Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 25, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Unique: The Economy Flight That Offers Lounge Access
  • December 23, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Top 9 Travel Tips For Stress-Free Flying
  • December 23, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Track Where Your Plane Is Coming From
  • December 23, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How Much Is A Paid Air France First Class Upgrade?
  • December 20, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Which Airlines Fly To The Most Countries? There’s A Huge Gap…
  • December 19, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Air France Hippocampe & Club 2000 Status: What Are They?
  • December 16, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Flying Blue Elite Status (XP) Rollover Feature: How It Works
  • December 15, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus
  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Redeem Miles For Japan Airlines A350 First & Business Class
  • December 11, 2024
  • Ben Schlappig
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Citi AAdvantage Business Card Authorized User Rewards Quirk
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Recent trip reports

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  • June 18, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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From Saint-Tropez To Sylt, And Beyond!
  • April 23, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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Birthday Trip To The Maldives
  • March 28, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Spring Trip To Italy & France

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