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

Since 2009, we have helped solo travelers, couples, and friends enjoy adults-only small group tours and luxury river cruises with quality hotels, expert local guides, thoughtful pacing, and personal service.

Explore articles on Scotland, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, Peru, Newfoundland, Paris, Normandy, Santa Fe, Canada, Italy, and AmaWaterways river cruises — then view our current Small Group Tours and River Cruises.

Archive by tag: OsloReturn

05Jan

Oslo on a Plate: Where We Love to Eat on Our Norway Small Group Tours

Professor Steve Solosky | Norway, Food, Oslo | Norway and Iceland Destination Guide |

After years of leading Norway small group tours, we share our favorite places to eat in Oslo—from casual food halls and local street food to scenic restaurants and elegant brunch spots loved by travelers.

27Oct

Best Things to Do in Oslo Norway

Professor Steve Solosky | Oslo, Norway, Oslo tour | Norway and Iceland Destination Guide |

Discover the best things to do in Oslo, Norway with The Traveling Professor. Visit the Oslo Opera House, Munch Museum, Vigeland Park, and more on our Norway and the Fjords by Scenic Rail small group tour.

05Sep

The Traveling Professor’s Favorite Pizza Spots in Europe

Professor Steve Solosky | Pizza, Italy, Dublin, Oslo, Venice, Florenc | General Travel Tips & Advice |

The Traveling Professor shares his favorite pizza spots across Europe, from classic Italian slices in Rome and Venice to unique finds in Paris, Oslo, and Dublin, perfect for travelers on small group tours seeking great pizza.

28Aug

3 Favorite Ferries in Norway and Denmark

Professor Steve Solosky | Norway, Ferry, Bergen, Bygdoy, Copenhagen, Oslo | Norway and Iceland Destination Guide |

Sail through Scandinavia’s stunning waterways on three unforgettable routes: Oslo’s Bygdøy ferry to top museums, the overnight Copenhagen–Oslo cruise, and Norway’s breathtaking Flåm–Bergen fjord journey. Scenic views, cultural highlights, and travel tips included.

19Aug

Foods to Eat in Norway

Professor Steve Solosky | Norway, Bergen, Oslo, Flam, Food | Norway and Iceland Destination Guide |

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.

Who Writes the Small Group Tour Blog?

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.

Each article is written or reviewed from the perspective of a working tour operator who plans real itineraries, works with local guides and hotels, and helps travelers prepare for successful small group trips.

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