Small Group Tour Travel Blog

The Traveling Professor’s Normandy Invasion Beaches tour offers a powerful, small-group guided experience. Stay in historic Bayeux and explore key D-Day sites like Omaha and Utah Beach over three unforgettable days with expert insights and exclusive access.

Hotel star ratings reflect amenities—not location or room size. Learn how factors like restaurants, elevators, and services influence ratings, and get expert tips from the Traveling Professor on choosing great-value hotels for your next trip.

Skip the metro and see more of the city. In Paris, Rome, and beyond, buses and trams offer better scenery, fewer stairs, safer travel, and wider coverage—making them the smarter, more enjoyable way to get around

Explore Padua with the Traveling Professor’s Northern Italy tour. Visit the Scrovegni Chapel, University of Padua, and Caffè Pedrocchi, stroll Prato della Valle, stay at Majestic Toscanelli, and enjoy authentic dining at Padua’s best restaurants.

Explore the top 5 moderately priced restaurants in Split, Croatia, where you can savor fresh seafood, Dalmatian specialties, and Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect dining spots to enjoy before your Traveling Professor small ship cruise along the Adriatic coast.

Find the 5 best gelato spots in Florence, Italy, known for their authentic flavors and creamy textures. From traditional recipes to creative varieties, these gelaterias offer the perfect sweet treat during your Tuscan adventure.

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.

Discover the must-have travel products we love and recommend from years of touring Europe, Canada, and South America. Featuring durable, practical gear like the COOFANDY rain jacket, Bevledge organizer, Epicka adapter, Belkin power bank, and Travelpro luggage.

Discover iconic Paris restaurants from beloved films like Amélie, Midnight in Paris, Ratatouille, and Something’s Gotta Give. Our small group tours take you to dine where movie magic meets authentic French cuisine in unforgettable settings.

Learn the essentials of travel insurance for small group tours. From medical coverage and trip cancellation to emergency evacuation, discover how the right travel insurance protects your investment and ensures peace of mind while traveling abroad.