If you ask me, the biggest hassle about traveling is flying. Going through airport security is at the top of my list in terms what I dislike about flying. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor gives some simple and practical tips about getting through security easily and quickly as possible in time for you to relax for a few minutes before boarding a flight. It will only take a minute to read through these 5 practical tips to get through airline security to save you time and possibly from missing a flight.
Travel insurance can be expensive. I just ran a quote on $5,000 worth of travel insurance that included reimbursement for trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical care, and medical transportation and a bunch of other options for an international trip. The premium was $359. That's more than 10% of the cost of a typical Traveling Professor small group tour. In today's blog post, I will show you how to get free travel insurance.
Over the years, through my small group tours and through my personal trips, I have gained much experience in dealing with hotels. I've found strategies I can use to save money and get perks. The Traveling Professor is happy to share his hotel booking experiences so that you can get the best hotel experience possible while saving money. Read today's blog post for some great tips on booking hotels.
You've been asked by Jennifer Garner with the "what's in your wallet?" advertisements for travel credit cards. No doubt that you have been pitched all types of credit cards on airlines, on posters, on radio and on TV for credit cards that promise free travel. In today's blog I will tell you if you even need a travel credit card and what are the best features to look for in a travel credit card.
With the holiday season upon us, I am sure there is much wondering about what to get the traveler in your family. The Traveling Professor has listed 5 gifts this season, some priced as low as $10. Any of these thoughtful gifts will surely be welcome by the wandering members of your family and even your friends. Check out The Professor's 2017 holiday gift suggestions.
One of the worst experiences in travel is being on a long haul flight overseas being stuck in economy class in a packed 3 across seating configuration. The seats are small and uncomfortable. I think airlines do this on purpose in order to motivate flyers into buying expensive upgrades. But wait. There is another option to make an overseas flight much, much more comfortable GUARANTEED. Read The Traveling Professor's blog post to find out how.
If you are like The Traveling Professor, you like to save money without sacrificing luxury or comfort. There are ways to enjoy a trip without busing the budget or without sleeping in a hostel or cheap hotel. There are also ways to wisely save money and get more out of a visit to Italy, Scandinavia, Paris, or any other destination. Read The Traveling Professor's 4 practical tips to save money on travel.
The most important document on an overseas trip is a passport. Guard it as if it were gold. Of course, everyone knows "don't lose your passport" but there are several more important but simple passport tips than that. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor gives three very simple, but important tips regarding passports for you next tour to Europe.
The Traveling Professor has been consulting with travelers regarding airfare for a few small group tours coming up this fall and in 2018. It seems like anything to do with booking airfares can be somewhat of a hassle these days. However, The Traveling Professor tells you some quick and easy things to remember when booking airfare. See The Professor's easy airline booking tips in today's blog post.
Let's face it. The world can be a dangerous place. However, as a traveler, you can make the travel experience as safe as possible. There are some easy steps that can be taken that can reduce the risk of being exposed to dangerous situations while overseas. In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor has outlined 10 steps that can be taken that will reduce the risk of being put into a dangerous situation on your next trip. Travel safe!