The Traveling Professor is doing his first small group tour to Scotland next month. We're really excited about it as well as the dozen-or-so travelers going with us. In March, we had the chance to scout out the restaurants scene in Edinburgh and we came up with some good ones. Linda and I spent a considerable amount of time in the Malt Shovel refining the list. Check it out in today's blog post.
Results of our 2018 Travel Survey
Earlier this month, The Traveling Professor sent out a questionnaire to all mailing list members and all social media (Facebook and Twitter) followers. Hundreds and hundreds of email subscribers completed the questionnaire. The answers were revealing. We learned who our subscribers are. We learned where they wanted to take our small group tours to. We learned what they liked (and didn't like) about The Traveling Professor's small group tours. Check out the results in the travel blog post. You will be surprised!
4 Things to Do in Iceland
So far, The Traveling Professor has done 3 small group tours to Iceland. But what are the best things to do in Iceland? Iceland can be enjoyed just about any season and there are admittedly more activities to do outdoors than indoors. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post on the 4 best things to do in Iceland, and I have also added in some bonus seasonal activities to do while in Iceland.
How to Save Money When Booking Hotels
Lodging is probably the most expensive component of any trip and one of the most important factors in making a trip successful. Over the years, through his small group tours or booking hotels personally, The Traveling Professor has lots of experience in booking hotels. Look at The Professor's blog post today and save yourself a few bucks on your next hotel booking and maybe even get a better hotel (and perks) than you ever thought you could.
How to Beat the Crowds in Italy
Italy is a beautiful and diversified country. Great food, history, culture, architecture and more. The big problem with Italy is that the crowds have become overwhelming. It's not uncommon to wait for hours to get into the Vatican Museum in Rome or the Accademia to see David in Florence. The streets of Venice are packed with tourists, many from cruise ships. Who wants to go on vacation and be in the press of humanity or wait in line for hours? Listen to The Traveling Professor on how to beat the crowds in Italy.
4 Good Tips for Buying Train Tickets in Europe
High-speed train travel in Europe is wonderful. Travelers can expect new and modern trains. Speeds of 150-180 MPH are not uncommon, whisking travelers from city center to city center without the hassle of security procedures like those found at airports. Seating is comfortable. The views can be terrific. Costs can be significantly less than flying by air. Check out The Traveling Professor's tips on buying train tickets in Europe.
2 Inexpensive Hotels in Florence
Sometimes it's not necessary to stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Florence to find something that is well-located, clean, comfortable and quiet. There are good deals to be found at reasonable rates. In today's blog post we have two picks for inexpensive hotels in Florence, Italy. If you have traveled with The Professor one one of his small group tours, you may recommend one of the selections. Check out all of The Professor's picks for inexpensive hotels in Florence in this blog post.
3 Favorite Cities in Norway
After my initial visit to Norway, it quickly became one of my favorite travel destinations. Oh yes, everyone thinks it is outrageously expensive, but it is a lot less expensive than Iceland and only a little bit more expensive than Italy or France. In any case, Norway is full of natural beauty, cultural richness, good food and wonderful people. We now regularly offer a small group tour to Norway. Read my blog post and find out my favorite cities in Norway.
2 Favorite Restaurants in Florence
Florence seems to have it all. Great art, fantastic architecture, gelato, and of course, great restaurants. There are few cities in Italy that have better restaurants to select from. On our small group tours to Italy, it's always a hard choice as where to eat. Check out my two picks for great restaurants to eat in while in Florence.
5 Festivals in Europe
The world is full of festivals, and more seem to emerge each year. Some revolve around music, some around food and drink, some live performances, and some holidays. But all of them, or at least all of the big ones, have one thing in common: they’re incredible cultural showcases. So, on your next tour to Europe, make sure to visit one of these great festivals.
7 Things to Do in Prague
3 Quick and Easy Tips for Flying with Award Miles
Flyers earn and use a lot of award miles. How many? American Airlines President Robert Isom revealed a stunning statistic: over 1,500,000,000 award miles are redeemed per day or over 500 billion miles earned or redeemed per year. That's just on American Airlines! The Traveling Professor has researched ways to make the most of your frequent flyer awards program. Here are just 3 useful tips on earning and using award miles. Happy Travels!
Where to Eat in Edinburgh
Denmark and Norway by Rail and Ferry
One of the more popular Traveling Professor tours is his small group tour to Norway and Denmark. No matter how one travels to these countries, they will see some of the best natural beauty to be found anywhere. But if traveling by train and ferry, it offers special sights that can be found no other way. Read The Traveling Professor's blog post and find out why you need to travel to Denmark and Norway by ferry and rail.
Best and Worst Ways to Change Money Overseas
One of the money matters we encounter when traveling is how to change money. Most European countries NEVER accept US dollars. Fortunately, most European countries accept the common Euro currency but a good amount don't. In any case, there are situations where you will need to obtain currency. Look at The Traveling Professor's travel tips on the best way to change your currency into local currency. I'll also tell you about some of the worst ways to do it too!
4 More Paris Restaurants
Everyone loves to eat in Paris. Today, more than ever, there are options for eating in Paris. In general, on our small group tours to Paris we eat at local spots at a moderate price. I have picked out 4 of my favorite Paris restaurants, two of them are actually located on the same street, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. The other two are on the other side of the river and I am very sure you will enjoy them.