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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The-Cuisine-of-Brazil | Big Five Tours

The Cuisine of Brazil

Date: May 30, 2013 | By: Enid Glasgow | Travel Blog

Feijoada is a slow-cooked stew of black beans, salty, fatty pork or beef, fresh and smoked sausages, garlic, bacon, and...

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Where-to-Find-the-Spiciest-Foods-in-the-World | Big Five Tours

Where to Find the Spiciest Foods in the World

Date: May 22, 2013 | By: Enid Glasgow | Travel Blog

Vindaloo Pork, originally a Portuguese dish, is made by steeping pork in red wine with garlic. The dish was given...

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“40 Ways to Sustainability” continues

Date: May 21, 2013 | By: Enid Glasgow | Travel Blog

Our first 40 Ways campaign winner is Neal Metha, who offered more than a dozen ideas that encompassed solar power, electric vehicles,...

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FROM OUR FOUNDER & CEO

Date: | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

I am always gratified by the enthusiasm our Destination Specialists have when it comes to furthering their knowledge and understanding about our destinations.  ...

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117,000-Hours-of-Enriching-Lives-Behind-the-Scenes | Big Five Tours

117,000 Hours of Enriching Lives Behind the Scenes!

Date: May 20, 2013 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Usha Sanghrajka is Big Five’s CFO.  Originally from Sudan, she has worked hand and glove with her husband, Mahen, from the...

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Top-Eco-Conscious-Travel-Destinations | Big Five Tours

Top Eco-Conscious Travel Destinations

Date: May 16, 2013 | By: Enid Glasgow | Travel Blog

If you take steps to be more environmentally responsible at home – recycling, reusing, driving less, walking more, etc. –...

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5-Odd-Animals-in-Africa | Big Five Tours

5 Odd Animals in Africa

Date: May 14, 2013 | By: Enid Glasgow | Travel Blog

The world’s creatures are all treasures to be valued and protected.  From the astonishing 100-foot Blue Whale to the tiny...

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AUSTRALIA BEYOND THE REEF

Date: May 10, 2013 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Big Five targets sustainability in Australia Stuart, FL (April 29, 2013) – “Sustainable travel is not only the road to...

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Big Five journey selected by National Geographic Traveler

Date: | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

OMAN: CARAVANS OF THE BEDU Tour featured on 2013 list “50 Tours of a Lifetime” Stuart, FL (April 16, 2013)...

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Big Five creates luxurious experiences in Ecuador

Date: | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Stuart, FL (May 8, 2013) – Contrary to some notions, luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive.  You can have...

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