Since I last published a blog post on The Professor's Best Tips on Italian Trains, a few things have changed. It is now easier to purchase Italian train tickets and I show you how. Of course I explain the different types of trains and some booking tips. Check out my blog post and save time and money with my best Italian train tips.
Who doesn't love Venice. It is probably the most unique city in the world. I have visited over a dozen times and The Traveling Professor still loves to go back again and again. I do have some tips that will make a trip to Venice a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Read my blog post on how to eat well, where to stay and what to do in unique Venice.
The Traveling Professor just completed three days in New York at the New York Times Travel Show. It was great to meet all of our travelers who came out to see us. It was just as great to make new friends too. We got to talk and meet face-to-face on all aspect of travel. We learned what our travelers want in 2016. In this blog post we will share that with you as well what we learned about upcoming trends in travel.
Our Traveling Professor tours are not budget tours, and with the exception of one tour we run, they are not super-luxury tours either. On our Traveling Professor tours we like to stay at good 3 or 4 star hotels in a central location that are a good value. But some people, when traveling on their own, like to plan a budget tour. Here are some of my ideas for saving money without sacrificing comfort.
When most people travel to Italy for the first time, they usually wind up in Rome, Florence, Venice and maybe even the Amalfi Coast. These are all wonderful places to travel, but let's face it, there can be quite touristy with big crowds and high prices. There are other parts of Italy worth seeing. I think they are more authentic, less crowded, and much less expensive. See my blog post for my favorite places to visit in Italy second time around.
Rome and Florence are beautiful, there is no doubt about it. However, there is a side to Italy that is less touristy, more authentic, filled with natural beauty, architecture, history, culture, and great food. It is also less crowded and more affordable. In May of 2016 The Traveling Professor will offer another small group tour to Italy, this one to Venice and the Veneto region to include Padua, Verona, Vicenza, and Treviso. Read today's blog post to find out more.
On our Traveling Professor small group tours to Italy, we enjoy traveling by train. It is fast, efficient, and economical. It lets us mingle with the locals to give a better flavor of Italy. In today's blog post The Traveling Professor covers the basics of Italian train travel in terms of types of trains and purchasing tickets.
When on a small group tour to Venice, The Traveling Professor prepares travelers by telling them that are no cars or taxis within the historic area of Venice. The only way to get around is by walking or by some type of watercraft. Although the historic area of Venice is walkable, it can be a problem when getting luggage to the hotel or for transport to/from the airport. In this blog post I will explain some of the transport options for your next tour to Venice.
Venice is one of The Professor's top destinations for his small group tours to Italy. Since lodging will probably be the most significant cost of any tour and the importance of selecting a well-located hotel cannot be underestimated, The Traveling Professor has come up with a list of his Venice hotel picks. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog to find the best place to stay on your next tour to Venice.