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

  • June 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Around the World with Dad
  • May 30, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
25
The Long Way to Florence
  • April 19, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Ski Trip in the French Alps
Meet Ben, OMAAT Founder
5,163,247 Miles Traveled

I’ve flown all of the major (and many minor) airlines, including every international first class cabin.

32,614,600 Words Written

I write all my own content; no ghostwriters at OMAAT!

35,045 Posts Published

15 years (and counting) of daily blogging add up.