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.

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Archive by tag: RestaurantsReturn

26Feb

Paris’s Most Lavish and Expensive Sunday Brunches

Professor Steve Solosky | Paris brunch, Expensive Paris Restaurants | Paris and France Travel Guide |

Paris Sunday brunch, Traveling Professor–style: go big, go palace, and pretend calories don’t exist in France. Think champagne, oysters, lobster Benedict, and desserts that deserve their own museum ticket—at prices that make your credit card whisper, “Magnifique… but ouch.”

17Oct

6 Top Restaurants in Tuscany, Italy – Where to Eat in the Heart of Italy

Professor Steve Solosky | Restaurants, Tuscany | Italy Travel Destination Guide |

Discover the best restaurants in Tuscany, Italy. From Chianti’s countryside charm to Florence’s fine dining, enjoy authentic Tuscan cuisine, local wines, and warm hospitality at six unforgettable dining destinations across this beautiful region.

08Oct

Inexpensive But Good Restaurants in Paris

Professor Steve Solosky | Paris Restaurants | Paris and France Travel Guide |

The Traveling Professor shares top affordable bouillon restaurants in Paris, where you can enjoy traditional French cuisine without overspending. Discover classic spots like Bouillon Julien, Chartier, and Pigalle for delicious meals under €25 on small group tours.

01Oct

Favorite Restaurant Picks by The Traveling Professor

Professor Steve Solosky | Paris, Paris Restaurants | Paris and France Travel Guide |

Paris offers unforgettable dining, from historic brasseries and romantic bistros to hidden cafés and budget-friendly eats. On our small group tours, we savor iconic spots like Brasserie Bofinger, Chartier, and Le Coupe Chou for authentic Parisian flavors.

29Sep

The Best Places to Eat in Florence Italy

Professor Steve Solosky | Italy, Florence, Restaurants | Italy Travel Destination Guide |

Here are The Traveling Professor’s favorite authentic Tuscan restaurants in Florence, Italy. From the famous Steak Florentine at Buca Mario to lively trattorias and vibrant food markets, explore the best places to enjoy traditional Tuscan cuisine.

27Aug

The Traveling Professor’s Top 3 Favorite Places to Eat in Rome

Professor Steve Solosky | Rome, Italy, Restaurants | Italy Travel Destination Guide |

Explore Rome’s top culinary spots on The Traveling Professor’s small group tours. From modern dining at Target to historic elegance at Ristorante Da Pancrazio and vibrant flavors at Mercato Centrale, savor authentic Italian cuisine that delights every palate.

11Aug

3 Elegant and Affordable Lunch Options in Paris

Professor Steve Solosky | Paris, Restaurants | Paris and France Travel Guide |

Experience the best of Parisian cuisine. Enjoy elegant, reasonably priced lunches at iconic spots like Musée Jacquemart-André, Musée d’Orsay, and Le Train Bleu for an unforgettable culinary journey in Paris.

08Aug

Where to Eat in Montreal & Quebec City

Professor Steve Solosky | Montreal, Quebec, Dining, Restaurants | Canada Destination Guide |

On our Traveling Professor small group tours to Canada, food is a big part of the adventure! Whether you're dining sky-high in Montreal or enjoying French-inspired cuisine in Quebec City, Canada offers unforgettable culinary experiences. Here are our top restaurant picks to make your trip delicious from start to finish.

29Jun

Super Top Secret Paris Restaurant List

Professor Steve Solosky | Paris, Restaurants | Paris and France Travel Guide |

Please do not tell anyone about this Paris restaurant list. They are so good, so fantastic that you will want them all to yourself. These are the best Paris restaurants for lunch, dinner, and even for a snack.

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.

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