hot-air balloon
noun
: a large balloon that is filled with heated air and that floats in the sky with a basket underneath for people to ride in
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The doc charts the journey of Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones who set off to circumnavigated the globe in a hot-air balloon and faced extreme weather conditions, technical failures and exhaustion.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
There is plenty of balloon decor throughout, of course, as Malcolm was a hot-air balloon enthusiast.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Quite the contrary, the high-end expedition includes private chartered flights, stays in upscale hotels, and memorable experiences like traditional game drives and hot-air balloon rides.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
In the winter of 1999, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones embark on an attempt to complete the last great aviation challenge of the 20th century – to circumnavigate the globe, nonstop in a hot-air balloon.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
There is plenty of balloon decor throughout, of course, as Malcolm was a hot-air balloon enthusiast.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Quite the contrary, the high-end expedition includes private chartered flights, stays in upscale hotels, and memorable experiences like traditional game drives and hot-air balloon rides.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
In the winter of 1999, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones embark on an attempt to complete the last great aviation challenge of the 20th century – to circumnavigate the globe, nonstop in a hot-air balloon.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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