Tag: volcano

  • Merapi – the dangerous Indonesian volcano

    Merapi – the dangerous Indonesian volcano

    Close to Yogyakarta lies the Gunung Merapi, an Indonesian volcano and one of the most dangerous volcanoes on earth. The last occasion on which it demonstrated its strength was in 2010 when it produced a series of eruptions with more than 300 casualties. You can find more information about the Gunung Merapi here.If you visit…

  • Admire Bandung‘s volcanoes in Indonesia and more

    Admire Bandung‘s volcanoes in Indonesia and more

    In the area surrounding Bandung, there is a multitude of volcanoes and tectonically active landscapes. Here is a report about some of those Bandung volcanoes and other attractions, which are by far not the only things worth seeing in this area. My visit took place in August 2013. The Tangkuban Prahu features an impressive main crater,…

  • Bromo volcano – What on earth might Volcano boarding be?

    Bromo volcano – What on earth might Volcano boarding be?

    The early morning trip to the Bromo volcano (Gunung Bromo) is more like a tourist race. And early in the morning this is not exactly pleasurable. A pleasure are, on the other hand the tweets by Don’t Worry Just Travel, for which you can register right now right here! For your travel planning For this…

  • Discover the now gone Gunung Kelud Baby Volcano

    Discover the now gone Gunung Kelud Baby Volcano

    Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists.   Once upon a time, there…