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5 Steps to Becoming a Smart Traveler

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
2/20/2023 10:01:00 AM
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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.

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5 Things I Take on Every Trip I Go On

Professor Steve Solosky
Travel Product of the Month, Practical and Useful Travel Tips
2/6/2023 10:43:00 AM
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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.

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

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
7/16/2022 10:31:00 AM
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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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Getting and Using Money Overseas

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
6/21/2022 8:14:00 AM
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When traveling overseas, travelers always have questions regarding money. They want to know where to get money while traveling abroad, then they want to know the best way to spend their money while visiting Europe, Canada, or Peru. The Traveling Professor guarantees there are tips here that you never heard of before.

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How to Get the Most for Your Money in Europe

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
6/18/2022 11:13:00 AM
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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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Tips for Using a Cell Phone for Calls, Texting and Internet in Europe

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
3/23/2022 10:39:00 AM
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No one wants to get hit with a big phone bill when they come back from a trip overseas. In this blog post, The Traveling Professor gives his best tips on using a phone to make calls, send and receive texts, and in using the internet while in Europe.

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What it's Like to Travel by Train in Europe

Professor Steve Solosky
General Travel, Practical and Useful Travel Tips
1/11/2022 8:17:00 AM
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The best way to travel within Europe is by train. On his small group tours to Europe, train travel is an essential part of The Traveling Professor's tours. Find out what it is like to travel by train in Europe and why it is the best way to travel.

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20 Best Travel Websites

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
2/3/2021 11:57:00 AM
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Here are 20 of the best travel websites to be found as selected by The Traveling Professor. Take a look at his favorite travel websites broken down by Transportation, Lodging and Cruises, Travel Aids, Travel Rewards, Travel Insurance, and Travel Planning.

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5 Top Tips for Traveling Overseas

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
10/27/2020 3:41:00 PM
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As the veteran of well over a hundred overseas trips, there are a few things The Traveling Professor has learned. In this blog post, I share 5 easy but essential tips that will make your travel experience easier.

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Touring with Friends and Families

Professor Steve Solosky
Practical and Useful Travel Tips
9/28/2020 12:14:00 PM
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In the age of COVID-19, people are re-thinking about how they travel. Do they want to go on those cruise ships with thousands of people they don't know? Do they want to even travel with others they have never met? Do they want to travel with children? Do they want to travel only with friends and family. Today's blog post talks about how people are planning trips these days.

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5 Steps to Becoming a Smart Traveler

5 Things I Take on Every Trip I Go On

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

Getting and Using Money Overseas

How to Get the Most for Your Money in Europe

Tips for Using a Cell Phone for Calls, Texting and Internet in Europe

What it's Like to Travel by Train in Europe

20 Best Travel Websites

5 Top Tips for Traveling Overseas

Touring with Friends and Families

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