Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

My thoughts and opinions on the broader travel industry, plus extra glimpses of my personal journeys.

Latest Insights

HAVE TRAVEL QUESTIONS? Ask our community!

The OMAAT Q&A is a great forum for getting (and giving) tips and advice from other travelers.

This new space replaces the old “Ask Lucky” page – be sure to check it out!

Recent trip reports

  • March 27, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zimbabwe via the Cockpit Suite
  • February 26, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zipping to Tokyo via Mongolia
  • February 3, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Downgraded Adventure to Oman
Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
5,163,247 Miles Traveled

I’ve flown all of the major (and many minor) airlines, including every international first class cabin.

32,614,600 Words Written

I write all my own content; no ghostwriters at OMAAT!

35,045 Posts Published

15 years (and counting) of daily blogging add up.