When I told people that I was going to visit New Zealand on my way home … In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and TaupoRead more
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Five things to do in Bandung, Indonesia
Bandung, a city in West Java, is often referred to as “the Paris of Java” or … Five things to do in Bandung, IndonesiaRead more
The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says no
I remember one Saturday afternoon, shortly after I had graduated from university and got myself a … The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says noRead more
Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra
After a busy week of running around North Sumatra looking for orangutans in the jungle and … Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, SumatraRead more
Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra
Sometimes a particular volcano will take a hold in my mind for some reason; perhaps because … Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North SumatraRead more
Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount Ijen
I never imagined I’d be happy to see Jakarta, but when the plane from Singapore touched … Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount IjenRead more
Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcano
Two months into my Asia trip, and by now I’d seen a fair few volcanoes. I … Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcanoRead more
Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, Bali
There are roughly 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia. I have four weeks, plus another couple of … Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, BaliRead more
Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcano
I’d headed to Manila for my final few days in the Philippines, intending to give a … Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcanoRead more
The shy volcano: trying to see Mount Mayon
It was a promising start. Stepping down from the aeroplane at Legazpi Airport, a 45-minute flight … The shy volcano: trying to see Mount MayonRead more
