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, packing suggestions, airfare strategies, and first-hand insights from more than 17 years of planning small group tours.

Our articles are written for travelers who want more than ordinary sightseeing. Whether you are planning a trip to Europe, Canada, South America, Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, Peru, or a luxury river cruise, our goal is to help you travel smarter, more comfortably, and with greater confidence.

Since 2009, Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor has helped solo travelers, couples, and friends enjoy carefully planned, adults-only small group tours with quality hotels, expert local guides, thoughtful pacing, and personal service from real travel professionals who know our destinations inside and out.

Latest Travel Tips & Destination Guides

Archive by category: Travel Insurance TipsReturn
Learn why an annual travel insurance policy can be a smart choice for frequent travelers. This guide explains how multi-trip coverage can simplify travel planning, provide year-round protection, and potentially save money on cruises, tours, and everyday trips.
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Travel insurance doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn the difference between medical and emergency evacuation coverage versus trip cancellation insurance, why annual policies are often a better value, and how much protection travelers really need.
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The Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card offers exceptional built-in travel insurance, including trip cancellation, delay, and baggage coverage, plus medical evacuation benefits. Ideal for frequent travelers on The Traveling Professor tours, it provides strong protection, premium perks, and peace of mind—though always review the terms to ensure coverage meets your needs.
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Learn the essentials of travel insurance for small group tours. From medical coverage and trip cancellation to emergency evacuation, discover how the right travel insurance protects your investment and ensures peace of mind while traveling abroad.
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About the Author

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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