Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • June 4, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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How Much Are United MileagePlus Miles Worth Post-Devaluation?
  • May 29, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Qantas A380 First Class: A Pleasant Surprise
  • May 27, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Qatar Airways’ Louis Vuitton Lounge Doha Airport (Including Menu & Pricing)
  • May 27, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Virgin Australia 737 Business Class: Great, But Kind Of Cheap
  • May 26, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Qatar Airways A380 First Class: Is Business Class Just Too Good?
  • May 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Orchard, Doha Airport’s Indoor Tropical Garden
  • May 24, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Best-Ever Use Of A Marriott Free Night Award
  • May 23, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hilton’s Katara Hills Doha: Nice, Weird, And Random
  • May 22, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Flying Qatar Airways’ New Boeing 737 MAX
  • May 21, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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You Know You’re Flying With A VIP When…
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  • Ben Schlappig
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