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.
Category: World Heritage Sites
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!
England & Wales 2024: Jurassic Coast & the Complete Geologic Timescale
On home ground once again, we took a group of geology enthusiasts on a tour of England & Wales. In 11 full touring days, we visited a wide variety of sites from almost all of the geologic time periods. Here are some of the best photos from the trip.
Canary Islands 2024: Volcanic Island Hopping
Once again, we enjoyed a geological tour of the Canary Islands in the winter sun! The tour started on Tenerife, with time also spent on La Gomera and La Palma. There were many highlights, but standing on the summit of Mount Teide is hard to beat! This is a day-by-day account of our trip.
Morocco 2023: The Trilobite’s Sahara Kingdom
We returned to Morocco for an eighth time in November 2023 and took another journey across the High Atlas, viewing many fascinating sites on the way. From trilobites to mineral mines and from dinosaur bones to stromatolites, we saw it all! This blog includes our favourite photos from this year’s trip.
Oman 2024: Ocean Crust & Mountains of Mantle
Our first tour of 2024 took us back to Oman. Our group enjoyed an awe-inspiring adventure through the country’s best geological sites. From ophiolite to sheath folds and from pillow basalts to the Moho, the journey was rich with geological wonders. A fantastic time was had by all!
Switzerland: An Alpine Adventure 2023
We returned to the glorious surroundings of the Swiss Alps for our 2023 trip. Once again, the breathtaking scenery and fascinating geological stories gave us a most memorable journey. This blog post shares the 50 best photos from our 10-day itinerary.
