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

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

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Where it all began

Date: February 4, 2021 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, Where did civilization begin? I used to have the answer down cold from my history books in...

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Always rewarding

Date: January 28, 2021 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, This might be the strongest experience of travel sensory overload I have felt in a while. I...

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For the love of Chile

Date: January 21, 2021 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, Our focus has always been on the space between two known entities. In this case, it’s the...

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Reinventing the traditional safari with purpose

Date: January 14, 2021 | By: Deborah Kilcollins | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partners, Sometimes you must go backward in order to go forward.  So 2021 takes me back to my...

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Egypt first hand

Date: December 17, 2020 | By: Deborah Kilcollins | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, As fellow advisors and guests return from memorable journeys, we are happy to share their trip reports...

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Report from Tanzania

Date: December 10, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Lesley Paull of Paull Travel recently traveled with Big Five to Tanzania and she provided this written report. I just...

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Going live and taking you along

Date: December 3, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

We have hit the road with Big Five TV!  Yes, we launched Live on Location, a weekly stream that takes...

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Thanksgiving 2020

Date: November 24, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partner Normally we would have a Thanksgiving message here with the expected picture of a turkey and a...

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When in Cairo

Date: November 19, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partners, Fast forward this video from Egypt to the 43:50 mark. Do it now, you won’t be sorry....

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Back from Colombia and we found something new… again

Date: November 12, 2020 | By: Deborah Kilcollins | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partners, Colombia opened its borders on September 21 with clear requirements on bio protocols.  I have some new...

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