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| The Traveling Professor's Italy and Paris Blog
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TravelingProfessor
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
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The Paris and Italy Blog
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By TravelingProfessor on
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
 Believe it or not, The Traveling Professor website has been around since 2008 and we are going strong with just about 3,000 registered users. It's time for a new look and I should be launching my new webiste by the end of the summer. In 2014 I will still be running my small group tours. Of course we will be heading to Paris, Italy, Spain and Peru and Machu Picchu. However, I have a few new tours up my sleeve.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Saturday, May 18, 2013
 I was eflecting upon all the people I have taken to Paris, Spain, Italy and Peru so far this year. Already I am planning my tour schedule for 2014. Being a professor, I am always interested in improving traveler experiences to Italy, Spain, Paris and Peru. So, I thought I would pass on some very simple travel tips that might help people enjoy their tour of Spain a little bit more, get a little extra out of their trip to Italy, or perhaps make their Paris trip more memorable. Read ten of my tips to make for a better European travel experience.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
 Last month I was talking to a small group about a packing list for Paris. I was also quoted in a blog post about packing for Italy. My advice is to take carry-on luggage only to Europe. Why? First of all, about 10%-15% of all checked bags are either lost or delayed - that could ruin a trip to Paris or Italy. Secondly, you will probably be getting on and off busses/trains/planes/boats on your tour of Italy and Paris. Heavy bags could make a vacation to Italy or Paris miserable. I have an Italy packing list that also applies to trips to Paris. Read more to see my Europe packing list.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Thursday, April 25, 2013
 I am posting this blog from my porch at the world-class luxury Inkaterra resort at the foot of Machu Picchu. All of us in our group were lucky enough to be upgraded to this great hotel. We understand it is Leonardo DiCaprio's favorite! We arrived last night on the Peru Rail VistaDome train, winding through the Urubamba River. After check-in we relaxed and had a very fancy, and very fine meal. Afterwards, I went back to my room, opened the doors to let the jungle air in as I heard the river rushing towards the Amazon River, miles away. It was sweet dreams as I looked forward to our small group tour of Machu Picchu the next morning.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
 The Traveling Professor's small group tour to Peru and Machu Picchu departs for the Inca capital today - Cusco. It is a one-hour flight from Lima. Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage City and for good reason - it is rich in natural history, Inca history, religion, and Roman Catholic history. Cusco is emerging as a progressive culinary destination, attracting top-notch chefs. The city of Cusco is greatly improved in terms of hotels and facilities. It is also the jumping-off point for all of those going to Machu Picchu. Read the blog post and find out more about our small group tour to Cusco.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
 We are here on a small group tour of Peru and Machu Picchu with a group from Chicago. On the schedule is a tour of the modern and chic city of Lima. We then travel to Cusco, the capital city of the Incas. After a two day tour there we will head out to Machu Picchu visiting the famous Pisac market and historic city of Ollantaytambo before we board the train to the Lost City of the Incas. After that we will return to Cusco and pick up our transportation to Puno and Lake Titicaca. It's an adventurous tour, with great people, new foods, luxury hotels and plenty of excitement.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Saturday, April 20, 2013
 Paris and Italy are safe places to visit with less incidents of violent crimes than in the U.S. Unfortunately, petty crimes such as pickpocketing and theft are more common than what might be found at home. Nothing can ruin a trip like getting pickpocketed in Paris, robbed in Rome, or fleeced in Florence. Be aware of some of the common scams in Europe and protect yourself against being a victim and having your Paris or Italy vacation ruined.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Monday, April 15, 2013
 I have the opportunity to travel to many places in Italy. We take small group tours to Rome. We take side trips to the canals of Venice. I have been to The Venetto region where the charming cities of Padua, Verona and Vicenza are scattered about. I keep coming back to Florence as my favorite city in Italy. Read the blog and see why my small groups love traveling to Florence and why they enjoy the culture, art, food, and people of this wonderful city.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
 Why would a traveler in Paris want to go to a Canadian pub in Paris where the bartender’s name is Mike, the barmaid is from Plattsburgh, New York, and Strongbow Cider is on tap? The answer is simple: to meet Parisians. That’s right, on any given night, the Moose Bar & Grill, this Canadian outpost in the Latin Quarter, is filled with fascinated Frenchmen who want to see how the other half lives. It might not be a place we go when taking small group tours to Paris, but it certainly is interesting when we do travel there.
