Travel Blog

Traveling can be an exhilarating experience, but it is always important to make sure you have everything in order so you don’t find yourself in a tough spot later on.  This is especially true for traveling globally.  So consider some of the following tips before you step onto your next flight or cruise. Documentation You [...]

When learning about a destination, it is recommended that you get in touch with an expert on the country. With an exciting country like Argentina, it is almost imperative that you do ample research so that you can narrow down your travel to-do list. Destination Specialist and Argentina travel expert Gisela Polo took some time [...]

As we celebrate our 40th year, we would like to share some stories about the people and history of Big Five.  In July 1982, Mahen, his wife Usha and their five-year-old son, Ashish, set out from Nairobi on a four-hour drive through the country over rough, bumpy roads to Lake Baringo in northern Kenya in the Rift Valley.  They carried with them bottles of champagne carefully [...]

In northern Chile there is a 40,600-square mile strip of land that is known as one of the driest places on Earth. This area, known as the Atacama Desert, receives only 0.04 inches of rain per year! Even though this desert is very close to the Pacific Ocean, it gets very little rain due to [...]

When we think about luxury, we typically think of Paris with its culinary treats or London with its culture of lavishness.  While these cities are premier destinations for travelers, there are also many other cities that offer world class accommodations, five-star restaurants, and a variety of other lavish services and opportunities. When you find yourself [...]

If you are planning on traveling to southern India and want to get a different perspective on Indian culture, consider traveling to Coorg. This area is unlike any other area in south India and you will find that it is a land of surprises and mystique. The locals of Coorg have their own distinct culture [...]

Company announces 40 Ways to Sustainability  Stuart, FL, (Feb 12, 2013) –  In honor of its 40th anniversary, Big Five Tours & Expeditions  is expanding its current sustainable practices initiatives with the creation of a 40-point sustainable roadmap that will lead the company to becoming fully sustainable in terms of product by 2016.  “This is [...]

Mongolia is a very unique destination that seems to belong to another time period. For the willing adventurer, Mongolia will recall images of nomads on the Mongolian steppes, the ancient Silk Road, the Gobi Desert and herds of rugged wild horses. This destination is nothing less than amazing. In order to provide the opportunity to [...]

The Kalahari Desert is a vast desert that is majorly located in Botswana, but also extends into smaller areas in Namibia and South Africa. While one would think that a desert is devoid of life, the Kalahari is home to antelope, lions and meerkats. These animals have specially adapted to live in the unforgiving Kalahari [...]

Tucked into the Himalayas, Bhutan is one of the world’s most isolated, mysterious, and majestic lands. Often called the “Kingdom in the Clouds,” Bhutan offers a magical adventure for intrepid travelers, for those who have always dreamed of touching the sky or of getting closer to the gods than ever before. Visiting the Kingdom of [...]