Travel journal
Read the latest news and articles from GeoCultura. New tours, and reports on recent escorted tours, plus stories from our expert leaders on best places in the world to visit. Read about important fossil finds and the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge.



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The power of shared interests – making friends on small group tours
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.
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Why visit Britain’s stately homes on your next vacation
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.
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Thoughts from a GeoCultura private tour guide
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.
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7 hidden benefits of small group tours
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.
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Fantastic feedback on a GeoCultura private tour!
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!
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Make the most of your Utah national park guided tour
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.
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The Emerald Isle: 5 things you’ll love about our Ireland vacation packages
Famed for its rugged coastline, native Irish speakers and fascinating geology, west and south-west Ireland is a real treat to explore, and the perfect place to discover on our small group tours!
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5 Isle of Skye highlights on our vacation packages to Scotland
Our small group tours of Scotland are designed to give you a true taste of the country, with handpicked experiences, lovely local experts and a perfect mix of culture, history and geology to really add an extra layer to your visit.
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Curious facts about 7 of the UK’s most curious landscapes
While a (relatively) small country, the UK packs in plenty of curiosities, including singing beaches, Scottish elephants and scores of shipwrecks. These are just some of the British Isles’ points of interest – read on to find out more.
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