Archive by tag: ParisReturn
Is it better to book AmaWaterways directly or through a travel agent? Compare actual cruise prices, stateroom selection, personal service, and exclusive benefits offered by Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, including savings and hosted-group advantages.
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Comparing Normandy D-Day tours? Discover how Beaches of Normandy and Band of Brothers Tours compare with The Traveling Professor. Explore differences in group size, battlefield access, experienced guides, centrally located hotels, personalized service, and overall value.
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Compare Machu Picchu and Amazon tours from The Traveling Professor, Road Scholar, and Intrepid. Discover differences in luxury hotels, prices, group sizes, sightseeing, and personalized service to find the best Peru tour for you.
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Discover why travelers choose The Traveling Professor as an alternative to Rick Steves tours. Compare smaller groups, comfortable hotels, scenic trains, dining freedom, personalized service, and real 2027 Scotland and Paris tour prices.
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Paris has long been considered Europe’s greatest city, but is Oslo catching up? Compare art, architecture, transportation, crowds, hotels, weather, fjord access, and overall travel experience to decide which city is better to visit today.
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Sail through Paris and Normandy in 2028 on a luxury AmaWaterways river cruise with Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor. Enjoy expert planning, exclusive rates, trusted service, and a thoughtfully designed small group travel experience.
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Paris Sunday brunch, Traveling Professor–style: go big, go palace, and pretend calories don’t exist in France. Think champagne, oysters, lobster Benedict, and desserts that deserve their own museum ticket—at prices that make your credit card whisper, “Magnifique… but ouch.”
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Discover how city passes like the Paris Museum Pass, Bergen Card, Firenze Card, and Vienna Pass can save time, reduce ticket hassles, and add value with skip-the-line admissions and, when included, local transportation—ideal for smart small group touring.
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Discover five of The Traveling Professor’s favorite lunch spots in Paris — from student cafés near the Sorbonne to falafel in the Marais and peaceful museum restaurants — perfect for relaxing and dining like a true Parisian.
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Discover three hidden treasures in Paris — the Musée des Arts et Métiers, Canal Saint-Martin, and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Explore secret spots, local charm, and unique experiences beyond the usual Paris attractions.
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Professor Steve Solosky, The Traveling Professor, is the founder of Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, operating since 2009. A former college professor and author of The Traveling Professor’s Guide to Paris, Steve has planned and led small group tours throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and beyond. His travel expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, WCBS Radio, and The New York Times Travel Show.

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