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Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of the Burgess Shale of British Columbia
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Burgess Shale in Yoho National Park, British Columbia Canada, a UNESCO World Heritage site preserving Middle Cambrian fossils 508 million years old. Discover Burgess Shale-type soft-bodied fossils like Marrella, Pikaia, and Hallucigenia, revealing the Cambrian Explosion. Guided hikes to Walcott Quarry and Phyllopod Bed showcase exceptional marine ecosystems, geological heritage, and ongoing discoveries, including the 2025 radiodont
Sep 25, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Joggins Fossil Cliffs in Nova Scotia
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Joggins Fossil Cliffs in Nova Scotia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Coal Age Galápagos,” these Bay of Fundy cliffs reveal a 323–299 million-year-old Carboniferous ecosystem with upright fossil trees, early amphibians, and Hylonomus lyelli, the world’s first reptile. Explore world-class geology, rich Mi’kmaq heritage, and dynamic tides exposing new fossils along this extraordinary Atlantic c
Sep 24, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark in southern New Brunswick, where 2,500 km² of Bay of Fundy coastline and river valleys reveal Earth’s history from the Precambrian to the Triassic. Explore stromatolites, trilobites, Devonian redbeds, Carboniferous fossil forests, and Permian–Triassic trace fossils at sites like Green Head, Fern Ledges, and Hopewell Rocks. Protected under the Heritage Conservation Act, Stonehammer showcases world-c
Sep 23, 20258 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Percé UNESCO Global Geopark of the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec
Sip back and discover Canada and explore the Percé UNESCO Global Geopark on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, where Percé Rock, Bonaventure Island, and fossil-rich cliffs reveal 500 million years of Earth history. Explore the fossils in the Upper Gaspé Limestone, trace fossils in the Matapédia Group, and rare Carboniferous tetrapod trackways in the Bonaventure Formation. Nearby Miguasha National Park preserves the Escuminac Formation, showcasing the fish-to-tetrapod transition.
Sep 10, 20255 min read


Discover Devon and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Saltern Cove Near Paignton in Torbay
Sip back and discover Devon and explore Saltern Cove near Paignton, a UNESCO Global Geopark site and SSSI showcasing fossil rich Devonian to Permian rocks. In 2024, a 377-million-year-old fossilised lycopsid tree revealed one of Britain’s earliest coastal forests, now preserved at Torquay Museum. Explore this dog-friendly stop on the South West Coast Path and uncover nearly 400 million years of geology, fossils, and natural heritage along Devon’s stunning coastline.
Sep 9, 20255 min read


Discover Canada and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Canada and explore Newfoundland’s Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark, a 280 km stretch of the Bonavista Peninsula preserving 560-million-year-old Ediacaran fossils. Discover the Mistaken Point and St. John’s Groups, home to Aspidella, Fractofusus, Spriggia, and Haootia quadriformis. Hike volcanic landscapes, kayak among icebergs in Iceberg Alley, and experience rich Beothuk heritage.
Sep 5, 20255 min read


Discover Brazil and Explore the Geodiversity of the Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Brazil and explore the Araripe UNESCO Global Geopark in northeastern Brazil, a world-class Lower Cretaceous fossil site and ecological hotspot. Discover pterosaurs, dinosaurs, fish, plants, insects, and silicified trees in the Crato and Romualdo Formations. Hike trails, waterfalls, caves, and nine geosites across the dramatic Araripe Plateau, home to endemic species like the endangered Araripe manakin.
Aug 28, 20256 min read


Discover Belgium: Explore a Land of Geodiversity, Fossils and Adventure
Sip back and explore Belgium’s extraordinary fossil heritage spanning over 400 million years. From Pliocene marine fossils beneath Antwerp and shark-rich beaches at Cadzand, to Devonian trilobites in the Ardennes, Ice Age Neanderthals at Goyet Cave, and iconic Iguanodon dinosaurs, discover UNESCO Global Geoparks where geology, fossils, and living landscapes meet.
Aug 27, 20256 min read


Discover Belgium and Explore the Geodiversity of the Famenne-Ardenne UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back nd discover Belgium and explore the Famenne-Ardenne UNESCO Global Geopark in Wallonia, Belgium, where rolling hills, river valleys, and karst landscapes reveal Devonian and Carboniferous fossils, trilobites, and stromatolites. Hike, kayak, and discover caves, cliffs, and rich biodiversity, from orchids and ferns to deer, otters, and kingfishers. Protected under Natura 2000, the Geopark showcases the deep connection between geology, ecosystems, and human heritage.
Aug 27, 20255 min read


Discover Belgium and Explore the Geodiversity of the Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Belgium and The Netherlands and explore the Schelde Delta UNESCO Global Geopark, spanning 5,500 km² across the Netherlands and Belgium. Discover tidal flats, polders, salt marshes, and fossil-rich sediments from the Eocene, Miocene, and Ice Age, including rare Carcharocles megalodon teeth. A biodiversity hotspot, the delta hosts migratory birds, seals, porpoises, and unique salt-tolerant plants. Accessible from Antwerp, Brussels, and Rotterdam.
Aug 26, 20255 min read


