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.

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28Nov

The 7 Deadly Sins of Travel

28 Nov, 2025 | Travel Mistakes | General Travel Tips & Advice | View Counts (825)
Avoid the most common travel mistakes with this guide to the “7 Deadly Sins of Travel.” Learn how to pack smarter, plan better, stay flexible, and enjoy a more relaxed, rewarding journey with Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor.
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If you lose your passport while traveling, don’t panic. The Traveling Professor explains how to stay calm, report it properly, contact the U.S. embassy, and get a replacement quickly — plus smart tips to protect your passport beforehand.
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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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Avoid common travel mistakes with these smart tips for inexperienced travelers. Learn how to pack light, manage money abroad, book attractions early, and protect yourself with travel insurance for a smoother, stress-free trip.
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Discover how to choose the perfect group tour with tips from The Traveling Professor. Learn why small groups, central hotels, flexible itineraries, and expert tour leaders create authentic, stress-free travel experiences that go beyond ordinary bus tours.
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Avoid common international travel mistakes with expert tips from The Traveling Professor. Learn why booking directly, packing light, staying flexible, and having insurance make all the difference on your next small group tour or overseas adventure.
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Travel is exciting, but certain annoyances can spoil the fun. Discover smart tips to avoid high hotel prices, crowded cities, long lines, and stressful airports on your next trip.
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Solo travelers can benefit from small group tours with shared travel ideas, companionship, cost savings, safety, and hassle-free planning. The right tour offers freedom, connection, and unique experiences while maintaining independence and comfort.
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Hiring a licensed tour guide in Europe and South America ensures expert insights, local knowledge, and personalized experiences. Discover how professional guides enhance your trips and learn the best ways to find trusted, licensed guides for your next adventure.
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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.
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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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