Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

Simply incredible view….
  • August 21, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Simply incredible view….
Istanbul Shoe Shine Scam
  • August 20, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
13
Istanbul Shoe Shine Scam
Off to Hong Kong!
  • August 19, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
5
Off to Hong Kong!
Forgot to mention…
  • August 18, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
4
Forgot to mention…
Good morning from Istanbul!
  • August 17, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Good morning from Istanbul!
Why the torture?!?!
  • August 17, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Why the torture?!?!
Drama doesn’t have to be bad!
  • August 16, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
5
Drama doesn’t have to be bad!
I’ll be back!
  • August 15, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
7
I’ll be back!
Am I too cheap to check a bag?
  • August 13, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Am I too cheap to check a bag?
Got my coins….
  • August 12, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Got my coins….
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