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Where We Are Traveling In 2026

Where We Are Traveling In 2026

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?
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The Best Austrian City in Italy

The Best Austrian City in Italy

People visit Rome, Florence, Venice and even other corners of Italy like Sicily and the Veneto region. But there is one far off corner of Italy that seems to take you into another world. It is still in Italy, but really isn't. Check out today's blog post to find out more.
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4 Not So Famous Places to See in Paris

4 Not So Famous Places to See in Paris

Paris, more than any other city in the world, has overwhelmingly good museums and attractions. But there are places to see that don't exactly come to the tip of the tongue that would be superstars in just about any other city. Check out The Professor's blog to find out about some of the "under the radar" spots not to be missed on a tour to Paris.
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How to Get the Best Seats on the Plane

How to Get the Best Seats on the Plane

Flying in cramped and crowded airplanes in coach class is not one of my favorite things to do. First class and business class seats can be expensive. However there are ways to get preferred comfortable seating in coach class on planes. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor provides his tips for getting the best seats. Some of these tips will surprise you. Buckle your safety belt! Here we go.
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4 Side Trips from Florence Italy

4 Side Trips from Florence Italy

Florence is one of the most popular travel destinations on Traveling Professor small group tours. However, there are many easy to get to destinations from Florence that are easy day day trips. From wine-tasting to dining to some of the most historic and well known locations in Italy, check out The Traveling Professor's choices for the best day trips from Florence.
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How to Get Free Travel Insurance

How to Get Free Travel Insurance

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.
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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