The World's Greatest Balloon Adventures

The Alps in winter are a sight to behold, and the balloonists don't want to miss the panoramic view of the snowy peaks; the height and the altitude make it a challenge, and the villages, lakes and forests in the way add to the risk.

In Mongolia, hot air balloonists travel more than 3000 kilometers through the air to reach their launch pads; the wind determines the direction because the balloons cannot be steered.

Phil and Allie deal with a crash while flying over Kenya, but the team sticks to the Kenyan proverb hakuna matata, meaning no problem.

A balloon trip to Sri Lanka journeys through rich cultures, ancient temples, exotic landscapes, old steam locomotives and tea plantations.

In Venezuela, a prestigious passenger climbs into the basket, the German filmmaker Werner Herzog; he is fascinated by the Tepuys of Gran Sabana, majestic plateaus that dominate the savanna.