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1/31/2020

6 Tips for Visiting Venice

To me, Venice is the most unique city in the world. It floats in the sea. The canals weave in and out of the city full of gondoliers, water taxis, and vaporetto. It's definitely not a Roman city, but a mix of East and West. The pedestrian streets (there are no cars on the island, except for one very limited place) wind through the city with no rhyme or reason. We often travel there on The Traveling Professor's small group tours and our travelers love it. But there are a few tips we have for you in today's blog post about the city of Venice, or as they say it in Italy, Venezia.

2/1/2020

3 Side Trips from Florence Italy

There is plenty to see and do in Florence. But the city is also close enough to other destinations in Italy that deserve a look. One of the nice things about Italy is the amount of diversity within close proximity to each other. So, a short trip by bus or train will take the traveler to another destination that offers variety in architecture, food, and culture. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor has selected 3 different side trips that are easily reachable by Florence for you to check out on your next tour.

2/3/2020

5 Handy Websites and Apps Needed for Every Overseas Trip

Trip planning is full of details, details and then more details. Putting together a trip means putting together a lot of logistical information from a lot of different resources. On every small group tour The Traveling Professor puts together, there seems to be certain websites and apps that are "go to" websites or apps for each and every trip. In today's blog post, find out about the 5 websites and apps The Professor uses on almost every trip he plans.

2/4/2020

Perfect Spain Itinerary in 12 Days/11 Nights

Spain is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. Even the Europeans like to travel to Spain. For the first-timer, The Traveling Professor has laid out a plan of attack to see the most popular destinations in Spain. In this blog post, we talk about where to go, what to see, where to stay and what to eat. Take a look and go on your own or join The Traveling Professor when he introduces his first small group to Spain in 2021. Olé!

2/14/2020

Tips on Flying Clean and Healthy

People have become more aware of flying clean and healthy these days. The Corona Virus being in the news has put new emphasis on this. In my experience, the traveler probably has the most probably of becoming ill from flying. Think about it, the traveler is in a confined space within close proximity of others. The seats and surrounding areas are touched and used by different people multiple times each day. The air is recirculated. Travelers can be tired and have a low resistance. In this blog post we offer some suggestions on keeping healthy on your next flight.

2/23/2020

5 Places to Visit that Don't Exist

There is plenty of history to see all over Europe and then there are things you want to see that really aren't there. But the legends, even if they are true are not are fun to explore. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor tells about a few places that thousands and in some cases millions of travelers visit each year, that aren't really there. Read on and enjoy!

2/25/2020

Travel Insurance and the Corona Virus

what to do about travel and Corona virus

First and foremost, the Corona Virus is a human tragedy. The primary concern is the threat to human health and life. Many people have booked trips or are in the process of booking trips to countries that have been affected by the Corona Virus. Places like South America, Iceland, Norway as of today, seem practically unaffected. Other countries like China of course, as well as Italy seem to have an increasing amount of cases. What should the traveler know about protecting the cost of their trip. Look at The Professor's travel blog post today to find out more.

2/26/2020

Should I Cancel My Trip Due to the Corona Virus?

Should you cancel or postpone your trip due to the Corona virus? The Traveling Professor helps you answer that question and suggests factors to be considered in coming to a decision. We have many small group tours coming up this year. Travelers have started asking us questions (we get more and more of them everyday). One problem with addressing this issue is that the situation is developing. News about the Corona virus changes daily. We don't know what the situation is going to be later today, tomorrow, next month or next year but it's wise for travelers to keep updated. Read today's blog post for more.

2/29/2020

4 Terrific French Restaurants

One of the best books to help diners find great restaurants for every taste and budget in Paris is Eating and Drinking in Paris by Andy Herbach. Not only are the restaurant selections in the book plentiful and highly recommended, the book is also a menu translator to help the diner read and interpret a French menu. So, instead of guessing what oeufs meurette are (poached eggs in red wine sauce), Andy's book will tell you. It also lists wine bars, historic restaurants, food markets and more. The Traveling Professor never goes to Paris without Eating and Drinking in Paris. Read about 4 of Andy's favorites in today's blog post.

3/3/2020

How to Tour the Amalfi Coast

Everyone loves Italy and everyone loves the Amalfi Coast. The Traveling Professor has run many small group tours to the Amalfi Coast and it certainly is a wonderful place to go. In this blog post the traveler learns about the logistics of planning an Amalfi Coast trip as well as what to see and what to do. The Professor will also advise on the best time to travel to the Amalfi Coast. On top of it, read about the hotel recommendations in the Amalfi Coast area.

3/6/2020

The Cheapest and Most Expensive Places to Travel

What are the cheapest and least expensive places to travel? Where can you find the least expensive hotel rooms and the most expensive hotel rooms? You have to eat on the road, so where can the least expensive (and most expensive) restaurants and dining spots be found? And lastly, what destinations have become surprisingly inexpensive over the last few years. Read today's blog post and find out more.

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