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Hot air balloons over Cappadocia, Turkey.

Cappadocia hot air balloons and rock-carved wonders: A sensory journey through Turkey’s surreal landscape

Floating over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon is one of the world’s most iconic experiences, but the region’s fairy chimneys, rock-cut chapels and underground cities tell an equally remarkable story from ground level. Up in the air above Cappadocia From 800 metres up, the…
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Hot air balloon in Tuscany.

Why do Tuscany hot air balloon flights leave so early in the morning?

Why do Tuscany hot air balloon flights leave so early? Understand the atmospheric conditions required for a safe and stable morning flight. Hot-air balloon rides from Siena typically launch at 5:30–7:30 am, depending on the season. While the thought of waking up before dawn may seem…
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