Stories & Tips

The DreamBalloon Journal

Flight stories, fun facts, tips and behind-the-scenes moments from life among the clouds.

The Year 2022 in the Air!

In 2022, we shared many beautiful flights with you. It was also the first year we started flying around Toruń…

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The Most Fascinating Facts About Hot Air Balloons! Part 1.

Hot air balloons were invented in France in 1783 by brothers Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier. The brothers held a demonstration…

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Beautiful weather, yet no balloons in the sky… – here’s why 🙂

Following several phone calls we received this morning after canceling flights in Szczecin and the Tricity area, we’d like to…

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Your most frequently asked questions — answered.

The season is in full swing, and we’re receiving lots of questions. And we’re really happy about it! Below, we’ve…

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Balloon Flights in the Mountains – The Alps

At the beginning of January this year, we had a wonderful opportunity to take our balloons to the Alps and…

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5 Competitive Ballooning Events You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Ballooning is a relatively young sport. It’s only about 200 years old. Despite its short history, it’s a rich one…

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The Most Fascinating Facts About Hot Air Balloons! Part 2.

Hot air balloons hold a truly remarkable record — they are recognised as the first fully functional flying technology in…

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How do hot air balloons work?

Although the Montgolfier brothers built the first balloon in 1783 in Annonay, the very technology of using heated air to…

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Most common questions about hot air balloons — straight from Google

One cubic foot of air weighs about 28 grams, but when heated to around 38°C, it becomes about 7 grams…

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