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What Airlines Can Do to Make Flying Better

What Airlines Can Do to Make Flying Better

Everyone loves to travel. Just about everyone hates the part when you need to get in a big silver tube, herded like cattle and packed in like sardines to get to where you need to go. Airlines have abused travelers, especially coach class travelers over the years. But with COVID 19, everyone, including the airlines have a golden opportunity to hit the "reset" button and roll out a newer, and nicer travel experience for the traveler. In this blog post, The Professor tackles what airl...
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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, especially in the age of COVID-19. 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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Why The Professor Loves the Veneto Region of Northern Italy

Why The Professor Loves the Veneto Region of Northern Italy

Everyone should visit Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast and other areas of history. They are full of history, culture, great food and wonderful people. But a trip to the Veneto region, especially Padua, Verona, Vicenza, Bassano del Grappa, Venice and Treviso reveals a different Italy. See why this is The Traveling Professor's favorite part of Italy.
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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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5 Practical Packing Tips from The Professor

5 Practical Packing Tips from The Professor

One of the most read travel blog posts by The Traveling Professor is how to pack for a trip. With hundreds of international overseas flights under his belt, and in giving packing advice for his small group tour clients, The Professor has a lot to share about packing. Read about 5 of his best travel packing tips in this blog post.
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Perfect 3 Day Rome Itinerary

Perfect 3 Day Rome Itinerary

Here it is - short and sweet. The perfect and compact 3 day Rome itinerary. Rome can be incredibly crowded, especially in peak season. However, the post-Corona virus visiting period, whenever that will be, may offer some relief from the big crowds. Enjoy the Eternal City, it is crowded, gritty, and fully enjoyable.
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6 of the Best Small Cities in Europe

6 of the Best Small Cities in Europe

OK, everyone loves Rome, Paris, London and Madrid. But there is so much more to European cities, especially small cities and towns. The pace is easier, the food is always better, and a small city just makes for an enjoyable trip. Look at The Traveling Professor picks for his choice of the best small cities in Europe.
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5 Things to Do in Iceland

5 Things to Do in Iceland

Iceland is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It offers stunning natural beauty, it is an awfully fun place to go with a small-town feel, and the food is good too. Just make sure to have a high spending limit on your credit card and you are all set to go! Look what The Professor recommends as things to do on a trip to Iceland.
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The Traveling Professor is one of the most well-known and popular travel bloggers on the web.   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
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  • Travel Tips for Women
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Here is a list of  The Professor's best travel blogs.  They are geared towards interests of Traveler Professor clients and emphasize senior travel, women's travel, and small group travel.