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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.

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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.

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Behind-the-scenes encounters, rare opportunities, and experiences made possible through long-standing relationships.

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Insights, observations, and expert perspectives from destinations around the globe.

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Stories of conservation, community partnerships, and positive impact through travel.

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Firsthand observations and experiences from explorers, destination specialists, guides, and local experts.

Big Five Perspectives

Ideas, trends, and conversations shaping the future of travel.  Stories Worth Reading. Ideas Worth Sharing.

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A New Year, A New Laugh

Date: January 13, 2022 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, We are always looking for signs of what 2022 will look like. Sure, there have been some...

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Three Lessons From My Father

Date: January 6, 2022 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, On behalf of the entire Big Five family around the world, I take this opportunity to express...

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Back From Egypt

Date: December 16, 2021 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, When you return to a place you have been visiting since you were a teenager, the little...

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ILTM Cannes Recap

Date: December 9, 2021 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, You’ve seen the hashtag, #ilovemyjob, you may have even used it yourself. Well this week, I believe...

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Finding Sanity in Egypt

Date: December 2, 2021 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, Sometimes it seems the world has gone crazy, then, just when you think it’s about to go...

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Big Five Appoints Black Sheep Tourism as Australian GSA

Date: November 18, 2021 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Big Five Tours & Expeditions, high profile Luxury Private Tour (FIT) company, is proud to be partnering with Trish Shepherd...

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The Space Between

Date: November 11, 2021 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, This week’s blog is a little different. We aren’t talking about an experience or a program, today...

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Medellin: The Phoenix of Colombia

Date: November 4, 2021 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, I’ve just returned from my latest visit to Colombia and I’m happy to say, Colombia is back!...

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32 Visits to Colombia and Counting!

Date: October 21, 2021 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

A few days ago, someone that I respect told me that I don’t know how to sit still. Aside from...

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Big Five's The Sustainable Voice

Big Five Launches Podcast

Date: October 14, 2021 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Big Five Tours & Expeditions has launched their own podcast, The Sustainable Voice®. Each episode centers around topics of sustainability...

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