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By TravelingProfessor on
Monday, March 25, 2013
 The Venetto is an overlooked region of Italy. It is in the northern part of Italy closer to Venice. On my tour of The Venetto I had the opportunity to take a day trip to Verona. It is a city full of history and interesting architecture. It is the site of some of Shakespeare's best works. See my blog post and take a look on how I planned my day trip to Venice from Padua.
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Ten Tips for Traveling to EuropePosted on: Saturday, May 18, 2013 A Packing List for Europe TravelPosted on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Peru Trip Report - Part IIIPosted on: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Peru Trip Report - Part IIPosted on: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Peru Trip Report - Part IPosted on: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Common Scams in Paris and ItalyPosted on: Saturday, April 20, 2013 The Wonders of FlorencePosted on: Monday, April 15, 2013 How to Meet Parisians in ParisPosted on: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Italy Trip Report - Part IIIPosted on: Monday, March 25, 2013
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The Traveling Professor does small group tours to Paris. Traveling with a small group to Italy is fun too. In 2013 we are running 2 small group tours to Peru and Machu Picchu. We will also be adding a small group tour to Spain. This website describes tours to Italy. It also tells about tours to Paris. Our newest small group tour offering is tours to Peru and tours to Machu Picchu.
So if going on a tour to Paris check with The Traveling Professor. Thinking about a group trip to Peru - see The Traveling Professor. Are you considering traveling to Venice, Rome or Florence - see The Traveling Professor.
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| Travel With The Professor to Paris, Italy and Peru/Machu Picchu
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The Professor travels with small groups of adults on affordable tours to Paris, Italy and Peru/Machu Picchu. Register to get first notice of all small group tours, private trips, and special travel deals from The Professor.
All tours are professionally guided with enriching and exciting itineraries.
For information, including specific dates, prices, and itineraries:
- JUST ADDED - November Tour of Paris for LADIES ONLY - Click HERE for more information
- SPAIN - MADRID & BARCELONA - November 2013. Just Added. Click HERE for information
- Small group guided tour to Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Venice (2 tours) in October/November click HERE ALL OF OUR PARIS TOURS FOR 2013 HAVE SOLD OUT. REGISTER AND BE THE FIRST TO KNOW OF ANY NEW PARIS DATES FOR 2014.
- Our November 2013 small group tour to Peru and Machu Picchu is SOLD OUT. However a few spots remain on our June small group tour to Peru and Machu Picchu. Click HERE
Register to get first notice of 2014 small group tours to Paris, Italy, Spain and Peru/Machu Picchu and to get exclusive notice to The Professor's exclusive deals and tours.
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| Get Paris Museum Passes and RER Tickets Here
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The Paris Museum Pass plus RER ticket is only $99 plus $19.95 shipping and handling per order. E-mail info@travelingprofessor.com for more details and how to order.
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| The Professor in The Wall Street Journal and Johnny Jet - The Travel Insider
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 Professor Steve Solosky, "The Traveling Professor" is the author of "The Traveling Professor's Guide to Paris". He starting taking small groups to Europe in 1992. Professor Solosky has been featured in Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel and other publications such as The Wall Street Journal. For Professor's Solosky's WSJ article, click HERE.
Professor Solosky was also featured in the "Travel Style" section of the popular travel website, Johnny Jet - The Travel Insider. Too see the article, click HERE.
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| Spain Video Blog: Madrid, Segovia, Toledo, Avila & Barcelona
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In January we took a small group tour of Spain, traveling to Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Avila, and Barcelona. Here is a selection of phtos from that tour.
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| What's Inside the TravelingProfessor.Com
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TravelingProfessor.com is one of the most popular Paris and Italy travel websites on the web. Take a look at the features on the TravelingProfessor.Com:
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Ask the Professor a Question
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Italy and Paris Blog Posts
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