Small Group Tour Travel Blog

If you lose your passport while traveling, don’t panic. The Traveling Professor explains how to stay calm, report it properly, contact the U.S. embassy, and get a replacement quickly — plus smart tips to protect your passport beforehand.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit card offers exceptional built-in travel insurance, including trip cancellation, delay, and baggage coverage, plus medical evacuation benefits. Ideal for frequent travelers on The Traveling Professor tours, it provides strong protection, premium perks, and peace of mind—though always review the terms to ensure coverage meets your needs.

Discover Vicenza, a hidden gem on The Traveling Professor’s Venice, Florence, and Northern Italy small group tour. Explore Palladio’s architectural masterpieces, including Teatro Olimpico, Santa Corona, Piazza dei Signori, and Torre Bissara. Enjoy local favorites like Righetti’s restaurant and the stunning views from Ponte San Michele.

Discover the best street foods from around the world with The Traveling Professor. From hot dogs in Oslo to gelato in Rome, these culinary adventures make each small group tour even more unforgettable.

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.

Discover how to spend 3 unforgettable days in Ålesund, Norway. Explore its Art Nouveau architecture, climb to Aksla viewpoint, visit the Atlantic Sea-Park, and cruise the stunning Geirangerfjord — a perfect extension to The Traveling Professor’s Norway tour.

Discover five of The Traveling Professor’s favorite lunch spots in Paris — from student cafés near the Sorbonne to falafel in the Marais and peaceful museum restaurants — perfect for relaxing and dining like a true Parisian.

Experience Scotland by scenic rail on The Traveling Professor’s small group tour. Discover Edinburgh Castle, Eilean Donan, the Isle of Skye, and the Highlands — a perfect mix of history, scenery, and adventure for small-group travelers.

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.

Explore the heart of the Scottish Highlands with The Traveling Professor’s small group tours. Discover Inverness Castle, cruise Loch Ness, visit Culloden Battlefield, and enjoy local pubs and music—authentic Highland experiences that make Inverness one of Scotland’s most memorable destinations.