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 21, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
21
A Royal Visit to Versailles
  • February 23, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong
  • January 21, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
29
Paris, With Some Cairo Drama
Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
5,527,136 Miles Traveled

I’ve flown hundreds of airlines, primarily in first and business class.

39,914,500 Words Written

I write all my own content; there are no ghostwriters or AI at OMAAT!

42,354 Posts Published

17 years (and counting) of daily blogging adds up.