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 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.
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?
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?
Paoay Church a.k.a St. Augustine Parish (Philippines)
St. Basil’s Cathedral (Moscow, Russia)
The most wonderful and peaceful buildings on earth are churches, monasteries etc. There are a great many amazing and beautiful churches around the world and they are peaceful enough to go and visit even if you are an atheist. But some churches are really extraordinary, what do you say?
City break is a short package holiday to a major urban destination, typically including hotel accommodations and, often, transportation. If you were to choose from Europe's 46 capital cities, which one would you recommend for such a holiday?
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?
No Man's Land course on the border between North and South Korea
Merapi Volcano Golf Course in Indonesia
Golf is a wonderful game - it provided solid physical exercise, it gets one out under the sun, and it allows for small groups of people to get together and leisurely while away an afternoon knocking a little ball about while discussing the finer things in life. The further afield you travel, the more greater the diversity of golf courses you will encounter. Which of these exceptionally absurd golf courses would you like to spend a surreal afternoon playing?
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?
