Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Orchard, Doha Airport’s Indoor Tropical Garden
  • May 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
30
My Best-Ever Use Of A Marriott Free Night Award
  • May 23, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
43
Hilton’s Katara Hills Doha: Nice, Weird, And Random
  • May 22, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
23
Flying Qatar Airways’ New Boeing 737 MAX
  • May 21, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
92
You Know You’re Flying With A VIP When…
  • May 21, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
50
Why Can’t Hotels Sell Protein Shakes?!
  • May 21, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
26
Etihad’s Boeing 787 First Class: A Solid Flight, But…
  • May 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
36
Airline Labor Costs Are Increasing: Who Will Foot The Bill?
  • May 18, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
21
Mystery: Why Don’t Emirates & FlyDubai Merge?
  • May 18, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
29
Virgin Australia Award Tickets: An Interesting Trick
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  • August 24, 2015
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Different Kind Of Trip Report
  • August 2, 2015
  • Tiffany Funk
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Taking Mom On An Airplane Ride
  • July 10, 2015
  • Nick
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Amsterdam Via Britain And Indonesia (Sort Of)

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