Italy 2024: The Classic Volcanoes

We’re always in for a volcanic treat when we visit Italy and our 2024 trip did not disappoint! Staring in Naples and making our way down to Sicily we visited many wonderful volcanic sites and world-class archaeological remains. Our photo diary is a chance to share some of our favourite photos of this most beautiful and interesting of destinations.

Oman 2025: Ocean Crust & Mountains of Mantle

In January 2025, we ran our “Ocean Crust & Mountains of Mantle” trip in Oman for the seventh time. Our group were treated to an itinerary which included snowball earth deposits, mega sheath folds, ophiolite, moho and much, much more. As well as enjoying the world-class geology, we also experience warm Omani hospitality, making this a trip to remember!

Germany 2023: Volcanoes & Famous Fossil Sites

We enjoyed a return visit to Germany in October 2023 to visit world-class fossil sites and volcanic landscapes. Our group enjoyed a tour which started and ended in Frankfurt, taking in a variety of sites on the way! This is the day-by-day trip diary with a selection of the best photos.

Scotland 2023: The Birth of Geology

In June 2023, we returned to Scotland to run our ‘Birth of Geology’ tour. We were very fortunate with the weather and we saw a wide variety of geological sites, including Hutton’s Unconformity at Siccar Point, arguably the most important geological site in the world…! This is a photo record of our trip.

An erupting volcano at night

Italy 2022: a summary & photo diary

A photo diary of our geological and archaeological tour of Italy. Starting in Naples and finishing on Sicily, the tour takes in world-class vulcanological sites, such as Vesuvius, Stromboli and Mount Etna, and fascinating archaeological sites, such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. These are some of the best photos from the 2022 trip…