Tag: Volcano
How to conquer Mount Etna – Europe’s most active volcano
Mount Etna is a constant reminder that our planet is still not tamed. Rising above the island of Sicily, the massive volcano spews fumes, ashes,…
Interesting facts about the Paricutin volcano in Mexico
About 200 miles west of Mexico City, close to the town of Uruapan, there is a cinder-cone volcano called Paricutin. Paricutin is considered to be…
Tree house hotel and avocado farm in Antigua, Guatemala
Earth Lodge is the kind of place you only find once in this wide world. Once you do, though, you’ll never want to leave. With…
Giant’s Causeway – the basalt columns on Ireland’s coast
The Giant’s Causeway is an area of basalt columns located in the northern part of Northern Ireland’s coastline. It’s in Antrim County, just three miles…
Interesting facts about Mount St. Helens epic eruption
Mount St. Helens is an active volcano in Scamanina County, Washington, only 96 miles south of Seattle and 5o miles northeast of Portland. The volcano…
Crater Lake in Oregon – an absolute must see
Crater Lake is the main attraction of Crater Lake National Park in south-central Oregon, about 80 miles northeast of the city of Medford. It’s a…
Everything you need to know before hiking the Quilotoa loop
If any of you are thinking of having an adventure in Ecuador – Make sure you don’t miss out on hiking the Quilotoa loop. It’s one…
The Adventures of the First Man to Climb the Alps
When history is taught at school, students generally get the cleanest version of what happened. For example, when someone discovered a new land, the part…