After four days, flights across Europe are still suspended as a result of Iceland's volcano eruption. This is the most extensive air travel shutdown since the terror attack of 9/11. Flights have been slashed by a quarter since the volcano's eruption last Thursday (15/4/2010), causing airlines to suffer hundreds of millions of dollars in daily damages. Hundreds of thousands of passengers have been stranded worldwide due to thick clouds of ashes which are smothering the continent. Unfortunately it isn't quite over yet, as officials predict the suspension of aviation to continue for a few days to come.
The world's volcanoes offer the intrepid traveler the chance to commune with some of the most majestic impulses in nature. These are the forces that build mountains on the horizon and tear continents asunder. When you visit a volcano, you are treated to a picture of the earth at its most raw. Which of these amazing volcanoes from around the world would you most likely travel to see?
Mountains are always nice to see. Theres something about their imposing bulk that just inspires the imagination and makes one want to quest for the stars. The shape of a mountain is suggestive of the aspiration towards better things. Which of these amazingly inspiring mountains and mountain ranges would you most like to experience for yourself some day?
Travelers are always questing after the most spectacular views, and I would have to contend that the views offered by the world's amazing collection of volcanoes can not be equaled by any other natural phenomenon. Volcanoes encompass fire, ice and everything in between. Which of these amazing volcanic locations would you most like to visit the next time you're on a world tour?
Mountains are great. A visit to a mountain is a wonderful way to relax the soul and amaze the eyes. They all offer many commanding vistas and fun adventures for the dedicated traveler. The next time you're out and about in the world, be sure to check out some of these amazing mountains. Which mountain or mountain range do you like the best?
The main thing that these four volcanoes have in common is that they were all once a beautiful quiet scenery, that is until they erupted and caused a lot of damage.
Volcanoes offer the traveler a site that few who have not seen it can comprehend. The amazing mass of these fiery mountains, coupled with the torrents of boiling lava sluicing down the sides, gives an aura of otherworldly power. Volcanoes are the greatest illustrators of the Greek concept of the Titans. Which of these great volcanoes from various lands would you most like to visit?
Asia is an amazing continent, and it's full of wonderful places one can travel in order to experience a myriad of extreme environments. From mountains to deserts to gorges, these amazing attractions are easy to find all over the continent. When you visit Asia, you can be sure there is adventure around every corner at these wonderful places. Which of these amazing destinations in Asia would you most like to visit for yourself?
Wait, isn't there still a cloud of volcanic ash above Europe..?
If we thought that things couldn't get worse for Europe after the Icelandic volcano eruption, we were wrong. Europe is currently suffering more financial damages as a result of the stock market drop. Will the Euro go down in volcanic ashes?
Volcanoes offer the dedicated tourist a very romantic attraction to include in any travel plans. The allure and mystique of these slumbering fiery mountains is such that it inculcates wild abandon in all that are in their presence. When you visit volcanoes, it's impossible not to get excited. Which of these great volcanoes from around the world would you most like to experience for yourself?
