Our Stories

Travel is essentially about storytelling, about sharing what we discover of our global home.  This blog is about just that — the unusual, the unique, the gems  — from Tombée du Ciel, House Fallen from the Sky, to the ghost trees of India, to the Bolivian cemetery where trains are buried. There are countless stories, large and very small, that we come across as we travel the globe. It would be a shame to pass them by without notice.

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5 Places that Inspire

Date: December 4, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

The world’s spectacular houses of worship beckon both believers and non-believers. The majesty, architecture and sheer presence of these structures...

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Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday

Date: November 24, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

This is the time of year when we reach out to you, our families, friends, colleagues and guests, to tell you how...

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5 Never Forget Hot Air Balloon Rides

Date: November 20, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

The first manned hot air balloon happened on November 21, 1783! Two French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, launched their...

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5 Fabulous Destinations you can still book for the Holidays

Date: November 13, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

We’ve been hearing from people looking for last-minute holiday getaway ideas. Of course, the most popular destinations fill up the fastest, but...

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Africa beyond Ebola

Date: November 6, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

I wanted to take an opportunity to reach out to you today because of the challenges Africa is facing due...

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5 Remote Cultures You May Not Know Exist

Date: October 30, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Traditional communities around the globe are disappearing with alarming speed.  We have already lost so much as villagers and whole...

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5 Wildlife Sanctuaries Worth the Trip

Date: October 23, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Did you know that the first wildlife sanctuary ever created came around 300 BC when King Devanampiya Tissa of Sri...

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5 Breathtaking Biking Experiences

Date: October 14, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Bicycles were introduced in the mid-19th Century in Europe. Today, they outnumber cars by something like two to one around...

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5 Unexpected Wine Destinations

Date: October 9, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Wine enthusiasts are always delighted to discover new wines in unexpected places. We looked at some locales that you might...

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5 Really Cool Spots to Surf

Date: October 2, 2014 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Surfing is a lifelong passion for many; and nearly everyone from 8 to 80 can participate. Serious surfers have their favorite places...

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