Classically historical, with nearby Pompeii, if you are interested in volcanoes and visiting them, it’s impossible to ignore Vesuvius. But Vesuvius is not all about history: Volcanologists state that Vesuvius is the most unpredictable volcano out there. The last time it erupted was in 1944. But who knows when it will strike again?
Mount St. Helens, United States
Famous for it gigantic eruption in 1980 when one part of its structure ‘slid away’, Mount St. Helens remains an active volcano; its last eruption occurring in 2008. The volcano is of great interest due to the amount of research and technology that has been used to understand it. For example, scientists, geologists, and geophysicists have built a 3-D structure of the volcano, with the aim of predicting any future eruptions.
Krakatoa, Indonesia
Krakatoa is another iconic volcano, situated on an island in the Sundara Strait. The volcano is famous for the 1883 eruption which is still seen as being one of the most catastrophic explosions in the world. (Equally famous is the tsunami that swelled out following the eruption) It is situated on the Indian-Australian and Eurasian tectonic plates, famous for its volcanic and seismic activity. Krakatoa is also well-known for some rather interesting sunsets: in 1883, the dust from Krakatoa entered the earth’s atmosphere creating wonderful orange and red sunsets for an entire 12 months.
Mount Etna, Italy
An active volcano that is literally ‘on the move’. Etna gets its name from the Greek word “Aitne” which means “I burn”. Geologists believe that it has been active for around 2.6 million years, but even more surprising, that it has been moving for millions of years too. According to data, it appears to be creeping ever closer to the Mediterranean Sea.
MAUNA LOA, Hawaii
The world’s biggest volcano in terms of volume, and one of the most dangerous, Mount Loa is one of five volcanoes that make up the Island ofHawaii. Historically recorded as having erupted on many occasions, the volcanic activity in Mount Loa has even caused earthquakes.
Great Wall of China (China) Built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century, the Great Wall of China is a stone-and-earth fortification created to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from invading Mongols. The Great Wall is actually a succession of multiple walls spanning approximately 4,000 miles, making it the world's longest manmade structure. Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro) The Art Deco-style Christ the Redeemer statue has been looming over the Brazilians from upon Corcovado mountain in an awe-inspiring state of eternal blessing since 1931. The 130-foot reinforced concrete-and-soapstone statue was designed by Heitor da Silva Costa and cost approximately $250,000 to build - much of the money was raised through donations. The statue has become an easily recognized icon for Rio and Brazi...
A great traditional Malay dish that is easy to prepare: perfectly fried whole fish with crisp skin and moist flesh smothered with sambal sauce. To get the fried fish to that perfect stage, however, two things are required: seasoning the fish and frying it correctly. For the seasonings, the fish is rubbed with salt and turmeric powder. To fry the fish, use enough oil to make sure that at least half of the fish is submerged. Make sure too that the oil is extremely hot before lowering the fish into it. The spicy sauce, or sambal in Malay, is excellent not just with fish but also with other seafood, meats, and even hard-boiled eggs. Make a whole tub and freeze extra portions for later use – then get the neighborhood talking when you serve this exotic dish at your next dinner party. ...
This is a delicious Pakistani/Indian rice dish which is often reserved for very special occasions such as weddings, parties, or holidays such as Ramadan. It has a lengthy preparation, but the work is definitely worth it. For biryani, always use long grain rice. Basmati rice with its thin, fine grains is the ideal variety to use. Ghee is butter that has been slowly melted so that the milk solids and golden liquid have been separated and can be used in place of vegetable oil to yield a more authentic taste. 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 small potatoes, peeled and halved 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 ta...
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