Oct 23 2023
Mount Fuji (富士山, Fujisan) Mount Fuji, also known as Fujisan in Japanese, is an iconic symbol of Japan and one of the most famous mountains in the world. Located on Honshu Island, Mount Fuji is an active stratovolcano that stands at an impressive height of 3,776 meters (12,389 feet). Its symmetrical cone shape and snow-capped …
Oct 20 2023
Mount Kilimanjaro Mount Kilimanjaro, often referred to as the ‘Roof of Africa’, is the highest mountain on the African continent and one of the most famous landmarks in Tanzania. Located in the northern part of Tanzania, near the border with Kenya, Kilimanjaro stands at a majestic 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. It is …
Oct 06 2023
Mount Elbrus (Эльбру́с) Mount Elbrus, a dormant volcano located in Russia’s western Caucasus Mountains, is a natural marvel that elevates the country’s topographical charm. It stands as the highest peak in Europe and is the tenth most prominent peak in the world, with an elevation of 5,642 meters above sea level. The mountain, consisting of …
Jul 23 2023
Nevado Sajama Nevado Sajama, the highest peak in Bolivia, is a natural wonder that offers an awe-inspiring sight. Located in the western region of Bolivia, it stands majestically in the Andes Mountains, reaching a towering height of over 6,542 meters (21,463 feet). This extinct stratovolcano is part of the Sajama National Park, Bolivia’s oldest national …
Jul 22 2023
Acotango Acotango is a colossal stratovolcano located within the Andes mountain range, straddling the border between Bolivia and Chile. As part of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes, Acotango is one of the several stratovolcanoes that contribute to the immense geological diversity of this region. It stands as a testament to the powerful natural …
Apr 14 2023
Haleakalā Volcano, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii, is a dormant volcano that stands at an impressive 10,023 feet above sea level. Its name in Hawaiian means “house of the sun,” which is fitting for a place where the sun’s first light graces the summit each morning. This majestic natural wonder is a …
Mar 06 2023
Standing proudly at 17,160 feet (5,230 m), Iztaccíhuatl boasts the third highest peak in Mexico. Like some of the largest mountains in Mexico, such as Popocatépetl and La Malinche, Iztaccíhuatl is a volcano (now extinct) in the center of the country. It is one of the few remaining mountains in Mexico to have a peak …
Feb 05 2023
The blackout curtains in the hotel room did their job, and when I pulled back the shade around 10pm, a solid brick of bright sunlight pierced the pane of thick glass. After a long day of traveling, my body, refreshed by a quick nap after check-in, wanted to move. Luckily, I was in Iceland in …
Feb 05 2022
The summit of Sierra Negra is a special place. It is an extinct volcano with bragging rights as the fifth-highest peak in Mexico. Its prominence is just 1,770 feet (540 m), but its location in the higher altitude neighborhood of Pico de Orizaba, the summit of Sierra Negra reaches a maximum of 15,030 feet (4,580 …
Jul 14 2019
About two hours outside of Mexico City, in the state of Puebla, towers Popocatépetl, the second-highest peak in Mexico at an elevation of 17,880 feet (5,450 m). Popocatépetl, a volcano locally known as “el Popo,” spends part of the year with a snow-covered peak. With more than 25 million people living within a 62-mile (100 …
