Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 8, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Are Hotel Credit Cards Worth It If You’re Not Loyal?
  • December 4, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Joining The Mile High Club: Tips, Risks, And Considerations
  • December 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Redeeming Flying Blue Miles On Virgin Atlantic: There’s Still Value
  • December 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Qatar Airways Reward Seat Finder: Not Very Useful
  • November 20, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Delta Plans “Basic” Business Class: Will Premium Unbundling Work?
  • November 19, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Will I Travel To Egypt Again? No, Of Course Not…
  • November 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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What’s My Credit Score? Excellent, Despite Lots Of Cards
  • November 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why I Avoid Fort Lauderdale Airport (Vs. Miami)
  • November 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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American 777 First Class: More Of A “Business Class Plus”
  • November 13, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Miami Airport: Awful, Or Just Kind Of Bad?
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  • May 18, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Pleasant Voyage to Geneva
  • March 27, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zimbabwe via the Cockpit Suite
  • February 26, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Zipping to Tokyo via Mongolia

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