Discover Austria: Explore a Land of Geodiversity, Fossils and Adventure
Sip back and discover Austria’s alpine landscapes and explore the Austrian UNESCO Global Geoparks, and fossil-rich regions. Discover the Ore of the Alps, Styrian Eisenwurzen, and Karawanken Geoparks with hiking, glaciers, Ice Age valleys, ancient fossils, alpine wildlife, and cultural heritage. Experience dramatic mountains, karst caves, historic mining, and immersive geotourism adventures across Austria’s Northern and Central Alps.
Aug 25, 20256 min read


Discover Austria and Explore the Geodiversity of the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover Austria and explore the Ore of the Alps UNESCO Global Geopark in Salzburg. Discover limestone massifs, the Greywacke Zone, Tauern Window, glacial landscapes, copper and gold mineralisation, karst plateaus, ice caves, wildlife, and hiking trails. Experience geology, biodiversity, and mining history while enjoying sustainable tourism and outdoor adventures.
Aug 24, 20254 min read


Discover Austria and Explore the Geodiversity of the Styrian Eisenwurzan UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover the Styrian Eisenwurzen UNESCO Global Geopark in northern Styria and explore Austria’s largest nature park. Spanning 574 km² of the Northern Calcareous Alps, it preserves 250 million years of Earth history with Triassic limestones, dolomites, gypsum caves, fossils, gorges, rivers, and waterfalls. Explore the Gams Basin, Wildalpen, and Kraushöhle, where geology, wildlife, culture, and alpine landscapes meet.
Aug 23, 20256 min read


Discover Austria and Explore the Geodiversity of the Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark
Sip back and discover the Austria and Slovenia border and explore the Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark, spanning Austria and Slovenia, where limestone peaks, glacial valleys, and alpine meadows reveal 200 million years of Earth’s history. Discover fossils, caves like Obir Dripstone, diverse wildlife, and cultural heritage. Hike, bike, or explore mines while experiencing sustainable geotourism in a living landscape shaped by glaciers, tectonics, and centuries of human activity
Aug 20, 20256 min read


Discover the Alportian Substage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Alportian Substage (323–322 million years ago) and explore the fourth subdivision of the Namurian Stage in the Carboniferous of Britain and northwest Europe. Defined by Homoceras undulatum it preserves Edale Shales, deltaic Alport Sandstones, and hemipelagic mudstones. Key to understanding the Pennine Delta system, marine sedimentation, and basin evolution, it reveals the interplay of tectonics, sea-level changes, and sediment supply shaping the nort
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Discover the Anisian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Anisian Stage (247.2–242 Ma) and explore the the earliest Middle Triassic subdivision marking Earth’s recovery after the Permian–Triassic extinction. Explore how warm greenhouse climates, rising seas, and stable ecosystems enabled the first Triassic reefs, carbonate platforms, ammonoids, conodonts, marine reptiles, and early archosaurs to flourish. Learn its origin in Austria, GSSP in Romania, and its pivotal role in Mesozoic biodiversity.
Aug 18, 20256 min read


Discover the Aptian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Aptian Stage (121–113 Ma) and explore the Early Cretaceous marked by Pangaea’s breakup, South Atlantic opening, and Tethys expansion. Discover greenhouse climates, Oceanic Anoxic Event 1a, black shale formation, rudist reefs, and the rise of angiosperms driving the Cretaceous Terrestrial Revolution. Key fossils, ammonites, foraminifera, and Selli Level black shales in Italy provide vital insights into global tectonics, climate, and biodiversity evolu
Aug 17, 20255 min read


Discover the Aquitanian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Aquitanian Stage (23.03–20.44 Ma) and explore the earliest division of the Miocene Epoch, marked by global climate cooling, tectonic activity, and major mammalian evolution. Defined at the Lemme-Carrosio GSSP in Italy’s Rigoroso Formation, it records rich marine and terrestrial fossils from foraminifera to early deer, rodents, and primates. Named after France’s Aquitaine Basin.
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Discover the Archean Eon and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Archean Eon (4–2.5 billion years ago), Earth’s formative period shaping continental crust, greenstone belts, and early life. Discover anoxic atmospheres, stromatolites, cyanobacteria, and mineral-rich cratons like Pilbara and Kaapvaal. Learn how volcanic activity, hydrothermal systems, and early tectonics set the stage for Earth’s geological, atmospheric, and biological evolution in this deep-time journey.
Aug 16, 20254 min read


Discover the Arenig Age and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Arenig Age dating back 477.7 – 470 Myrs, a dynamic Early Ordovician interval marked by rising seas, tectonic activity, and the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event. Defined by Adam Sedgwick in Wales and globally recognised at Hunneberg, Sweden with the “golden spike” GSSP, the Arenig reveals ancient oceans, trilobites, graptolites, brachiopods, cephalopods, and early reefs. Explore its fossils, geology, and heritage across Wales, England, Scotla
Aug 16, 20254 min read
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