One of the nice things about Venice is that it is away from it all, with winding unmarked streets, pedestrian traffic only. One of the bad things about Venice is that it is away from it all, with winding sometimes unmarked streets, pedestrian traffic only. There is no taxi or car service within Venice. The Traveling Professor has a lot of experience with his small group tours to Italy and today, he gives his advice on getting to your hotel from the Venice train station or Marco Polo airport.
The major overseas legacy carriers: American, Delta, United and even British Airways, Lufthansa along with their "alliance airlines" control the most passenger traffic between the U.S. and Europe. You have heard the horror stories of poor customer service, old planes, unfair fares, tight seats, lousy meals, passengers being treated like cattle, etc. But now, there are some new kids on the block in terms of airlines going to Europe. Are they worth a look? You bet they are. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post and find out how to get to Europe cheaper and in more comfort.
Paris is considered by many as the food capital of the world. On The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Paris, we enjoy nice meals without breaking the bank. Whether it be for lunch or dinner, there are places to dine in Paris on the high end without blowing your entire food budget on one meal. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post to find elegant dining experiences at a reasonable price.
Cool Iceland is the hottest travel destination on earth right now. The Traveling Professor just completed his third small group tour to Iceland and has quite a few practical Iceland trips under his belt that will save the traveler time and money. There are a few things to consider, and a few things to watch out for on a tour to Iceland. Read The Professor's Iceland blog post and get the most out of your next tour to Iceland.
13 hearty travelers joined The Traveling Professor on a small group tour to Denmark, Norway and Iceland earlier this month. This group was a little different from The Professor's other groups in that it was almost evenly split between Baby Boomers and Millenials. It was surprising how the two groups fit in so well with each other to enjoy a wonderful trip to Scandinavia. Read about it in this travel blog post.
In my last blog post, I listed the most peaceful places to travel according to the Global Peace Index. Iceland continues to be the safest place in the world to travel. The United States is listed as #114, Italy as #38, Mexico as #142 and Peru as #71. In this blog post, we list the most dangerous countries in the world to travel to, according to The Global Peace Index.
This month we have a travel product of the month that every Dad will love. On our small group tours, a good number of our travelers have one of these. They are fun, look great, and are very practical to have. So, check out today's blog post and find out about a great travel product and a perfect Father's Day gift.
Everyone should visit Rome, Florence and Venice. However, there is more to Italy than just these 3 cities. Travelers need to take the time to visit the REAL Italy, away from the trinket shops and massive crowds. The Traveling Professor's small group tours has visited some wonderful places in Italy that are considered "off-the-beaten" path. In this Italy blog post, you will find out about some of the places you need to visit beyond Rome, Florence and Venice.
Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift of travel for Dad? Something he will never, ever forget? Something he can do with you, or a Father/Son or Father/Daughter experience? In today's blog post we have a travel gift that Dad would probably not plan on his own, but it is a trip he probably has wanted to do for a long time. Read the blog post to find out this great travel gift for Dad.