I have lived in ABQ my entire 48years and it still amazes me. It never gets old. It is spectacular. I use to crew many years ago, there is nothing like getting in a balloon at fiesta!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!!.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm jealous you have such a cool event right in your backyard!

Yay I live here 🤩 thank you for highlighting the beauty of Abq!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Just wait until next week's video! We are going all around ABQ and highlighting some must see spots. You'll surely recognize them all :)

@amytravelsnm

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouristtoLocal yay how awesome! I can truly feel your joy in this video. It warm my soul 🥰

@iamsage99

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thank you so much! I have been living here for my whole life.

@a.gutierrez883

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@ryanquintana6559

2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Great video! I live here as well!😍 Thank you for this! ❤

Another tip for those with kids: Each balloon passes out cards (similar to baseball cards). My kids love to collect them over the years and watch their pile grow!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Woah that's so awesome!!! How cool :)

Such a magical event. Must go at least once if you ever have the opportunity. The beauty of the mountains and the balloons is only matched by the pure joy of seeing the balloons lift off while being cheered on by the crowd.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

It was one of the happiest days we've had in such a long time. Such a joyous event :) Thanks for watching!

This video was FABULOUS! We live less than 2 miles away from the park so have become spoiled and sort of jaded about it. This was such a nice video to reconnect with the event! We do, however, have an AirBnB and an RV spot with incredible views of the balloons as they take off and also as they land around us, so please let me know if you'd like to stay with us next time you come to Albuquerque! I LOVED what you did and would welcome the opportunity to give you a warm Albuquerque Welcome next time you are here! Thanks again for the fabulous video!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much Trish! We would totally be interested in doing that next year :) Thanks for watching!

@1962Aero

Жыл бұрын

Would you mind sharing your link to your airbnb? I am planning for a future visit. Thank you.

Appreciate the ABQ shout out! I actually got engaged in a hot air balloon at the Fiesta!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

WOAH That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

Grew up in Albuquerque and moved away for college. For years my wife had to listen to me talk about the Balloon Fiesta.Finally about six years ago I took my wife, 80+ year old mother-in-law and her best friend. They were like two little kids running around. It was amazing.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

It's such a fun event. Thanks for watching!

I agree, you will ALWAYS look back at this video with much happiness. The photography was absolutely beautiful. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Allen! We had a blast!

Thanks for sharing!

@TouristtoLocal

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

My hometown. My Uncle was one the first balloonists at the first Fiesta in 1972. Glad you two enjoyed yourselves and GOT A RIDE UP! Yeah!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

WOAH that's so cool! Thanks for watching!

I'm going tomorrow and appreciate this video and the Albuquerque one! Thank you both!

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the fiesta! So jealous you could go this year!

@lemonade4203

9 ай бұрын

The fiesta was fantastic. I ate at Barela's coffee house, which was phenomenal, and went to the Pueblo Indian Cultural Museum to catch the indigenous ceremonial dance for the solar eclipse! Thanks for all the recommendations!@@TouristtoLocal

Loved the video and loved that you loved something I still love even after 30 years! We went today but after watching your video we're going again tomorrow. RED BULL AT 4 AM! Can't wait to see the Albuquerque video!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to 4am redbulls! Hope you had a great time!

I've been there twice and have recommended this trip to many people. You are on balloon field with the balloons going up all around you. I have family in Albuquerque and the view from their house is beautiful. Because of the pandemic it was a little smaller this year but still totally worth seeing. They also have a museum and a great art fair. The food is wonderful and be sure to buy a book showing all the balloons with the info on country of origin. That is one of my favorite souvenirs. Be sure to check out Old Town for some great silver jewelry and if you have time drive over to Santa Fe for some more great shopping.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

I regret not going to the museum! It's such a big event, and we never made it that way! We want to do Santa Fe next time we come :) Thanks for watching!

Well done Juliana! It's nice to see the perspective of a newbie. Lived here all my life and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta never gets old. Largest gathering of the nicest people you'll ever meet too. Thank you

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone was SOOOO nice! That was one thing that really stood out to us! Thanks for watching!

It's so good to see how y'all enjoy it so much. I live here and it takes this kinda video to make me appreciate something I tend to take for granted 🙂

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

AW thanks so much!

I've lived here 11 years. The Balloon Fest is really something. I encourage everyone to try it once. It goes for 9 days at the start of Oct, at sunrise. If the weather is bad, they won't go up, and that's disappointing, but that's part of the game-- you get up wicked early and don't get to see anything. But when the weather is fair, and they go up, you won't regret visiting. There can be as many as 700 balloons flying around the city. As a resident, even if you don't go to the Fiesta Grounds, you drive to work, and there are hundreds of balloons overhead.

