Lost luggage can ruin a trip. In my experience in traveling with over 100 travelers per year, about 15% of all luggage is misplaced. By that I mean luggage is either lost or arrives late. The Professor has been traveling 60,000+ miles for each of the last 10 years or so and has seen just about everything. So here are his 3 ridiculously simple tips on how not to lose your bags.
New Paris Restaurant List
We do several small group tours to Pairs each year. We are always uncovering places to dine. We did three small group tours to Paris this year and have added some spots to our list. Most of them are on the Left Bank, on the inexpensive side. If you have ever been with The Traveling Professor on one of his small group tours, the names are very recognizable for reliable, good food.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Card and Why You Need to Get It
The Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card is a great deal. A lot of websites will tell you why, but they are probably receiving a commission for telling you so. The Traveling Professor receives NO compensation for telling you why this is such a great travel card and why everyone should have it. The Professor owns less than 5 credit cards and the Chase Sapphire Reserve is one of them and he will tell you why this card, over any other, should be in every traveler's wallet.
Canadian Rockies by Rail
In our 2018 Traveler Survey, 45% of our respondents said they would be interested in a rail tour through the Canadian Rockies. So, The Traveling Professor got right on it and started reaching out to various vendors, contacts, hotels and guides to put together a tour. In today's blog post, The Professor lays out an itinerary for a terrific tour of the Canadian Rockies by rail. However, in the end, travelers must ask themselves if this is a trip worth taking.
3 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Prevent Losing Your Luggage
Scottish Highlands by Scenic Railway
In September, The Traveling Professor did an inaugural tour to Scotland. We did this as a small group tour to Scotland with 10 travelers. One of the biggest surprises we had is how beautiful the Scottish Highlands are, and that the best way to see them is by scenic rail. In this blog post The Traveling Professor will tell you a little bit about some of the scenic Scottish highlands routes.
3 Places to Eat in Rome
With all the problems Rome is having, it is still remains a great place to eat. The superstar dish here of course is pasta, but there is so much more than that. When we go on a Traveling Professor small group tour to Italy and visit Rome, we go to traditional restaurants as well as some more modern places. Check out today's blog post to find out about three of The Traveling Professor's favorite places to eat in Rome.
4 Tips for Booking a Trip to Machu Picchu
Professor Steve Solosky has been running small group tours to Machu Picchu and Peru for about 8 years. He has also been designated by The New York Times Travel Show as a Peru Expert. Get his expert advice on planning a trip to Machu Picchu. The Professor will share his experience on when to go, making bookings, and itinerary. Also, follow The Professor's blog post to get the best tips on traveling to Machu Picchu.
How to Get the Best Airfares to Italy
On The Traveling Professor's small group tours to Italy, we often help travelers in getting airfare to and from Italy. Airfares to Italy can vary greatly. For instance, we selected travel dates departing from New York's JFK airport on June 1, 2019 and returning on June 10, 2019 to demonstrate how travelers can get the best airfares to Italy. Read the blog post and hopefully The Traveling Professor can help you save money on airfare to Italy.
Two Hotels in Florence Italy
Florence is a Renaissance city full of art and culture. The food and wine is not bad either. Travelers will always need a place to lay their head down in the evening and nothing is better than the Oltrarno area of Florence. The Traveling Professor and Melanie Wilson have come up with two pick for the traveler to visit on their next trip to Italy.
5 Easy Tips for Booking Hotels
Most people go to a hotel site, pick out a room and book it. They can go directly to the hotel website or use a booking search engine like Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Trivago or many of the other hotel booking sites out there. But if you really want to save money, take a look at a few of The Traveling Professor's hotel booking tips you won't see anywhere else.
A Quick Tip for Getting Cheaper Flights
Holiday Gifts for the Traveler
Every year The Traveling Professor publishes his holiday travel gift guide. These gifts are geared to the type of traveler that goes on The Traveling Professor's small group tours, but just about any traveler can find something of use in this year's line-up. For convenience, all gifts, except one, are available on Amazon.com so it won't be necessary to get in the car. Everything can be delivered right to your door!
Packing List for Peru and Machu Picchu Trip
The Traveling Professor has done 20+ small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu. There are all sorts of considerations to be taken considering the weather and the altitude. The Traveling Professor has put together a packing list for a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. There is a list for men and a list for women. It not only includes what to wear, but specific equipment recommendations such as boots and hiking equipment.