Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • October 19, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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ANA Vs. JAL Business Class: Which Japanese Airline Is Better?
  • October 18, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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CDC Contact Tracing For International Flights: Still Necessary?
  • October 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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My American Same Day Confirmed Change Frustration, With Happy Ending
  • October 14, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
83
All Nippon Airways Vs. Japan Airlines: Which Is Better?
  • October 14, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Bizarre Interaction With An American Airlines Employee At JFK
  • October 14, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Japan Airlines A350 Business Class: It’s A Winner!
  • October 13, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Secret To The JAL First Class Lounge Haneda…
  • October 13, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Rough Night In A Japanese “Cabin” Hotel
  • October 12, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Japan Airlines’ Amazing 15-Minute A350 Boarding
  • October 12, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Japan Airlines Domestic A350-900 First Class: Simply Sublime!
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  • June 18, 2020
  • Tiffany Funk
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The Last Trip (For Now)
  • June 17, 2020
  • Ben Schlappig
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Road Tripping In The American Southwest
  • March 7, 2020
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Private Island Getaway

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