Learn the most interesting facts about some of the world’s mightiest volcanoes, the best volcano hikes in Europe and Central America and learn how to visit.
Volcano boarding is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Nicaragua. Known as the land of lakes and volcanoes, Nicaragua is home to 19 active volcanoes. Of these, a few surround Leon and some are close to Granada, and two make up Ometepe Island. With so many volcanoes, pretty much any time you … Read more
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. Visiting Mount Etna is the cherry on the cake during a trip to Sicily. Located on the south east of the island, not far from Catania, this is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. Mount Etna actually is a series of stratovolcanoes – a number … 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
No trip to Naples or the Campania region is complete without a visit to the mighty Mount Vesuvius, that peak that towers over the bay of Naples. That peak is actually a volcano that is famously known for its violent eruption in AD 79 that destroyed several towns nearby including Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today, Mount … 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 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