Last updated: June 2026

Geonatra is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This page explains how affiliate marketing works on Geonatra and our editorial commitments to you.

Our Editorial Commitment

We partner with companies whose products and services we genuinely believe in and would recommend regardless of compensation. Our editorial integrity is our most valuable asset; we never write content that contradicts what we would tell a friend planning the same trip.

Articles containing affiliate links are clearly identified with a disclosure banner near the top of the post. We do not sell editorial mentions, nor do we accept payment for positive reviews. Negative observations are reported when we encounter them, even on products from our affiliate partners.

Our Affiliate Partners

Specific affiliate partnerships include but are not limited to:

  • Booking.com — for accommodations including hotels, riads, and eco-lodges.
  • GetYourGuide — for guided tours, excursions and geological field trips.
  • SafetyWing — for travel insurance suited to remote and adventure travel.
  • Discover Cars — for car and 4WD rentals in destinations covered by Geonatra.
  • Amazon Associates — for books on geology and travel, and selected equipment.
  • AvantLink — for outdoor gear from REI, Patagonia, Black Diamond, Brunton, Garmin and other field-research brands.
  • Airalo — for eSIM connectivity in countries we cover.

This list may evolve over time as we refine our recommendations. We always disclose affiliate relationships transparently within the articles where they appear.

How Affiliate Links Work

When you click on an affiliate link on Geonatra and make a purchase or booking on the partner’s website, a small commission is paid to us by that partner. This commission comes out of the partner’s marketing budget — it does not add anything to the price you pay. In many cases, our affiliate links offer the same prices as searching directly, and occasionally include exclusive partner discounts.

Affiliate links use cookies for attribution. These cookies are standard affiliate practice and track only the referral source — not your personal data beyond what’s required for commission attribution. You can review our Legal Notice for the full privacy framework.

Amazon Associates Notice

Geonatra is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Why We Use Affiliate Marketing

Geonatra publishes long-form geological field guides that take significant time to research, write, illustrate and verify. Affiliate revenue allows us to keep all content freely accessible, fund travel and fieldwork, and maintain our editorial independence rather than relying on intrusive advertising or sponsored content.

By using our affiliate links when you book travel or buy gear, you directly support the continued production of the deep time stories you read here. We genuinely appreciate it.

Questions

For any question about our affiliate practices, editorial process, or partnerships, please reach out via our Contact page or by email at [email protected].

Daniel Harper · Editor, Geonatra