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: Austria & Bavaria Travel GuideReturn
Traveling Europe on a big bus, eating bad food, and standing in long lines? That’s not a vacation—that’s a group project. Learn how smart travelers avoid the crowds, skip the nonsense, and actually enjoy Europe.
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48 hours in Innsbruck is the sweet spot. Stay central, use the Innsbruck Card, ride the Nordkette cable car, and mix imperial history with Alpine views—then top it off with the lively Gundolf Family Tyrolean Evening that brings everyone together.
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Explore where to eat in Vienna, from iconic coffeehouses and historic wine taverns to classic Austrian restaurants and famous street-food stands, showcasing schnitzel, sausages, local wines, and legendary desserts like the Original Sacher-Torte.
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Discover the best street foods from around the world with The Traveling Professor. From hot dogs in Oslo to gelato in Rome, these culinary adventures make each small group tour even more unforgettable.
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Plan your 2026 Europe trip smarter by avoiding major public holidays in Iceland, Scotland, Norway, Austria, Italy, France, and Ireland. Skip crowds, closures, and high prices with our complete holiday calendar and travel tips.
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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.
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Discover unforgettable day trips from Salzburg to Hallstatt, Eagle’s Nest, and Untersberg Cable Car. Learn about easy public transportation options, admission fees, and exciting activities to make the most of your visit to these stunning Alpine destinations.
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Experience the festive magic of Austrian and Bavarian Christmas markets in Vienna, Steyr, Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Munich. Enjoy traditional foods, handmade crafts, holiday music, and charming winter scenery on a small group tour through Europe’s most enchanting holiday destinations.
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Explore Austria by scenic rail on a small group tour through Vienna, Salzburg, and Hallstatt. Enjoy breathtaking train rides, cultural highlights, expert guides, and a relaxed, immersive European travel experience.
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Discover the top 10 must-see sights and experiences in Vienna with The Traveling Professor. From imperial palaces and world-class museums to classical music and authentic cuisine, this guide highlights why Vienna is one of Europe’s most livable and culturally rich cities—perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers on a small group tour.
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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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