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, packing suggestions, airfare strategies, and first-hand insights from more than 17 years of planning small group tours.

Our articles are written for travelers who want more than ordinary sightseeing. Whether you are planning a trip to Europe, Canada, South America, Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, France, Peru, or a luxury river cruise, our goal is to help you travel smarter, more comfortably, and with greater confidence.

Since 2009, Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor has helped solo travelers, couples, and friends enjoy carefully planned, adults-only small group tours with quality hotels, expert local guides, thoughtful pacing, and personal service from real travel professionals who know our destinations inside and out.

Latest Travel Tips & Destination Guides

Archive by tag: train travelReturn
See Norway like never before on scenic train journeys with The Traveling Professor. From the iconic Bergen Line to the thrilling Flåmsbana Railway, our small group tours take you through majestic mountains, fjords, and valleys—offering breathtaking views and unforgettable adventures far from the tourist crowds.
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Traveling Europe by high-speed train is efficient, scenic, and often faster than flying. To save money and avoid hassle, book tickets early—especially for popular routes and peak days. Skip high-speed trains for short trips where regional options are cheaper with little time lost. Use Trainline.com for easy ticket booking across 40+ countries. Choose seats near exits, know your car’s boarding location, and always let passengers off before boarding. Bring your own food to avoid limited and over...
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About the Author

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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