@TouristtoLocal

Жыл бұрын

It's still one of the best events we've ever been to. We're so glad the weather was good on the day we went!

Such beautiful colors. What a great experience! I gotta go!! ❤️. That is unreal!! 🎈🎈 Great video!!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Greeting from Albq, NM!! This was a great video and glad you enjoyed yourselves. I’ve lived here 18yrs now but was born and raised an hour away from here. Even though I’ve only been to the Balloon Fiesta twice, I enjoy this time of year to see all the beautiful balloon filled skies. I live on the opposite end of the fiesta site but sometimes we have balloons going over our house or landing in the fields and streets nearby. You can hear the burst of flame as they fly overhead, I love it. Thank you for sharing your experience and I’m so glad you had a great experience, minus the taxi situation of course. Look forward to your other video sharing the other part of your stay here.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ABQ is a great place!

One of the greatest things in the world to witness with naked eyes , I would say !! Watching this video definitely gives it justice !! Thank you for sharing this with us.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Great footage! I grew up in Albuquerque, and I remember the few balloons back in the 70's when it first started...😁👍

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

I kinda remember having watched Martin shooting Peru videos? All by himself? Glad to see you getting ahead in the world dude!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

He hasn't been to Peru, unless there is something I don't know! HAHA!

Mi gente bonita de 🇲🇽 siempre compartiendo con la demas gente 🙏 God bless you guys awesome video 📹 ♥

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias

I live in Rio Rancho which is just North of Albuquerque. Glad y'all had fun at balloon fiesta!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

How cool! Thanks for watching!

The balloon festival is magical! So happy to stumble across your channel! You and Martin deserve so much more views/sub! Greetings from ABQ!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thanks for your video. It was very informative.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Riding in a hot air balloon definitely sounds like a fun experience.

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

It was super amazing. We still can't believe we got to do this.

Hi loved your video❤️we were at the BalloonFiesta and had a fantastic time. We stood at Cochiti campground in Cochiti about 35 miles from Albuquerque. We drove to Hoffman town church and parked from there we were shuttled right to the doorstep of the BalloonFiesta. Excellent reliable service. The campground is beautiful and very clean peaceful and showers.

@margaretcontreras2932

2 жыл бұрын

We also enjoyed the energy you put into making your videos.love your beautiful smiles how can we find Martins channel?

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it! Camping would be so fun during this time of year. Here's martin's channel: kzread.info

Just stumbled on your web site. Thank you some girlfriends and I are thinking of going out next year 2022 and celebrating big birthdays! Thank you for all your wonderful tips and pictures.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Have the best time! Thanks so much for watching!

Great video

@TouristtoLocal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I live in Albuquerque New Mexico thank you for showing love and the wonderful Parts about Albuquerque

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you love it!

Awesome footage guys!! I had an experience with a hot air balloon when I was younger, they are so neat!! Thx!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

I was there too! Definitely an experience that everyone should get to enjoy at least once 🙌🏽

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Thanks for watching!

I just came from Martin's channel. Absolutely awesome video. I didn't even know they did an event like this one here. Keep pushing Martin to go to 🇨🇱. Chaoo!!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

@jeremyvigil4138

2 жыл бұрын

Yup its in Albuquerque New Mexico. Every year in October.

Wonderful video! The festival is so underrated! I want to go!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome glad you got experience! There is a park and ride from major points of the city. That is the only way to beat the traffic.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely considering this for next time!

We are balloon fiesta navigators. Thank you for visiting. We also recommend an easier way to get to fiesta is to ride your bike on the bike trail, it takes you straight to the fiesta. We have free bike valet, so we take care of your bike while you enjoy the fiesta!!!

@diabeticpanda8979

2 жыл бұрын

I was in New Mexico photographing a wedding, and the newly weds recommended to go before I went back to Oklahoma, I highly regret not going 😭

@NL-ji1gs

2 жыл бұрын

@@diabeticpanda8979 come next year! It's the BIG one, the 50th anniversary!!!

@diabeticpanda8979

2 жыл бұрын

@@NL-ji1gs yes!!!! I’m definitely going to be going next year for my vacation 😁

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

SMART! Biking is what we will do next time then :)

I live in Albuquerque and I love Balloon FIESTA. I dont mean to be rude but can we please get the name right? It is fiesta not festival. It is a magnificent 10 day balloon event unlike any other place in the world. It is a party in the sky!! Happy that you came to experience it because the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of a kind..

Super cool video! Very entertaining and great editing

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark!

Another tip for newbies, we do not “blow up the balloons”, we inflate them. These are very expensive aircrafts and blowing them up is actually not what we want to ever do. Also note, the oils from your hands will degrade the fabric of the envelopes so while you may want to touch, as shown in the video, the pilots and crews always wear gloves so as not to damage the envelope fabric. As a newbie, we love for you to look but don’t touch. So very lucky that you got a ride during mass ascension on Day 1, truly blessed experience.

