Travel journal

Mention California and what images come to mind? Likely sunny beaches, Hollywood glamour, charming small towns, rolling vineyards, surfer dudes and Silicon Valley: think Tinseltown, Santa Barbara, Chateau Montelena Winery, the Beach Boys and iPhones.

The best time to visit Madeira? The clue is in its nickname! Known as the “Island of Eternal Spring,” Madeira ticks all the boxes for a subtropical escape at any time of year. Every month brings a new perspective on its volcanic terrain, verdant hills and Atlantic shores.

Scotland’s landscapes are layered with stories told through geology, food and cultures past and present. Each month brings its own character, and the time you choose to visit shapes how you experience this fascinating country. Here’s what to expect, whenever you visit.

England is not much bigger than Ohio. But for such a small country, it packs in a lot. Stately homes and quaint villages adorn the rolling countryside. Here are five compelling reasons to join our expert-led small group tours of England.

At GeoCultura, we believe that one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to meet like-minded people is through small group tours. The blend of intimacy and shared experiences you’ll find on our tours is the perfect setting for forging meaningful connections.

Britain’s plentiful stately homes are a window to its past. Here we explain why they’re so well preserved, and the best way to visit them on small group tours of England and the British Isles.

The benefits to you of booking a private tour are obvious. A personalised itinerary, the undivided attention of your guide, a greater depth of learning and connection, and an inherent flexibility are just a few that spring to mind. But what does your tour guide think of private tours? After all, leading a private tour is a very different experience to leading a group tour.

The best small group tours should feel like independent travel – minus the hassle of booking everything for yourself. Find out why GeoCultura small group tours are kept small and appeal to travellers looking for a more personalised service.

We pride ourselves on offering flexible, engaging small group tours, with expert guides and excellent accommodation, and recently had some exceptional feedback from a couple who took a Private Tour of Southern England!

Read Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire before you join one of our small group tours of Utah’s national parks and your experience of Arches National Park will take on a whole new level of meaning. GeoCultura’s geology expert and tour leader, Russell K Davies, explains why he recommends 1950’s Park Ranger Edward Abbey’s writing, and two other more recent books about the desert southwest.