9 worldwide balloon rides to get you high

The silence of hot air balloon flight is almost indescribable. As you float at the whims of the breeze you meet with no resistance. The only occasional sounds which may wend their way on high is the barking of distant dogs – perhaps from some inbuilt and ancient defense mechanism. The earth takes on a different perspective from the basket of a balloon, something rarely experienced from within the confines of an aircraft. With balloon flight, you become part of the environment, there are no constraints and the earth below is a gallery of ever-changing light, landscape, and color. We’ve scoured the planet to find some of the most incredible luxury ballooning experiences, from the…