The Traveling Professor has been to both Paris and Vienna multiple times in 2016. Both of them are wonderful cities. I would visit any of them any time. But which one is better? Where would you prefer to travel to right now. In today's blog post I compare the two cities and let you decide. By the way, The Traveling Professor will be running small group tours to Paris in 2017 as well as small group tours to Vienna, Budapest, and Prague.
Paris has thousands and thousands of dining options. Travelers will not go hungry for breakfast, lunch or dinner. But there are those times when you want to grab something quick or something light. In today's blog post I will give some ideas on where to find a light meal or quick snack while in Paris. I have suggestions for light sit-down meals and for grab and go.
Paris is a mecca for dining. There are all kinds of foods in all kinds of settings. But then comes the time where a special place needs to be found. In today's blog post The Traveling Professor gives you 3 elegant Paris restaurants. They are perfect for a celebration or a romantic Paris dinner. Bon Appétit!
On our small group tours to Paris of course we visit the great sites like the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Orangerie and Notre Dame. But Paris, being a city of discovery, has other attractions that would be famous in their own right if not overshadowed by the aforementioned, world-famous sites. Check out the blog post and find out what else to visit on your next tour to Paris.
Everyone loves to stay in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower when they visit Paris. However, hotels in the exclusive 7th arrondissement can be expensive. In fact, everything can be expensive in the 7th arrondissement. But The Professor has done the work for you to come up with 3 inexpensive (well, relatively inexpensive) places for you to stay near the Eiffel Tower.
So far this year we have taken small group tours to Paris, Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice), Copenhagen, Norway, and Iceland. We have a few trips remaining in 2016 - Paris, Italy, and to the Austrian/Bavarian Christmas markets in 2016. Travelers have already been asking me where we can take them in 2017. You are going to scream with joy when you find out where you can join up with The Professor on one of his special small group tours next year.
Looking for an inexpensive hotel in Paris? The Traveling Professor has some picks for you. They are all great values and I have selected hotels in various parts of the city. Why spend a lot of money on hotels when you can get a great place to stay for a terrific rate. Read The Professor's picks on the best inexpensive hotels in Paris.
When I get into conversations with travelers or just with people in general when I am talking about France, they sometimes ask me "aren't the Parisians rude?". It kind of surprises me when they ask this because in general, that has not been my experience with the French people. However, I think I know why people sometimes complain about the French being rude and in short, it is not what you think it is. Read today's blog post and I'll break the myth about the "rude French".
Lodging costs typically make up the most expensive part of a vacation to Paris and in Paris, hotels can be expensive. However, there are several good 2-star picks, and The Traveling Professor has them for you. 2-star Paris hotels can be a great value, but usually they do not have a restaurant (not a big deal in Paris) but probably does not have A/C. Don't expect a spa or turn-down service. However, with these picks, expect to get a good night's sleep at a good price.