Small Group Travel Blog: Expert Travel Tips, Destination Guides & Tour Advice

Welcome to the Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor travel blog, featuring expert travel tips, destination guides, cruise advice, airfare strategies, packing suggestions, and first-hand insights from more than 17 years of planning small group tours.

Since 2009, we have helped solo travelers, couples, and friends enjoy adults-only small group tours and luxury river cruises with quality hotels, expert local guides, thoughtful pacing, and personal service.

Explore articles on Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Peru, Newfoundland, Paris, Normandy, Santa Fe, Canada, Italy, and AmaWaterways river cruises — then view our current Small Group Tours and River Cruises.

Archive by author: Professor Steve SoloskyReturn

04Jun

5 Things You Never Knew About Booking Airfares

Professor Steve Solosky | Airfare, Booking Flights | Airfare Tips & Flight Deals |

Welcome to the crazy world of booking airfares. In this blog post, The Professor gives you 5 great tips for booking airfares.

31May

Best Places to Eat in Rome

Professor Steve Solosky | Rome, Italy, Restaurant | Italy Travel Destination Guide |

Let's go to Rome! Of course we will see all the great sites of this ancient city including the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Forum, and much more. But let's eat! Look at the 5 best places to eat in Rome as presented by The Traveling Professor and Andy Herbach, author of Eating and Drinking Italian.

24May

How Far in Advance to Book International Airline Tickets

Professor Steve Solosky | Airfare | Airfare Tips & Flight Deals |

Some strategy is needed when purchasing international airfare. How far in advance should international airfare be purchased? Are there special situations when purchasing with award miles? When can I get the lowest price for international airfares. All that is covered in The Professor's airfare blog post.

13May

Great Gifts for the Traveling Dad for Father's Day

Professor Steve Solosky | Fathers Day, Travel Gift, Travel Product | Best Travel Product Reviews and Recommendations |

Here are five ideas for Father's Day gifts for the Dad who travels. They are all tried-and-true examples of things the traveling Dad will love to get from you on Father's Day coming up on June 15.

01May

The Best Normandy DDay Beaches Tour

Professor Steve Solosky | Normandy, DDay | Normandy D Day Invasion Beaches Destination Guide |

Experience the best small group D-Day Normandy Invasion Beaches Tour with The Traveling Professor. Since 2012, we’ve offered expert guides, exclusive access, top hotels in Bayeux, and personalized service for an unforgettable WWII history journey.

30Apr

5 (Almost) Useless Facts About Flying

Professor Steve Solosky | airline tips | Airfare Tips & Flight Deals |

Professor Steve Solosky shares five quirky, little-known facts about air travel—like what “departure time” really means, how to lift armrests, and why meal orders differ by flight direction—all with his signature humor and practical insight for travelers.

28Apr

Why We Think Our Small Group Tours are the Best

Professor Steve Solosky | small group tours | General Travel Tips & Advice |

There are quite a few small group tours to choose from. Some are good, some are not so good. But what makes a small group tour and why do we think Small Group Tours by the Traveling Professor are the best for travelers?

22Apr

Mother's Day Gifts for the Traveling Mom

Professor Steve Solosky | Travel gift, Mothers Day | Best Travel Product Reviews and Recommendations |

Sunday, May 11 is Mother's Day. Mom likes to travel. Mom likes gifts from you. Mom would like a travel gift from you. See The Professor's picks for Mother's Day gifts for the Traveling Mom.

26Mar

Best Tips for Booking Airfare with Mileage Awards

Professor Steve Solosky | Mileage Awards | Airfare Tips & Flight Deals |

This guide explains how to use airline miles more effectively, including when to book flights, how to find award deals, and smart booking strategies that help travelers save money and fly more comfortably using frequent flyer miles.

20Mar

What is the UK ETA and Why Do You Need It?

Professor Steve Solosky | UK ETA, Visa, Passport, UK, ETA | General Travel Tips & Advice |

This is just what we need - another silly, inconvenient thing to do and pay for before traveling to Europe. In this blog post we talk about what the UK ETA is, why it is needed, and how to get it.

Who Writes the Small Group Tour Blog?

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.

Each article is written or reviewed from the perspective of a working tour operator who plans real itineraries, works with local guides and hotels, and helps travelers prepare for successful small group trips.

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