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.

09Jul

How to See the Best Northern Lights in Iceland

Professor Steve Solosky | Iceland, Northern Lights | Norway and Iceland Destination Guide |

One of the most spectacular sights in nature is the Northern Lights. Because of it's location, Iceland is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights. See The Professor's tips on the how to's in viewing the big show in the sky.

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.

21Jun

What to Pack for a 66 Day Trip to Europe - For Ladies Only

Professor Steve Solosky | Packing, Packing for women | Packing Tips for Travel |

Experienced travelers know how to pack and Linda definitely has the qualifications as an experienced travelers. She will tell you the best ways to pack, all with a carry on, even for the longest trips overseas.

15Jun

Why Ireland is the Best Family and Friends Trip

Professor Steve Solosky | Ireland, Family Trip, Friends Trip | Ireland Travel Guide |

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.

12Jun

Best 2 Star Hotels in Paris

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

Finding a good, inexpensive hotel in Paris is not easy. However, we have done the groundwork to research and find the best hotels in Paris in the 2-star category. We have 5 good choices to help make a trip to Paris enjoyable and affordable.

04Jun

5 Things You Never Knew About Booking Airfares

Professor Steve Solosky | Airfare, Booking Flights | Airfare Tips & Flight Deals |

Welcome to the crazy world of booking airfares. In this blog post, The Professor gives you 5 great tips for booking airfares.

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.

24May

How Far in Advance to Book International Airline Tickets

Professor Steve Solosky | Airfare | Airfare Tips & Flight Deals |

Some strategy is needed when purchasing international airfare. How far in advance should international airfare be purchased? Are there special situations when purchasing with award miles? When can I get the lowest price for international airfares. All that is covered in The Professor's airfare blog post.

13May

Great Gifts for the Traveling Dad for Father's Day

Professor Steve Solosky | Fathers Day, Travel Gift, Travel Product | Best Travel Product Reviews and Recommendations |

Here are five ideas for Father's Day gifts for the Dad who travels. They are all tried-and-true examples of things the traveling Dad will love to get from you on Father's Day coming up on June 15.

01May

The Best Normandy DDay Beaches Tour

Professor Steve Solosky | Normandy, DDay | Normandy D Day Invasion Beaches Destination Guide |

Experience the best small group D-Day Normandy Invasion Beaches Tour with The Traveling Professor. Since 2012, we’ve offered expert guides, exclusive access, top hotels in Bayeux, and personalized service for an unforgettable WWII history journey.

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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