A Volcano Pacaya hike is a must when in Guatemala. Known for tis Mayan archeological sites, the unique cultures and the many markets, Guatemala is also a country of many natural wonders. Thick jungle, isolated natural pools, the breathtaking Lake Atitlan and many active volcanoes (there are 37 in Guatemala) dot the landscape of this … Read more
You really should visit Mount Etna when in Sicily. This literally is the cherry on the cake for any adventure lover visiting Sicily. Located on the south east of Sicily, not far from Catania (only a one hour flight from Cagliari, Sardinia, where I am based), this is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. … Read more
“Looking down the crater of an active volcano is a thrilling experience. But Mount Bromo, in Indonesia, is much more than just that.” I have not always been a volcano-nerd. In fact, before visiting Central America, I had never really considered the possibility of hiking a volcano. News of the eruption of Etna or Stromboli, … Read more
I went to Vulcano island to experience yet another volcano hike, and discovered a place that has so much more to offer than I ever expected. When I finally arrive in Vulcano island, after more than 12 hours of traveling from Spain, the night has fallen already. I have heard the island (one of the … Read more
I didn’t just get to Stromboli volcano. I also got to listen to its voice. And it was a thrilling experience. As a proper volcano and hiking junkie, I could no longer postpone a trip to the Aeolian Islands. I had hiked various active volcanoes in the world. I had gone volcano boarding on Cerro … Read more
Volcano boarding is one of the most fun things to do in Nicaragua. You all know about my passion for volcanoes, of which I became fully aware of only once I traveled to Central America. Coming from Italy, I grew up with the news of volcano eruptions of Etna or Stromboli. My first time on … Read more