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Top Ten Favorite Places of The Traveling Professor

Top Ten Favorite Places of The Traveling Professor

The question most asked to The Professor is, "What is Your Most Favorite Place to Travel To?". That's a difficult question to answer but there is really no one favorite place, but there are favorite places for certain things. In this post, The Professor lists his favorite restaurant, favorite hotel, favorite train ride, favorite ferry ride, and lots more.
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How to Find the Best Restaurants When Traveling

How to Find the Best Restaurants When Traveling

Everybody is always looking for the best places to eat while traveling. In general, people want a good, local dining experience that won't break the bank. They want to come home and tell their friends something like, "we found the best place to eat in Italy" or "Wow, I have to tell you about this great restaurant in Paris". In this article tell you how to find those best places to eat while traveling.
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Travel Insurance 101 Part II

Travel Insurance 101 Part II

In this travel blog post, The Professor gives a general explanation of what types of travel insurance policies are typically offered by insurance companies. Also, what types of travel events are typically covered by travel insurance. COVID related travel insurance is covered. You might see a few surprises here.
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How in the World are Airfare Prices Determined?

How in the World are Airfare Prices Determined?

Where is Jimmy Hoffa buried? Where is the Lost City of Atlantis? What are they hiding at Area 51? Who really killed JFK? Those are all mysteries that may never be solved, but none of them compare to "How do they Price Airfares?". Take a look at today's travel blogpost. The Professor will attempt to unravel the mystery of airfare pricing.
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What to Pack on a Trip to Iceland

What to Pack on a Trip to Iceland

One of the best small group tours The Traveling Professor does is Iceland and the Northern Lights. On this trip, expect lots of extreme weather. In this blog post, The Professor gives his best advice on what to pack on a trip to Iceland in the winter and any other season in Iceland.
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Favorite Hotels in Rome, Florence and Venice

Favorite Hotels in Rome, Florence and Venice

On our small group tours to Italy, selecting the right hotel is a significant decision. After years of running small group tours to Rome, Florence, and Venice, we have found what The Traveling Professor thinks are the best hotel for each of these cities. In this Italy blog post we will tell you about our hotel selection process and why The Traveling Professor selected these three hotels in Italy.
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Professor Steve Solosky, The Traveling Professor, has been writing practical travel advice and leading small group tours since 2009.  His blog posts provide useful travel information that drill right down to what matters.

Some of his most popular travel blog posts have been:

  • Super Top Secret Paris Restaurant List
  • Perfect 12-Day Spain Itinerary
  • Best Tips for Traveling in Europe by Train
  • Why Solo Travelers Should Go on a Small Group Tour
  • Travel Insurance Basics
  • How to Find a Flight Using Google Flights
  • Great Gifts for the Traveler
  • Best Travel Products
  • Packing Tips
  • Travel Tips for Women