Most of the time when traveling, the trip goes smoothly and without problems. But a few common mistakes can ruin a trip. See what The Professor has to say that will help you avoiding a disastrous situation on your next trip.

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network. For a traveler, especially an overseas traveler, it might provide lots of advantages at a very reasonable price. Check out the blog post and see how to use a VPN to your advantage, especially while traveling.

The Professor always recommends researching websites and guide books before visiting a destination to get an overview. However, there is nothing like a knowledgeable, engaging, and informative professional tour guide to tell you the backstory of the Mona Lisa, the architecture of the Teatro Olimpico in Padua, where the first men hit the beach at Omaha in Normandy and where to get the best Fish and Chips in Dublin.

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.

Father's Day is coming up June 16. Wondering what to get the Traveling Dad for Father's Day? Here are some great tips for the best travel gifts for Dad on Father's Day

Whether it be a Cantina, Trattoria, or Fattoria, I love to have lunch in Italy. The food is fresh, rich with tomato sauce, vegetables, cheeses, meats, herbs, and spices. Mama Mia! Let me get on the plane now! In today's blog post, The Traveling Professor reveals his favorite and best places for lunch in Italy.

Someone said, "There is no such thing as a bad pizza". They may be right. In today's post The Professor is going to tell you about some great places for pizza in cities he travels to on his small group tours. We'll find the best pizza in Dublin, Vienna, Munich, Oslo, Paris, Florence, Capri, Venice and of course, Rome.

Have you noticed how expensive travel has become. Hotels we used to get for $200 a night seem to be going for close to $400. Airfares are going up as well as dining. Check out the blog post and learn how to save money on your next trip.

On The Traveling Professor small group tours to Italy, of course we visit the ancient Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Vatican, the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and Pantheon. But after all of that, it is time to eat! See The Traveling Professor's best places to eat in Rome.

Packing is one of our favorite blog topics. After 2 million miles flying all over the place in Europe, North America, and South America, we think we have some good ideas of things to take along on your next trip.