Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • January 22, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Planning A Trip To Iceland (Not In Summer): Good Idea?
  • January 21, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Airline Rimowa Amenity Kits: Some Of My Favorite Airline Collectibles
  • January 19, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Emirates’ Brilliant, Unrivaled A380 Halo Effect
  • January 14, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Airport Lounge Access Economics: Who Foots The Bill?
  • January 13, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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How Much Do Award Tickets Cost Airlines? You Might Be Surprised
  • January 12, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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What Are The World’s Best Airport Hotels? Here Are My Picks…
  • January 12, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Delta & Korean Air Joint Venture: Is It Getting Too Powerful?
  • January 9, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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What Are The Best Carry-On Bags? You Tell Me!
  • January 9, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Where Should I Travel To See The Northern Lights?
  • January 9, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Spinner Luggage: What Are The Pros And Cons?
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  • June 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Around the World with Dad
  • May 30, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Long Way to Florence
  • April 19, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Ski Trip in the French Alps

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