Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

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London City Airport 1990s Promotional Video (Lol)
  • July 28, 2021
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I Can’t Believe The Shirts People Wear At Airports
  • July 27, 2021
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Why Is American Airlines So Bad At Updating Flight Status?
  • July 26, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Not A Whine: Emirates’ Unbelievable Wines
  • July 25, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is Coronavirus Testing For Travel Becoming Shady?
  • July 20, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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The 8 Amex Platinum Card Perks I Value Most
  • July 19, 2021
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It’s Time Hotels Be Required To Display All-In Pricing
  • July 19, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Turboprop’s Epic 12,000-Mile Journey From Brisbane To Exeter
  • July 18, 2021
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Why I Would Never, Ever Buy A Timeshare
  • July 18, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Most Ridiculous Hyatt Destination Fee Ever (Update)
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Taking My Mom To Greece!
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Awesome Coronavirus-Era Vacation In Maui
  • March 29, 2021
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A Mother-Son Trip To Big Sur!

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