Sail Croatia the smart way—by small ship. From storybook Pučišća and medieval Korčula to green Mljet, iconic Dubrovnik, and a Trstenik konoba dinner that will ruin “normal” restaurant nights forever, this route is pure Adriatic magic. Read more

Discover how to visit Machu Picchu with this step-by-step guide covering the best time to go, how to get there, ticket options, and essential travel tips for a smooth, unforgettable Peru experience. Read more

Lots of countries can boast of a scenic train ride. Scotland has 3 of the best train rides you can find in Europe. In this travel blog post, we talk about them. Read more

The Traveling Professor does not run many cruises, but our travel partner, Frankie from the popular website, A Popsicle Stand, knows a lot about cruising. So if you like to cruise, this post is for you. Read more

With millions of miles under our belts and an average of 40 flights per year, we have visited more than our share of airports. In this blog post we talk about our experiences with the best and worst airports. Read more

It's less than a week away and you haven't bought anything for Valentine's Day. Here are some picks from The Traveling Professor that will make your sweetheart feel sweeter. Read more

We only did a few small group tours in 2024. We traveled to Iceland once, the Normandy Invasion Beaches twice. We did a Croatia small ship cruise in September/October. We did 2 tours to Peru, Machu Picchu and the Amazon. We also did 2 Montreal and Quebec City Christmas Market tours. In this blog post we go over some of the best travel experiences we had in 2024. Read more

This is the 15th year we have been running small group tours to Peru. On the itinerary is Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon. The Professor has filed a trip report on this wonderful adventure. Please take a look at this wonderful small group tour to Peru. Read more

Today's blog post comes from Linda. She recently returned from a 22-day trip to Europe where she visited Paris, the French countryside, Split, Dubrovnik and most of Croatia. Here she is in Dubrovnik in October 2024, showing off her Wander Plus Anti Theft Crossbody Bag and she wants to tell you all about in today's blog post. Read more

Where to go in 2026? It's not even 2025 yet! But most of our 2025 tours are sold out or close to being sold out, we want to give travelers a chance to plan for the future. In this blog post are some of the places we plan to travel in 2026. Why not join us? Read more

Everyone loves packing tips and we certainly have some great packing tips for you. In this edition, we talk about some of those things you might never have thought of, until we told you about them. Read more

Travel is a big investment. Should something like illness, an accident, family matters, delays, or any number of reasons affect your trip, it could result in that investment being threatened. Travel insurance can be a big expense, but in this travel blog post, we talk about ways to get "free" travel protection. Read more

Need to get from the airport to your hotel? Want to travel from Rome to Florence with a stop at a winery along the way? Need to book a driver from Paris to Giverny? The Traveling Professor gets these questions all the time. Instead of spending all day doing a Google search, we have resources for you that will make it easy to book a driver and car next time in Europe. Read more

If anyone knows Paris, it's The Traveling Professor. Here are his picks for the best restaurants in Paris. From French classics to inexpensive bistros, enjoy these Parisian eating spots. Read more

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network. For a traveler, especially an overseas traveler, it might provide lots of advantages at a very reasonable price. Check out the blog post and see how to use a VPN to your advantage, especially while traveling. Read more

The Professor has put together the ultimate list of thing to bring along on your next trip, from head to toe. We have gadgets, clothing, accessories, books, luggage and all sorts of things to consider for your next trip. Take a look! Read more

Most of the time when traveling, the trip goes smoothly and without problems. But a few common mistakes can ruin a trip. See what The Professor has to say that will help you avoiding a disastrous situation on your next trip. Read more

Have you noticed how expensive travel has become. Hotels we used to get for $200 a night seem to be going for close to $400. Airfares are going up as well as dining. Check out the blog post and learn how to save money on your next trip. Read more

Packing is one of our favorite blog topics. After 2 million miles flying all over the place in Europe, North America, and South America, we think we have some good ideas of things to take along on your next trip. Read more

Independent travelers love to be independent and travel alone. They like to see what they want to see. They like to eat where they like to eat. They don't like waiting around for other people. So why should a solo traveler go on a small group tour? Find out in today's blog post. Read more

There are packing lists galore all over the web. But here are some items that are essential for any trip. See The Professor's travel blog post to find out what must be packed for your next trip. Read more

The Traveling Professor goes all over Europe to well-known places like Dublin, Vienna, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Venice, Paris. But one place that he really loves traveling to is Flåm. Where is Flåm and why does The Professor love to go there? Find out more in today's travel blog post. Read more

Linda weighs in on today's Traveling Professor travel blog. She has traveled all over Europe, Canada and the Americas on trips ranging from 5 days to 66 days. Find out from her what she NEVER packs on a trip. Read more

When you think about it, on every trip you go on, it is essential to know how to get to or from your hotel to the airport. Every city is different and in this blog post, we talk about transfers between the airport and your hotel. Read more

The Professor is often asked, "what is the most special travel experience you have ever had?". Well, they are all special, but some are more special than others. On The Traveling Professor's small group tours we experience many different "bucket list" trips, but here are the 5 most memorable. Read more

2024 is shaping up to be the busiest travel year on record. That, combined with the end of COVID restrictions has changed the landscape of travel coming up in 2024. The Traveling Professor tells you what's changing in travel in 2024. Read more

One of the best day trips from Paris is Giverny, the Home and Gardens of Claude Monet. A visit to the gardens is like being "in" a Monet painting. The house gives insight on how the great Impressionist lived and worked. Giverny is easy to get to from Paris. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor gives his best tips on planning a visit to Giverny. Read more

