Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 28, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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It Pains Me To Redeem Miles For EL AL First Class
  • December 27, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
32
Next Stop, Cuba!
  • December 27, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
39
How Much Airplane “Networking” Is Too Much?
  • December 27, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
32
My 7 Favorite Airlines I Flew For The First Time In 2016
  • December 26, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
19
I Redeemed Starpoints For A $3,000/Night Hotel Room
  • December 24, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
3
Weekly Review: December 24, 2016
  • December 23, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
40
A Reader’s Experience Ticketing A 90% Off Garuda Indonesia Award
  • December 22, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
63
Here’s Why You Don’t (And Shouldn’t) Have “Freedom Of Speech” On A Plane
  • December 22, 2016
  • Tiffany Funk
50
No, I’m Not Canceling My Trip Due To Terrorist Attacks
  • December 22, 2016
  • Ben Schlappig
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Must See: AirBaltic’s Nutcracker Airplane Ballet!
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