Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • April 2, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Plotting A New Oneworld Status Strategy
  • April 1, 2024
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Book Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection With Travel Agent For Extra Perks
  • March 29, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Avoiding Boeing Aircraft Is Entirely Irrational
  • March 27, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Air France-KLM Flying Blue Elite Status: My Strategy
  • March 25, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Frustrating: Hotel Currency Conversion Scams Gone Wild
  • March 25, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Capital One Venture X: The Best Card For Families
  • March 18, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Can You Use Business Credit Cards For Personal Spending?
  • March 17, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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What Are Operational Upgrades On Flights?
  • March 17, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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American Airlines 777 Business Class: Nearly Perfect?!?
  • March 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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TAP Air Portugal A330neo Business Class: Surprisingly Decent!
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  • July 1, 2018
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Very Long Way To Italy & Greece
  • June 7, 2018
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Unexpected Round The World Trip
  • May 5, 2018
  • Ben Schlappig
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Birthday In The Seychelles

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