Small Group Tour Travel Blog

Here are The Professor's top three family-run hotels in Venice, combining classic Venetian charm, prime locations near St. Mark’s Square, and peaceful canal-side retreats—perfect for travelers on small group tours seeking comfort and authentic experiences.

Although The Professor calls himself an adventurous eater and has tasted countless dishes on small group tours across Europe, Canada, and Peru. Yet, some traditional foods like Italian tripe, Icelandic hákarl, and British black pudding remain off-limits to him and they should be off-limits to you too.

The Traveling Professor shares expert tips to overcome jet lag on overnight flights to Europe. Learn how to rest before flying, choose better seats, stay hydrated, nap smartly, and adjust quickly to local time for a refreshed arrival.

Here is The Traveling Professor’s review of top 4-star hotels in Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck during a magical small group tour to Austria’s Christmas Markets. Find the perfect blend of comfort, location, and festive charm for your holiday stay.

The Traveling Professor’s Normandy Invasion Beaches tour offers a powerful, small-group guided experience. Stay in historic Bayeux and explore key D-Day sites like Omaha and Utah Beach over three unforgettable days with expert insights and exclusive access.

Hotel star ratings reflect amenities—not location or room size. Learn how factors like restaurants, elevators, and services influence ratings, and get expert tips from the Traveling Professor on choosing great-value hotels for your next trip.

Skip the metro and see more of the city. In Paris, Rome, and beyond, buses and trams offer better scenery, fewer stairs, safer travel, and wider coverage—making them the smarter, more enjoyable way to get around

Explore Padua with the Traveling Professor’s Northern Italy tour. Visit the Scrovegni Chapel, University of Padua, and Caffè Pedrocchi, stroll Prato della Valle, stay at Majestic Toscanelli, and enjoy authentic dining at Padua’s best restaurants.

Explore the top 5 moderately priced restaurants in Split, Croatia, where you can savor fresh seafood, Dalmatian specialties, and Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect dining spots to enjoy before your Traveling Professor small ship cruise along the Adriatic coast.

Find the 5 best gelato spots in Florence, Italy, known for their authentic flavors and creamy textures. From traditional recipes to creative varieties, these gelaterias offer the perfect sweet treat during your Tuscan adventure.