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: RomeReturn

06Nov

6 Places to Eat in Rome

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

Explore six of The Traveling Professor’s favorite Rome restaurants. From elegant Ristorante Target to the porchetta sandwiches at Er Buchetto, enjoy authentic local dining on your next Small Group Tour of Italy. When in Rome, eat as the Romans do.

06Oct

The Best Pasta Dishes in Rome Italy

Professor Steve Solosky | Rome, Italy, Pasta, Dining | Italy Travel Destination Guide |

On Traveling Professor small group tours, savoring Rome’s iconic pasta is a highlight. From creamy cacio e pepe and rich carbonara to hearty amatriciana and savory gricia, discover the best restaurants serving authentic Roman flavors in the city.

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.

18Aug

Itinerary for Rome Pilgrim's Walk of Religious Sites

Professor Steve Solosky | Rome, Pilgrim Walk | Italy Travel Destination Guide |

Explore Rome’s Pilgrim’s Walk in just 2 hours. Visit iconic religious sites like Santa Maria della Vittoria, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano, the Holy Stairs, and Saint Peter in Chains, featuring masterpieces by Bernini and Michelangelo.

31May

Best Places to Eat in Rome

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

Let's go to Rome! Of course we will see all the great sites of this ancient city including the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Forum, and much more. But let's eat! Look at the 5 best places to eat in Rome as presented by The Traveling Professor and Andy Herbach, author of Eating and Drinking Italian.

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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