Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • June 14, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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You Can Now Redeem American AAdvantage Miles To Sudan
  • June 14, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is This Amex Targeted Offer For Real?!?
  • June 14, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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I Finally Visited Crete: My New Favorite Greek Island?
  • June 10, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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How Cardless Could Revolutionize The Credit Card Industry
  • June 10, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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I Received An Apology From The Aegon Mykonos…
  • June 8, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Official: Lufthansa Installing First Class On A350s
  • June 8, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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My VERY Empty Emirates Flight…
  • June 7, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Mediocre Hotels’ Loyalty Program Delusions
  • June 7, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Greece’s (Unfair?) Reputation For Bad Service
  • June 5, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Aegon Mykonos Responds To My TripAdvisor Review With Lies
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  • May 24, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Taking My Mom To Greece!
  • May 15, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Awesome Coronavirus-Era Vacation In Maui
  • March 29, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Mother-Son Trip To Big Sur!

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