January 17, 2016
Tolbachik Volcano (Kamchatka). Part 2: Ascending the Crater
The next morning after the 10-hour trip to the foot of Tolbachik volcano we had its conquering planned. However, man proposes, but mountain disposes…
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January 17, 2016
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November 2, 2015
Tolbachik Volcano (Kamchatka). Part I: How to Get There
Along with Mutnovsky, Kamchatka is a home to 160 volcanoes; 29 of them are active. Recently, in 2012, Tolbachik volcano erupted in Kamchatka, and in 2014 it was still possible to fry eggs on its lava. When we visited Tolbachik in 2015, we did not fry eggs, but it was still possible to set sticks on fire putting them into…
August 2, 2015
Mutnovskiy volcano (Kamchatka)
The trip to Mutnovsky volcano became one of the most unforgettable Kamchatka memories for us. The volcano is still active, but mainly with its fumaroles thar emit steam and gases. The volcano’s activity became useful for the geothermal power plant built nearby.
February 9, 2015
TENERIFE. Teide Volcano. Farewell. Day 9-10.
We already wrote several stories about the failing attempts to visit one of the main attractions of Tenerife island – Teide volcano. On the last day of our staying there, we had the last chance to visit it. This is the final part of our story about Tenerife Island.
March 23, 2014
Baku side trips: Gobustan and mud volcanoes (Azerbaijan, intermediate level)
Early in the morning, we departed from Baku where we spent our first day in Azerbaijan for Gobustan to see a Unesco World Heritage Site – national park famous for its Rock Art and nearby mud volcanoes. First you have to reach the bus station at the 20th of January street (by marshrutka nr. 29). Then take a bus to…