I often get the question, "Professor, where should I stay in Paris?". First of all, you want to avoid the area near the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. They are way too touristy, are overpriced, and are crowded. The Champs Elysees is hardly "French" at all. However, there are a few neighborhoods in Paris I like to stay in. My criteria is based on convenience of getting to other sites I want to see, restaurants, transportation access, value, and overall pleasantness of the area. See my choices in today's blog post.
Everyone is always asking me about their favorite restaurants in Paris. Well, to be honest, there are quite a few of them that I absolutely love. In today's Paris blog post I list 3 of my favorite Paris restaurants. Most of these in this list are traditional and well-established dining establishments. Enjoy!
I am a semi-regular guest on the Scott Thompson radio program in Hamilton, Ontario. In between interviews on the eclipse and Jerry Lewis, Scott spoke with me on-air about stories he heard about tourists no longer being welcome in Europe such as this one. He also had some anecdotal stories of being treated rudely in Italy. We had about 10 minutes to talk on air and afterwards, my website lit up like a Christmas tree. See my comments on tourists being treated rudely or not being welcome in Europe.
On our small group tours to Paris, once in a while, we take a break and do a day trip somewhere else. It could be Giverny, it could be to Versailles and if we are ambitious, we can take the train up to Brussels for a day or two visit to this wonderful city. Read The Professor's blog post on how to plan a day trip to Brussels.
On our small group tours to Paris, we always take time out to stop for a nice relaxing lunch. And why not? We had a "tough" day of touring and it's time to live as the Parisians do. In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor has selected four of his best lunch spots in Paris. On your next tour to Paris, check one of these places out.
Hoteliers in Paris have admitted to me, Paris tourism is in a slump by as much as 30%. What that means is the savvy traveler can find bargains - if they know where to look. For instance, we found a 5-star luxury hotel in the 5th arrondissement for $154 a night, right next to a 2-star hotel charging $150 per night. I'll take the upgrade for $4 any day or night. The key to finding the best rates is to know what leverage you have and then to apply it. In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor tells you the tips to get the best hotel rates possible on your next tour to Paris.
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.
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.
Just about every year, I get to run a tour to the Normandy Invasion Beaches which includes the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. It is one of the least popular tours we run, but for me, it is the most profound and compelling trip I take, no matter that I have done it over a dozen times. In today's blog post, I will describe my experience in visiting the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
Nearly every week I get 5 or 6 requests regarding my favorite eating spots in Paris. Believe me, I have never run into a Paris traveler who has complained there is no where to eat. But in any case, whether it be on my small group tours to Paris or traveling solo to Paris, take a look at my favorite restaurants on the Left Bank of Paris.