Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 5, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Can You Pay Your HOA With The Bilt Mastercard?
  • May 5, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Is Travel In First & Business Class Overrated?
  • May 3, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Lufthansa’s A340-600 “Cargo Hold” Bathrooms
  • April 29, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Will American’s New York To Doha Route Survive?
  • April 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Airline Safety Records & Ratings: Should You Care?
  • April 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Story Of How I Became A Travel Blogger
  • April 28, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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I Stayed At The Burj Al Arab Dubai, And I’m Speechless
  • April 26, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Stellar: Etihad’s Airbus A350 Business Class
  • April 23, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Enjoy Singapore Airlines’ Soothing Music At Home
  • April 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Bilt Mastercard’s Secret Sign-Up Bonus
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  • October 9, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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To The Vaterland With My Vater
  • September 10, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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Mom’s Bali Birthday Bonanza
  • August 24, 2013
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Rimowa Quest

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