This year in 2023 we get both the Balloon Fiesta and Annular Eclipse on October 14th. Albuquerque will be best place in the US to see the eclipse. As the eclipse happens there will be a balloon glow and happens right after the mass ascension at 10:35am.

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

Whaaaaaaaat?!!!! That's AMAZING! So jealous!

So coool!!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

Excellent video! And I cannot believe how you were able to get yourselves into a balloon for free during Balloon Fiesta! Rides with local ride balloons go for $300-$500 per seat to fly from the balloon field! You are blessed! I crew with Polar Dawn balloon chase crew and we fly during Dawn Patrol. You did catch us in the beginning of your video. The bright yellow balloon with orange and blue stripes.

@THEGLASSMANSWORLD

2 жыл бұрын

Also.... why didn't the balloon crew give you a ride back with them to the field?

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

No way! How funny that you found our video and spotted your balloon! Balloon rides are definitely expensive, so the fact we had the whole balloon to ourselves for free...I don't know how we did it. We were incredibly blessed! Funny enough we didn't even think to ask them for a ride! HAHA! We were so pumped with adrenaline that we just said goodbye and wandered down a random street and ordered a Lyft (which thankfully did accept our ride request!). I'm certain we could have got a ride if we weren't so completely awkward 😂

@THEGLASSMANSWORLD

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouristtoLocal 1 more day and hopefully we get to fly! We'll be there ready to go at 5am to see what the flight conditions look like! Launching at either Dawn Patrol pad M2 or M4.

I've lived here my whole life. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is my all time favorite event in Albuquerque. Thank you. I love Tha Albuuerque International Balloon Fiesta.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jamesgant88

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mom!👋 lol just kinda stumbled upon this video during my lunch break!

@netadubey6230

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesgant88 there have been several videos of balloon fiesta 2021.

Easiest way to get to Balloon Fiesta Park is to catch a park and ride. The Coronado Mall has a section of lot set up where you hop on a bus and it takes you directly to the park. You prepay for it and buy your event tickets in advance. We were on the first bus around 4:30 am. Spent the day and caught it back. Easy peasy.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know for next time! Thanks!

@cynthiaatencio9240

Жыл бұрын

Hello! Planning to go this year, and trying to plan properly! Where can i prepay for the park, and ride?😊

@ZIALANDER63

Жыл бұрын

@@cynthiaatencio9240 I prepay at the Balloon Fiesta website. Includes tickets to event and bus ride. Then download the passes. The busses are first come first seated. We're usually there (Coronado Centre) by 4am. Plenty of parking available if you arrive early. I've never been to the night glow but it probable works the same.

Home sweet home

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

You're lucky to call this place home!

@a.gutierrez883

2 жыл бұрын

@@TouristtoLocal come join us 😁

I live here in Albuquerque NM this year that the balloon fiesta came back after covid I feel the balloon fiesta attracted more tourists ❤️

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Totally! It was such a busy event. People were excited to be there :)

nice!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Perfect...that has been my dream..you both are so cute

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I am a balloonist with two balloons. My wife is from Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico. We plan on flying in the Balloon Fiesta next year. Hope we could meet up!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

How cool! We are totally wanting to go back next year! Fingers crossed that we can!

I was there. I rode in the RAKS balloon. Best day ever. Thank you RAKS. See us @13:30

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Woah that's awesome! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for representing my home state hope you enjoyed your time there ❤️

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I live there to they are fun to wach

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Been to the Leon ballon festival in Leon, Go if you are in the neighborhood, it’s fantastic! Been living in Guanajuato for the past three years so very close.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

We realllllly want to go to the next one! It sounds awesome!

Everyone should go to this , thankfully I live in Albuquerque and go to this. Sometimes even more than twice a week 😅

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

You're so lucky!!

hello there . new subbie here. thats a beautiful video . we went there the last day of the event. but due to the wind . no balloons were allowed to fly .

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Take the bus. Includes admission and the ride to and from the Balloon Fiesta.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Smart idea!

My new hot-air balloon pilot friend from New Hampshire, Mr. Andre Boucher went to the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta last year! And, his hot-air balloon is in this video of the 2021 Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico!

@TouristtoLocal

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

I graduated / commissioned from UNM. That weekend is great! Greek Fest is also going on!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah our Lyft driver was telling us about greek fest! So much going on that weekend!

There are buses you can buy tickets for that include the entrance fee (I didn't hear that mentioned) !

They also have park and ride available on certain days but get the info... if anything go to the website and see the park and ride and yes get there early... whether park and ride or taking yourselves.... there is tons of traffic

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thank you!

