The Traveling Professor just got back from almost 2 weeks in Germany and Vienna.  Our visit was two-fold.  Firstly, we have family members in Germany we wanted to visit.  Secondly, we were hosted in part by the Vienna Tourist Board for the purpose of developing tours to Vienna.  Check out my blog post to get the day-by-day highlights of our voyage to Germany and Vienna including the scoop on Mozart, German and Viennese food, sights to see, and the famous Christmas markets.

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.

Most people stay away from Europe in the winter.   There are a lot of reasons.  Mostly weather, some people don't have vacation time time in the winter and some are too pre-occupied with the holidays.  But there are a lot of reasons to travel to Europe in the winter, in fact, I am leaving for Germany today.

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.

Monet is arguable the most famous of all Impressionist artists.   And when in Paris, most travelers want to see the best of his works.  The Traveling Professor has picked out four of the top spots to see the best of Monet.   Check out today's blog post to find out where you can see Monet's works from his beginnings as an illustrator to the great works he is known for today.

Once again, The Traveling Professor will be exhibiting and speaking at The New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.  This will be my third consecutive year at the show.   It is a great opportunity for people to come out and chat with me personally.   I will also be a featured speaker.   For more information about my appearance and how to get free tickets, check out my blog post.

Lodging is usually the most significant expense when taking a tour to Europe.   If you are like me, hostels aren't an option and hotels can be pricey, especially in big cities like Paris or Rome.   Another great option is an apartment rental in Europe, especially if more than one bedroom is needed.   Check out today's blog post and The Traveling Professor will fill you in on some good pointers on apartment rentals in Europe.

Dining can be expensive in Paris, but the great food is one of the reasons we like to travel there.  Every time I return to Paris, I try new places, but I always seem to come back to these three that I love.  Read today's blog post and find out 3 good casual spots to enjoy lunch or dinner on your next trip to Paris.