Like anything else, there are hassles when traveling. In this travel blog post, The Professor talks about some of the things that irk him the most and what you can do to avoid them. Read more

U.S. and Canadian citizens have pretty much been able to travel to most European nations without anything but a passport. But there is a good possibility that might change in 2024 with the introduction of the ETIAS travel authorization program. What is ETIAS? How does ETIAS affect you? What is needed to get an ETIAS authorization? Find out in today's travel blog post. Read more

Why do people travel to Iceland? It is expensive, it's cold, it's rugged. So why would anyone travel there? Of all the small group tours The Traveling Professor has run (with the exception of Paris), he has probably run more small group tours to Iceland than anywhere else. To find out why Iceland is a popular place to visit, see today's Iceland blog post. Read more

What to pack on a trip is a question every traveler asks. Of course there are clothes and equipment. But The Professor recommends these handy and inexpensive travel products to bring on your next overseas trip. Read more

We recently completed a Traveling Professor small group tour to Norway. We visited Oslo, Flam and Bergen with our small group. The Professor spent few pre-tour days in Alesund and Andalsnes. Here are the mostly unconventional foods we enjoy the most when traveling to Norway. Read more

Things seemed to be getting better with air travel, but now not so much. It seems like there are many more instances of delays, cancellations, and schedule changes. There can be delays at security at passport control. Lost or delayed luggage seems to be on the rise. Getting in touch with someone from the airlines and getting appropriate responses is particularly challenging these days. Take a look at the not so obvious but valuable tips from The Traveling Professor to make air travel easier. Read more

Most people purchase "non-refundable" airfares. So what happens if you cancel your flight? What happens if the airline cancels your fight? Do you get a refund if you cancel a flight? Do you get a credit if a flight is cancelled by you or the airline? We will talk about airline credits and refunds in our blog post today. Read more

There are lots of blog posts that tell what to pack on a trip like how many shirts, pants, shoes, undergarments, etc. to bring. After traveling internationally for almost 40 years and well over 2 million miles, The Traveling Professor has learned to take these small and handy things on a trip to Europe. The Professor can guarantee you have never seen a packing list like this before! Read more

Mother's Day is just around the corner and there is still time to get a great travel gift for Mom. If your Mom loves to travel, The Professor has personally selected a list of gift ideas that she will definitely enjoy. Check them out here. Read more

Contrary to what some people believe, there is more to Europe than Rome, Paris, London or Barcelona. With the rebound in travel, those places are going to be more crowded than DisneyWorld and more expensive than just about anywhere you can go. If you hate big crowds and big expense, there are some really, really good places to travel to Europe this year. Read more

In determining what the best European travel bargain is, there are many factors to consider. It does not necessarily mean what is the cheapest place to go to in Europe, it means where are you getting the best travel value in Europe. We'll talk about that in this blog post, and The Professor guarantees the answer will surprise you. Read more

The Traveling Professor's previous blog post, "5 Things I Take on Every Trip I Go On" was so popular we needed to follow it up. So here is, 5 More Things I Take on Every Trip I Go On. Read more

This blog post will focus on international economy seating. Having a better seat can make all the difference on an international flight, especially an international overnight flight. Let's talk about how to get the best seat on a flight. Read more

With 2,000,000 air miles traveled in 25 years of flying and 100-200 nights on the road every year, The Traveling Professor can give you some good tips on how to become a smart traveler. Here are 5 of those tips that you can really use that will make your travel life easier, more comfortable, and more economical. Read more

If you are a traveler, this blog post is a must-read. The Professor firmly believes that if you travel, even once a year, you need a travel credit card. In this post about travel credit cards, The Professor gives an honest, non-biased opinion on why every traveler should have this no fee travel credit card at the very minimum. Read more

A small ship cruise is a with a group of 30-35 people. It is nothing like those massive cruises with 1000+ passengers. A small ship cruise is completely different. Check out The Traveling Professor's blog post to see what a small ship cruise is like. Read more

With well over 2,000,000 miles and 25 years of experience in traveling on my own and with The Traveling Professor small group tours, there are some things I have learned. Here are 5 things I bring on every trip I go on. Read more

It looks like 2023 is shaping up to be much more expensive to fly to Europe than it was in 2022. The Professor has lots of experience in saving on airfare and in this blog post shows how to save money on your next international flight. Take a look at this strategy to save money on your next flight booking to Europe. Read more

Who wants to travel when it is cold anyway? Well, The Traveling Professor runs two cold weather trips. A small group tour to the Montreal and Quebec City Christmas Markets. We do that every December. Then we go to Iceland to see the Northern Lights on a small group tour in February and March to see the Northern Lights. What to pack for a cold weather tour? See the blog post. Read more

One of the best things about visiting Italy is finding the best places to eat. We have some great choices for you to enjoy on your next trip to Florence. Make sure you are plenty hungry before visiting these great places to eat in Florence. Read more

The cost of flying is increasing. However, there are lots of ways to save on airfare. Here are 5 of the best tips on saving on airfare. The Traveling Professor gives his best advice on how to save money on your next airline ticket. Read more

Rome is often called an outdoor museum. There are so many museums, churches, monuments, historical sites, and wonders of architecture. One can spend days just walking around and discover new things time and time again. Take a look at this "Pilgrim's Walk" of Rome. Read more

It's that time of year to think about getting the best travel gift for those special travelers in your life. The Traveling Professor has curated a list of gifts for all budgets. These are the best travel gifts because not only are they practical, they will be long remembered. Take a look at The Professor's best holiday gifts for the traveler. Read more