Try eating at El Modelos downtown while here. Try eating the stuffed sopapillas, chicherones, and of course their famous tamales! 👍

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation!

I'm going to Albuquerque in October 2024.

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

Have the best time!

I recently moved to that city, soon ather last Christmas.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Been to the fiesta was disappointed though didn't get to fly in one

Fun Fact: It’s the most photographed event in the world!! Lived there for 3 years and teared up when I got to visit the fiesta our last month there 💜 Can’t wait to see your ABQ visitors guide!

Good job! Next time, know that it's not "blowing up the balloons", it's "inflating the balloons." We never want to blow them up like a bomb :)

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite comment hahahaha

I went there for the last two days, and no ascension. Only 10 balloons inflated on Sunday. Very disappointed. This was on my bucket list, not sure if I will be heading back to NM.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that. I would be equally as heartbroken if that happened to us.

hello there . new subbie here .

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Hello 😊

Felicidades amigos. Mi nombre también es Martín

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Que padre! Abrazos!

Thank you for all the beautiful footage of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. 😊.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Happy you loved it!

I was there as well! I am a pilot and was located at J7 on the field

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@eileenmacdonald5250

Жыл бұрын

How can I contact u for 2023 it’s our 35 th anniversary

@eileenmacdonald5250

Жыл бұрын

Are u flying 2023. Would love to buy tickets with u

@suzannedolge

Жыл бұрын

@@eileenmacdonald5250 make an appointment with Rainbow Riders. They are the official ride company for AIBF

OUTSTANDING footage!!!! You guys did such a great job! We were actually there on the same days! We filmed as well! Great that you actually got in the balloon!!!!😲😲😲😲😊😊😊😊 WOOOOOOOOW!!! Continued success on your super channel!!! Blessings!😊

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

NO WAY! We must have missed each other then! Thanks so much, it really means a lot to us that you like it

So lucky you saw the launch!!! Saturday...Nothing happened 😢

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Noooo really?! Wow, we lucked out!

Im in Santa Fe and if you think the balloon festival was amazing, there is tons more to offer here with othet festivals

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

One regret we have is not going to Santa Fe! It's on our list to see next year :)

the last day of the balloon fiesta was Sunday . but none of the balloons fly due to wind. only few are light up . but still nice morning.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man! That sucks!

I will also be visiting to leon balloon festival Mexico... lets meet😜

💕I Love this time of year! Thank you for showing my Hometown

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Yo I was in New Mexico photographing a wedding, and I could see the balloons from the hotel I was at, next year I’m going to face my fear of heights and get on one

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! You totally should try it!

Where did you put your name in a waitlist to try a ride? Going this year and trying a ride last min!

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

The list we referred to was a media list that was in the media tent, but only like 3 people got to go up, and we weren't important enough 🤣 Instead, we went up to one of the balloons just to make conversation, and the owners invited us in!

I went there

How do you get on a list to go in a balloon? Did it cost anything?

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

We just walked up to a balloon and made conversation. We got lucky that they invited us in! It didn't cost anything :)

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We have a great place .. exit 175 i40

Did you eat some Chile. It makes me laugh when people dont get what Christmas style is.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Ate so much chile that I felt like my intestines were burning by the end of the trip hahahaha

Este guey se parece al Guicho!

Sunny Mellow eco villa #hipcamp

I go in on a bike, pack in coffee breakfast and libations...

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

That is SMART!

You could also ride a bicycle.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Totally going to do that next time!

My hometown it is amazing and beautiful❤❤❤❤

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I'm going to guess that Juliana is a Sagittarius and Martìn is an Aquarius.

@crazycoollady

9 ай бұрын

I am going to guess that Julianna is an Aries and Martin is a Scorpio.

@TouristtoLocal

9 ай бұрын

OMG love these guesses! Juliana is a Pisces and Martin is a Libra :)

blowing up the balloon is a bad thing.........we choose to use the word inflate :) Sounds much less dangerous!

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

hahahahah omg yes inflating of course! My bad!

We might have been there on the same day! Here’s my vid from that day: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZaNh0c-Meq25dqQ.html

February 2023 and our military just shot down 4 objects out of the sky, one of them definitely a balloon. So if you're thinking about going on a hot air balloon ride any time soon, well, you might want to postpone that for a while...

By the way, small detail, we don't "blow up" the balloon, we "inflate" it.

@TouristtoLocal

2 жыл бұрын

hahaha that sounds much better! Thanks!

Live in The Heights. Seen more on uTube. Blue State Covid restrictions make locals unattained.

Well, who cares if you do or don't...waking up early, so do all working folks.

@markcardenas4354

2 жыл бұрын

I found the Debbie Downer 👆

Its not the worlds largest