to basics'.... Read More

The Indian government has recently announced that it will be increasing the cost of a tourist visa by more than double. It’s not really an expense that you think about when you consider booking a holiday but all these costs do end up adding up. ... Read More

Vietnam, my first taste of the Far East and l loved every moment. A surprisingly green landscape mixed with pristine beaches such as those of Nha Trang and Danang, and a cultural diversity where old and new come together in perfect harmony.... Read More

We’ve seen countries take centre stage on the cinema screens immersing us with spellbinding landscapes and wonderful stories. So this month, we bring you our Top 5 TV and Film locations where the destinations almost certainly steal the show..... Read More