Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 19, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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I’m Tempted: Finnair Plus Elite Promotion
  • December 16, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Wish Me Luck: I Bought Millions Of Miles
  • December 12, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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World’s Biggest Airport Was Almost Built In The Everglades?!
  • December 10, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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It’s Time For Hyatt To Extend Free Night & Suite Awards
  • December 9, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Year Of Earning Miles With Bask Bank
  • December 1, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Impressions From Our Trip To San Miguel De Allende
  • November 23, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Revolting: American Airlines’ First Class “Turkey” Sandwich
  • November 23, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Was There A Smuggler On My US-Bound Flight?
  • November 22, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Repricing American Airlines Flights Is So Fun!
  • November 22, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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I’m Tempted: Ritz-Carlton Maldives Pre-Devaluation Points Trip
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  • Ben Schlappig
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Christmas in Germany
  • June 28, 2010
  • Ben Schlappig
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  • March 30, 2010
  • Ben Schlappig
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Asia on a Whim

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