Instant Alert: This 'homeless' guy flies first class for free — and says anyone could do it with a bit of effort

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   This 'homeless' guy flies first class for free — and says anyone could do it with a bit of effort by Eugene Kim on Jan 3, 2016, 3:50 PM Advertisement Ben Schlappig is a 25-year-old travel blogger. And he’s homeless, because he spends most of his time in the sky, flying first class — for free. He says anybody could get free first-class tickets, if you play it smart. “It sounds cliché, but I'm living my dream,” Schlappig told Business Insider. We spoke to Schlappig to hear his story: SEE ALSO: Riding the subway in Seoul showed me how far behind New York is Schlappig is a popular travel blogger. His blog, called "One Mile at a Time," has over 34,000 Twitter followers and 55,000 Instagram followers. Traveling is more than a hobby for Schlappig — it's a near obsession. "Since a young age, all I ever wanted to do was to fly and travel," he tells us. That obsession has turned into a real job. He makes a living primarily through his blog and a travel-consulting business he runs. This is his swimsuit. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011