Apart from the Northern Lights, and the Grand Canyon, or searching for the birds of paradise in Amazon, there are some other novel travel experiences you can make your wanderlust goals.
The planet is a mystery with hidden treasures beneath the land. Wherever, they get a chance, these fiery forces crack through the crust, and form mesmerising volcanoes. There are few places on earth that afford these sights.
Some of the active volcanoes have well connected roads and trails leading up to them. Here are some beautiful volcano sites you can visit.
Whakaari Island, New Zealand
This place is perfect to watch a volcano as a convenient gap in the crater wall means the visitors can disembark directly into the volcano, without having to do any climbing. The volcano last erupted in 2013, and is not safe to visit under guided tours. The visit affords a sight of the hot springs, geysers, an acid pool. Another feature is the amazing number of sea birds.
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Stromboli, Sicily, Italy
This volcano requires a 3 hour long but easy climb to the top. But the near constant activity makes it totally worth the strain. Mild explosions happen every hour or more frequently. The best time to visit is during the dusk when the sky lights up with spewing fires and colours the crater horizon.
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Vesuvius, Naples, Italy
You may have to change commute from train to bus or cab to get here. Also, being the most popular volcano, it may feeling with crowds. Yet, it is worth a visit because of the panoramic views and the strong sense of geological history that pervades the place.
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Kilauea, Hawaii
This could said to be the most active volcano as it emits crimson lethargic lava flow almost continuously since 1983. A crater lake provides a beautiful vista for exploration. A good time to visit should incorporate the after deal hours, as the glow from the lava engulfs the skies.
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Mount Batur, Bali
This place provides a great view of the forest, volcanoes and lakes. The climb to the heavily active region is easy, but a guided tour is advisable.
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Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion, Indian Ocean
This is another volcano which gives easy access to the main crater and also has continuous activity. Another advantage is the surrounding subtropical forest landscape.
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Dodacanese, Greece
On Nisyros island, this is a secluded volcano, not very popular among the tourists. But visit this place for its historic beauty, and seismologists say that it is on the brink of an eruption. So you never know, you may get to see it break its dormant silence.
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India’s only active volcano on Barren Island in Andaman and Nicobar is another destination to have on your adventure bucket-list, but the volcano has shown little activity in the last few years.
So plan your next trip to one of these destinations, to enjoy something different.
