The Traveling Professor has 2 small group tours to Ireland scheduled for 2021. One of the things we are interested in doing is checking out the great places to have dinner and lunch in Dublin. Years ago, Dublin did not have a great reputation for dining, but things have changed. Check out The Professor's picks for the best places to eat in Dublin.

Whether it be a Cantina, Trattoria, or Fattoria, I love to have lunch in Italy. The food is fresh, rich with tomato sauce, vegetables, cheeses, meats, herbs, and spices. Mama Mia! Let me get on the plane now! In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor reveals his favorite and best places for lunch in Italy.

There is a lot to be said from someone who has booked hundreds of international airfares for himself and travel clients. That's why The Traveling Professor knows some great tips for getting travelers the best airfares. The Professor's tips are practical and useful and will save you money.

Dublin could be one of the friendliest cities in the world. Get the best tips from The Traveling Professor for Dublin hotels, Dublin restaurants and things to see and do in Dublin. When following The Professor's tips you are sure to have a wee dram or raise a pint in his honor.

Join The Traveling Professor on a small group tour or see his recommendations for traveling to Scotland in this travel blog post. Let's talk about Edinburgh, St Andrews, Isle of Skye and Glasgow. Great hotel tips, restaurants and things to see and do on a trip to Scotland.

Fathers' Day is coming up on Sunday, June 21. The question always is, "what should I get dear old Dad for Father's Day". The Traveling Professor has some great ideas in mind that not only would surprise Dad, but give him a memorable gift that won't soon be forgotten. Check out The Traveling Professor's best travel Father's Day gifts.

Of course there is the Colosseum, the Borghese Gallery and the Pantheon. But no one goes to Rome to see that anymore. We go there to eat! And there are many places to eat in Italy. In this blog post The Professor posts his "Top Secret" places to eat in Italy. Some of the places are fancy, some are casual. But they are all worth visiting on your next trip to Rome. But please, you must promise to tell no one else about these super secret spots. Enjoy!

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!

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 mo...