An curved arrow pointing right. Hot-air balloons have been around for centuries. They're certified aircraft for those looking to take the slow and scenic route, but owning one can set you back ...

At this time of day, the cool, calm air is ideal for heading ... from the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration, hot-air ballooning is considered one of the safest forms of transport ...

Hot air balloons are a novel way to tour the area ... before sunrise (usually between 5:30 and 7 a.m.), when the air is cool and winds are calm – perfect conditions for flying.

Unfortunately, no one has followed a balloon up to see what really happens up there as far as I know. And on top of that, you have to keep adding air without tying a knot to over-inflate a balloon ...

The basket of a hot-air balloon gives a fantastic perspective on the likes of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, Yangshuo's limestone pinnacles and the Serengeti's wildlife There's nothing quite like ...