Cool Iceland is the hottest travel destination on earth right now. The Traveling Professor just completed his third small group tour to Iceland and has quite a few practical Iceland trips under his belt that will save the traveler time and money. There are a few things to consider, and a few things to watch out for on a tour to Iceland. Read The Professor's Iceland blog post and get the most out of your next tour to Iceland.
13 hearty travelers joined The Traveling Professor on a small group tour to Denmark, Norway and Iceland earlier this month. This group was a little different from The Professor's other groups in that it was almost evenly split between Baby Boomers and Millenials. It was surprising how the two groups fit in so well with each other to enjoy a wonderful trip to Scandinavia. Read about it in this travel blog post.
In my last blog post, I listed the most peaceful places to travel according to the Global Peace Index. Iceland continues to be the safest place in the world to travel. The United States is listed as #114, Italy as #38, Mexico as #142 and Peru as #71. In this blog post, we list the most dangerous countries in the world to travel to, according to The Global Peace Index.
This month we have a travel product of the month that every Dad will love. On our small group tours, a good number of our travelers have one of these. They are fun, look great, and are very practical to have. So, check out today's blog post and find out about a great travel product and a perfect Father's Day gift.
Everyone should visit Rome, Florence and Venice. However, there is more to Italy than just these 3 cities. Travelers need to take the time to visit the REAL Italy, away from the trinket shops and massive crowds. The Traveling Professor's small group tours has visited some wonderful places in Italy that are considered "off-the-beaten" path. In this Italy blog post, you will find out about some of the places you need to visit beyond Rome, Florence and Venice.
Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift of travel for Dad? Something he will never, ever forget? Something he can do with you, or a Father/Son or Father/Daughter experience? In today's blog post we have a travel gift that Dad would probably not plan on his own, but it is a trip he probably has wanted to do for a long time. Read the blog post to find out this great travel gift for Dad.
American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy
Just about every year, I get to run a tour to the Normandy Invasion Beaches which includes the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer. It is one of the least popular tours we run, but for me, it is the most profound and compelling trip I take, no matter that I have done it over a dozen times. In today's blog post, I will describe my experience in visiting the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
Results of Our Annual Travel Survey
Last month The Traveling Professor conducted the 2nd Annual Travel Survey where we asked all subscribers to our mailing list to answer 9 short questions. Some things did not change (we have about 80% women travelers and 20% men travelers) but there were a few surprises regarding The Traveling Professor's small group tours. Read the blog post to find out more how people responded to our travel questions.
Where to Eat in Dublin
The culinary scene in Ireland has improved quite a bit over the years. It is full of varied and interesting culinary experiences. On our small group tours to Ireland, we enjoy a good meal, close to our hotel, for a reasonable price. So, if not going on a small group tour to Ireland with The Traveling Professor, read today's Ireland blog post and you can enjoy the same Dublin dining experiences that we have on our small group tours to Ireland.
Perfect Father's Day Travel Gift
Beyond Rome, Florence and Venice
Travel Product of the Month
The Safest Travel Destinations