Travel Insurance and What You Need to Know

Travel Insurance for the International Traveler

travel insurance the traveling professorOn my tours to Paris, Italy, Spain and Peru, travelers often ask me what type of travel insurance, if any, to purchase.   There are several travel insurance products out there.   The descriptions can be lengthy and confusing.   So for your next tour whether it be to Paris, Italy, Spain or even Peru and Machu Picchu, I have put together some concise information on what kind of international travel insurance a travel might want to consider purchasing for their next tour.


Saturday, July 12, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2566)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.8
Categories: General Travel

Things I Always Do When in Paris

Even After Over 50 Tours to Paris, I Still Enjoy It

After 50 tours to Paris, I stopped counting.   But why go so much?  Paris is a city of discovery where there is something new every time I go.   Whether it be leading my small group tours to Paris or traveling solo to Paris, it never gets tired.   But what does a person do who has been to Paris as many times as I have been.  Check out the blog post for some inspiration of what to do on your next tour to Paris.

Thursday, July 10, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2874)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.5
Categories: Paris

Two Neighborhoods to Visit in Paris and One to Avoid

You Might be in for a Surprise

maraisWhen going on a tour to Paris, take the opportunity to visit the varying neighborhoods of Paris.   Some are sophisticated, some are smutty, some are charming and others are cheap.    They all have an element of "je ne sais quoi" making each of them appealing in their own way.   I have written about two neighborhoods to visit while on your tour of Paris, and I have listed one, that may be of a surprise to you, that I recommend avoiding.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2707)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 3.8
Categories: Paris

What to Tip in Europe

Americans are Often Confused by European Tipping Customs

tipping in europeProbably one of the most common questions I get whether it be from travelers on my small group tours to Paris, Italy or Spain or from those traveling on their own tours is what to tip.   Tipping practices in Europe are definitely different from those in the United States.   So to clear up the controversy, read my blog post to get my tips on tipping in Europe.

Monday, July 7, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2733)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.5
Categories: Travel Tips
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Tips for Buying High Speed Train Tickets in Italy

Save Money, Save Time and Get Where You Want to Go in Italy

the traveling professor train travel in italyTrain travel in Italy can be great.  Fast and comfortable trains get you where you want to go quickly.  On The Traveling Professor's tours to Italy we often take trains from one city to another.   However, train tickets can be very expensive and there can be issues when purchasing Italian train tickets that the first-timer might not know about.   On your next tour to Italy, follow my tips on purchasing train tickets.http://www.travelingprofessor.com/

Friday, July 4, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2546)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.3
Categories: Italy

Sign Up for The Professor's Newsletter

It's Free and Subscribers Won't be Bombarded with Emails

travel newsletter paris spain italy peruThe Traveling Professor's monthly newsletter has been published for about five years now.   It is extremely easy to sign up.  Just look at that box at the upper right side of this website, put in some very basic information, confirm your subscription with an email and you are good to go!   Once you are on the mailing list you'll get my monthly travel newsletter and maybe one or two special notices of tours, airfare specials, or important travel news.   It's easy to unsubscribe if it clutters up your inbox or if you feel The Traveling Professor's newsletter is just not for you.   For details of what you can find in the newsletter, read the blog post.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (1788)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.5
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Three Underrated Museums in Paris

They Would Be Superstars in Any Other City

marmottanOf course Paris has the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Orsay, and Notre Dame.   But how about some other great museums that are not on everyone's radar when going on a tour to Paris?  We try to visit them on The Traveling Professor's tours to Paris and perhaps you should give them a try to.   Read my blog post to find out more about my favorite lesser-known Paris museums.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2796)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Paris
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Our 2015 Tours

What's New With Our 2015 Tours to Paris, Italy, Spain and Peru & Machu Picchu

Since 2009, The Traveling Professor has been offering small group tours to baby boomers.   It all started with a small group tour to Paris.  In 2015 we will be offering:

  • Tours to Paris with Special Paris Tours for Ladies Only and Tours to the Normandy Invasion Beaches
  • Tours to Italy
  • Tours to Spain
  • Tours to Italy including the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Florence, Venice and the Venetto.  Tours to Italy for Ladies Only
  • Custom Tours to Peru and Machu Picchu

We will be adding features and comforts that NO OTHER tour company offers.  Read the blog post to find out what's new with our 2015 tours.

Sunday, June 29, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2439)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.7
Categories: General Travel

Five Day Amalfi Coast Itinerary

Catch the Highlights with Amazing Scenery and Food

tours to AmalfiThe Traveling Professor started running small group tours to the Amalfi Coast and Italy in 2015.  In 2015 we will expand our program to run more tours to the Amalfi Coast along with our regular Italy offerings in Rome, Florence and Venice.  Whether traveling solo to Italy or with The Traveling Professor, read the blog post for a 5-day Amalfi Coast itinerary.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2875)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 5.0
Categories: Italy

Favorite Travel Websites and Apps

Airfares, Hotels, Apartments, and Trains

websites traveling professorLet's face it, the world of travel has been transformed by the use of technology.   There is yet to be one website or app that encompasses everything, but I do have a few favorite websites and apps that I use frequently when traveling solo or planning my group tours to Italy, Spain, Peru, or Paris.   Check out the blog post to find my choice of best travel websites.

Monday, June 23, 2014/Author: The Traveling Professor/Number of views (2498)/Comments ()/ Article rating: 4.0
Categories: General Travel
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