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

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Experience Ireland’s highlights on a beautifully curated 14-day journey featuring Dublin, Belfast, dramatic coastlines, castles, charming villages, and authentic cultural experiences.
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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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Dingle is part of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. From the scenic Slea Head Loop and historic Gallarus Oratory to fresh seafood, lively pubs, and stunning coastal walks, this charming fishing village offers unforgettable Irish culture, history, and breathtaking views.
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Ignore these five overhyped European attractions to skip, including Scotland’s Hogwarts Express and Capri’s Blue Grotto. Learn smarter, budget-friendly alternatives and insider tips from The Traveling Professor for a more authentic and enjoyable European travel experience.
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Ireland is perfect for small group tours, offering friendly locals, rich heritage, great food, and live music. Families and friends love exploring together by luxury van, from Dublin to Dingle, enjoying the warmth, culture, and charm of Ireland.
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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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