Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • May 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
119
The Most Obnoxious Self-Upgrader I’ve Ever Seen
  • May 5, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
121
Park Hyatt Doha: A Nice Hotel I Won’t Return To (Update)
  • May 4, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
153
I’m Terrible At Sleeping On Planes: Any Tips?
  • May 2, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
49
An Epic Flight In “Qatar Pacific” 777 First Class
  • April 21, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
212
PSA: Please Respect Those Who Wear Masks On Planes
  • April 19, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
33
Waldorf Astoria DIFC: My New Favorite Dubai Hotel
  • April 18, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
144
How Honestly Would You Review This Flight?
  • April 18, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
37
Unreal: A Private Flight In Emirates’ New First Class
  • April 15, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
46
My Experience Learning To Ski In Courchevel
  • April 14, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
44
I Can’t Decide Whether To Redeem Points Or A Free Night Award
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  • March 30, 2010
  • Ben Schlappig
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Asia on a Whim
  • November 1, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
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London Quickly
  • August 29, 2009
  • Ben Schlappig
13
Quest to Istanbul and Hong Kong

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