As I write this, it is over 90 degrees Farenheit in the Northeast United States. Boy, do I wish I could go somewhere where it is cool now. I'm thinking of some of my favorite destinations to visit in the winter time. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post and get some advice on some good places to go when the weather isn't hot.
Hotels in Paris can be expensive and a good bargain is hard to find. The Traveling Professor, on his small group tours to Paris, has used several good 2-star hotels. The Professor's requirements for a good 2-star hotel is that they must be clean, comfortable, and quiet. Location also plays a big factor into selecting a Paris hotel. In this blog post, The Professor has selected five good 2-star hotels for your next trip to Paris.
One of the hottest travel destinations now is Croatia. The Traveling Professor has been visiting on his small group tours to Croatia and we have a trip scheduled for this year and 2 for 2019. Located on the Adriatic Sea, I expected the food to be more Italian than Mediterranean, and I was wrong. The coastline is staggeringly beautiful, the cities are ancient and exciting. We found the people to be incredibly warm and welcoming. And lastly, the price is right. Read more to find out about the exciting travel destination of Croatia.
I know, I know, Florence is full of art and culture. Most people go there to see the nude dude, David or the Uffizi Gallery or hang out in one of the great piazzas sipping coffee or eating gelato. For me, it's all about the pizza. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor will tell you about two of his favorite pizza spots in Florence.
We do anywhere from 10-15 small group tours each year. Sometimes I am away for 6-7 weeks at a time and I NEVER check a bag. So, what are the essential things I bring on every trip other than the obvious like a change of clothes? Take a look at The Traveling Professor's blog post to learn what he cannot travel without.
Everyone loves to eat in Paris. Today, more than ever, there are options for eating in Paris. In general, on our small group tours to Paris we eat at local spots at a moderate price. I have picked out 4 of my favorite Paris restaurants, two of them are actually located on the same street, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. The other two are on the other side of the river and I am very sure you will enjoy them.
One of the money matters we encounter when traveling is how to change money. Most European countries NEVER accept US dollars. Fortunately, most European countries accept the common Euro currency but a good amount don't. In any case, there are situations where you will need to obtain currency. Look at The Traveling Professor's travel tips on the best way to change your currency into local currency. I'll also tell you about some of the worst ways to do it too!
One of the more popular Traveling Professor tours is his small group tour to Norway and Denmark. No matter how one travels to these countries, they will see some of the best natural beauty to be found anywhere. But if traveling by train and ferry, it offers special sights that can be found no other way. Read The Traveling Professor's blog post and find out why you need to travel to Denmark and Norway by ferry and rail.
The Traveling Professor is doing his first small group tour to Scotland next month. We're really excited about it as well as the dozen-or-so travelers going with us. In March, we had the chance to scout out the restaurants scene in Edinburgh and we came up with some good ones. Linda and I spent a considerable amount of time in the Malt Shovel refining the list. Check it out in today's blog post.
Flyers earn and use a lot of award miles. How many? American Airlines President Robert Isom revealed a stunning statistic: over 1,500,000,000 award miles are redeemed per day or over 500 billion miles earned or redeemed per year. That's just on American Airlines! The Traveling Professor has researched ways to make the most of your frequent flyer awards program. Here are just 3 useful tips on earning and using award miles. Happy Travels!