hotairballoon posts

by Reena Ganga (RSS feed) (2 months ago)

Mar 1st, 2013 at 3:00PM: For vacationers, a hot-air balloon ride is the ultimate way of taking in the landscape. Floating thousands of feet above ground, ballooners are afforded a dramatic bird's-eye view of popular tourist sites. But this week's ballooning disaster, where 19 people were killed during a hot-air balloon ride over the Egyptian city of Luxor, has brought the ballooning industry back to ground. The ...

by Libby Zay (RSS feed) (5 months ago)

Dec 10th, 2012 at 5:00PM: This video is a short but sweet time-lapse from Cappadocia, Turkey, where dozens of hot air balloons appear to bounce around like rubber toys as they hover over the region's famous chimney rock formations. Although balloons depart daily here, passengers certainly get a once in a lifetime experience as they glide over this unique landscape, which includes hundreds of these unique pointed ...

by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (1 year ago)

Nov 30th, 2011 at 3:00PM: When traveling, it's always fun to explore a city from a new perspective. And, what better point of view than from the sky? These ten air balloon destinations will not only immerse you in beautiful scenery, but will also give you access to hidden treasures you may not have seen from the ground. The Pyrenees, Spain The Pyrenees is a mountain range that forms a divider between Spain and ...

by Elizabeth Brady (RSS feed) (2 years ago)

Jan 20th, 2011 at 6:00PM: Our friends at Urlesque pointed us to this unusual video of a hot air balloon making an emergency landing in Australia today. The pilot of the balloon was attempting to land on a beach, but wind gusts pushed the craft several kilometers out over the waters of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne. In order to bring the 10 passengers to safety, the balloon was lowered to the water where water police had ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)

May 20th, 2010 at 12:00PM: The Resort at Paws Up has reason to celebrate. It's celebrating its fifth birthday and the opening of its third luxury tented camp, and these milestones, of course, come with a reason for you to head out to Montana to check the place out for yourself. There's a five-night, all-inclusive package for $2,413 a night that can't be missed. In addition to staying in a two-bedroom tent at the new ...

by Jeremy Kressmann (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Mar 19th, 2010 at 9:00AM: There's a lot to see in Southeast Asia. Over the past five months, as I've traveled through this amazing region, it's something I've experienced firsthand. From mind-blowing jungle ruins to outstanding food and world class beaches, there's a never-ending wealth of curiosities for visitors. But with so much to see and do, it's hard to know what to prioritize. Is Angkor Wat really as awesome as ...

by Jeremy Kressmann (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Nov 25th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Daily life is a struggle in Myanmar. For the average local, working days are filled with long hours of backbreaking manual labor, meager pay and no weekends or vacation time. Considering this exhausting schedule, festivals and holidays are special times - a chance to kick back, relax and let loose. In Myanmar's Shan State, one of the most important of these festivities is the annual Taunggyi ...

by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Taking a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt has become a "must do" for travelers visiting the ancient temples and tombs of that region. The morning skies have often been filled with the colorful balloons as they drift slowly over the desert landscapes below. But that all changed back in April, when a balloon crashed, and the government was forced to put a halt to ...

by Katie Hammel (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Sep 7th, 2009 at 12:30PM: Navy Pier, Chicago's biggest tourist trap, is offering visitors a new way to see the city. If riding the elevator to the top of the Sears Willis Tower or relaxing as a giant Ferris wheel slowly inches you skyward doesn't satisfy your thirst for getting airborne, maybe this one will. A 120,000 cubic-foot helium balloon, called the AeroBalloon, promises to float you 350 feet above the ground. The ...

by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (3 years ago)

Jul 19th, 2009 at 10:30AM: In these difficult economic conditions we're all looking for ways to save some money while still putting a little adventure into our lives. Now more than ever we need a distraction from the daily grind that won't empty our pocket books. Fortunately, the New York Daily News is here to help, with some great suggestions for cheap adventures close to NYC. The inexpensive escapse come in a variety of ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (4 years ago)

Apr 30th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Once upon a time, you'd take off in the summer with a sleeping bag, a fishing pole and a pocket knife. Summer camp offered all the soft challenges you could imagine (such as stomaching awful food), but you always had a blast. No responsibilities weighed you down. Today, though, those days are gone. You worry about paying the mortgage, getting to work on time and keeping your kids entertained. If ...

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (4 years ago)

Apr 26th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Yesterday, a hot air balloon crashed in Luxor, the city of the pharaohs, in Egypt. Sixteen people were injured in the incident. For those of you with an axe to grind about cell phone towers, you just got some ammo. The hot air balloon hit a cell phone tower on the west bank of the Nile River, near Gourna village. Identities of the injured haven't been released yet, but we do know that they come ...

by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (4 years ago)

Apr 20th, 2009 at 7:00PM: French Balloon maker Aérophile just announced the newest attraction for Disney World. Their 105 foot high "Characters in Flight" balloon will soar 400 feet over Downtown Disney, and can carry up to 30 passengers in its gondola. When the weather cooperates, passengers will be able to get a 360 degree view for up to 10 miles. The balloon is tethered to a special star shaped landing dock, and ...