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 tag: FlamReturn
See Norway like never before on scenic train journeys with The Traveling Professor. From the iconic Bergen Line to the thrilling Flåmsbana Railway, our small group tours take you through majestic mountains, fjords, and valleys—offering breathtaking views and unforgettable adventures far from the tourist crowds.
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Discover The Traveling Professor’s favorite small towns in Europe—Flam, Bassano del Grappa, Borganes, and St. Andrews—off-the-beaten-path gems offering stunning scenery, rich history, and authentic charm, perfect for small group tours and travelers seeking unique European experiences.
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19Aug

Foods to Eat in Norway

19 Aug, 2025 | Norway, Bergen, Oslo, Flam, Food | Norway and Iceland Destination Guide | View Counts (834)
Discover the best foods to eat in Norway, from open-faced roast beef sandwiches and traditional pølse hot dogs to creamy milkshakes and Norwegian pancakes with jam. Experience authentic flavors enjoyed by The Traveling Professor on tours through Oslo, Flam, and Bergen.
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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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