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Why You Should Avoid Booking Through Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Other Travel Portals

Why You Should Avoid Booking Through Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity and Other Travel Portals

Travel providers like hotels and especially airlines are legendary for their poor customer service. However, when buying from an online travel portal like Expedia, Travelocity, Flighthub, Orbitz, etc. it may (but not always) add to the frustration. But travelers want ot know why this can be true. Read the blog post from The Traveling Professor for more.
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5 Markets in Paris

5 Markets in Paris

Market are the heart and soul of Paris. Local shop at markets mostly for food but there are markets for all kinds of goods. Finding the right one can involve just a little bit of work since markets operate on different schedules and usually have specialized goods that are sold. Read The Traveling Professor blog post and find out about his favorite markets in Paris.
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How to Get the Most for Your Money in Europe

How to Get the Most for Your Money in Europe

With the U.S. no longer requiring COVID testing to return to the United States from overseas travel, people are hitting the road again. The Traveling Professor's small group tours are almost sold out for 2022 and many are starting to sell out for 2023. People are returning to Europe with a vengeance. Wondering how to save money while traveling to Europe? Look here for some GOOD tips.
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Is Oslo Norway the Best City in Europe?

Is Oslo Norway the Best City in Europe?

The Traveling Professor just completed a 47-day tour to Europe. We did a small group tour to France for 9 days. With some time off in between, we then took a small group to Dublin and the Wild Atlantic Coast of Ireland for another 10 days. A few more days off was followed by a small group to to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands by Scenic Rail. We finished with a small group Norway and the Fjords by Scenic Rail and Ferry Tour. What surprised The Professor the most? Read today's travel...
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Three Favorite Restaurants in Paris

Three Favorite Restaurants in Paris

The Traveling Professor recently returned to Europe in April. We did have a small group tour to Paris and the Normandy Invasion Beaches where we spent a few days in Paris. We visited some old favorites and some new restaurants. Read about three of The Professor's favorite restaurants in Paris.
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What I am Packing on a 47-Day Trip to Europe FOR LADIES ONLY

What I am Packing on a 47-Day Trip to Europe FOR LADIES ONLY

As you read this, Linda is in Paris, France starting a 47-day adventure leading four Traveling Professor small group tours to the Normandy Invasion Beaches, Ireland, Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands and Norway. What does she pack on a trip to Europe that lasts 47 days? Read this "ladies only" blog post and find out what to pack on a long trip to Europe.
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