Experience the Beauty of Travel From High in the Sky
Floating on gentle air currents high above some of the world’s most stunning landscapes is something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Watching the colors change far below as the sun rises or sets is not quickly forgotten. I’ve curated some of the best places in the world to channel your inner Dorothy (bringing Toto is optional).
If you are already on safari in Masai Mara, Kenya, then adding a balloon ride is a must. Balloons soar over the savannah at sunrise to view wildlife when they are most active.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, runs its Balloon Fiesta in early October – this international gathering marks 50 years with balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows, and skies filled with hundreds of colorful dirigibles. Even if you miss the nine-day event, taking a private ride any time of year may be one of the best ways to experience the southwest.
The 9,000-year-old hillside dwellings of Matera, Italy, are among the country’s lesser-known treasures, but this UNESCO site is nothing short of spectacular. These early human homes are fascinating to explore on the ground, but a balloon-eye view is unbeatable, too.