Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it
  • September 21, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it
Nutrition vs. Miles
  • September 18, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Nutrition vs. Miles
C’mon, Bill Marriott!
  • September 17, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
6
C’mon, Bill Marriott!
I can’t get over….
  • September 11, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
11
I can’t get over….
What a refreshing mileage run….
  • September 10, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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What a refreshing mileage run….
Oh, TSA….
  • September 9, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Oh, TSA….
It’s time to fly!
  • September 8, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
11
It’s time to fly!
The lack of holds on united.com is making my life tough
  • September 2, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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The lack of holds on united.com is making my life tough
United Breaks Guitars — Part Two
  • August 25, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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United Breaks Guitars — Part Two
Obligatory “look at me, I’m in the air” post!
  • August 24, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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Obligatory “look at me, I’m in the air” post!
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