Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 13, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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I’m Taking My Dad On A Surprise Review Trip…
  • May 11, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Qantas’ Absurdly Expensive Business Class Fares
  • May 9, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus
  • May 7, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
82
When Plane Arrives At Gate, Should You Stand Right Away?
  • May 7, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
56
My Suspicious Credit Card Rejection Letters…
  • May 6, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
5
Hyatt Credit Card $15K First Year Sweet Spot
  • May 5, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
49
Can You Pay Your HOA With The Bilt Mastercard?
  • May 5, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
148
Is Travel In First & Business Class Overrated?
  • May 3, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
77
Lufthansa’s A340-600 “Cargo Hold” Bathrooms
  • April 29, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Will American’s New York To Doha Route Survive?
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  • October 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Two Trips To The Southern Hemisphere
  • July 18, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Secret Mission To Dubai
  • June 18, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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From Saint-Tropez To Sylt, And Beyond!

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