Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 30, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Marriott Bonvoy Nightly Upgrade Award Experience: More Failure Than Success
  • December 29, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Marriott Ambassador Elite Experience: What Does Top Tier $23K Status Get You?
  • December 28, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
36
Drinking Buy On Board Espresso In Air Dolomiti Economy…
  • December 28, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
39
The Quirky Ritz-Carlton That Doesn’t Participate In Marriott Bonvoy
  • December 27, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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When Does American Open Blocked, Desirable Economy Seats?
  • December 26, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
5
New Year’s Eve Hotel Stay Elite Status Credit: How Does It Work?
  • December 26, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Splitting Expenses When Redeeming Points For Travel: What’s Fair?
  • December 25, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
28
Emirates First Class Menu & Food: Fine Dining, Or Just Fine?
  • December 23, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
21
Are Hotel Check-In Times Guaranteed? What If Your Room Isn’t Ready?
  • December 23, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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My Furious Emirates First Class Seat Mate: Fair Feedback, Unfair Delivery
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  • February 20, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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Four Times Across The Atlantic
  • January 16, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Whirlwind Aeroplan Adventure
  • December 19, 2022
  • Ben Schlappig
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The Trip Of A Lifetime To Austin

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