Some stories inspire travel. Others change how you think about it. For more than 50 years, the people behind Big Five have explored destinations, built relationships, uncovered extraordinary experiences, and gained insights that cannot be found in a guidebook. Along the way, we’ve collected stories, perspectives, and ideas worth sharing. Here you’ll find destination intelligence, conversations with experts, sustainability perspectives, traveler experiences, and observations from the field. Together, they offer a deeper understanding of the people, places, and experiences shaping travel today.
Some insights are best shared through the written word. Others come alive through conversations, experiences, and voices from around the world. Explore stories and videos that inform, inspire, and reveal what makes a destination, culture, or encounter truly unforgettable.
Behind-the-scenes encounters, rare opportunities, and experiences made possible through long-standing relationships.
Insights, observations, and expert perspectives from destinations around the globe.
Stories of conservation, community partnerships, and positive impact through travel.
Firsthand observations and experiences from explorers, destination specialists, guides, and local experts.
Ideas, trends, and conversations shaping the future of travel. Stories Worth Reading. Ideas Worth Sharing.
A Sneak Peek. Dear Advisor Partners, When it comes to Egypt, one of the most frequent questions we receive...
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The Indestructible Beetle It was 1971, just before Big Five was officially launched, though the idea of adventure was already...
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A True Timeline; Dear Advisor Partners, My family is entrenched in Africa, from Kenya; on my wife’s side, Uganda....
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The New Podcast Episode Dear Advisor Partners, This week we change gears. Yes, again. Many of you know and...
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What happens at the airport ends up on ITR Dear Advisor Partners, My family got to know James Shillinglaw...
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Dear Advisor Partners, This past February, I traveled back to East Africa to check out the herd movements in...
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A Lesson in Humility 1979. The Big Five office was on the 2nd floor of a building on Kenyatta Avenue,...
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Dear Advisor Partners, I am sharing Part III of our Peru Dispatch. Now and then, something happens that changes...
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Dear Advisor Partners, I share with you Part II of our Peru dispatch. I call this one “beyond Machu...
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Dear Advisor Partners, As the tourism industry in Peru is presently recovering, there are three things that jump out at...
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