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Italy's volcanoes: The Etna and Stromboli

 (thumb) This is a story about my trekking trip at the discovery of the 2° most active volcanoes of the World: Mount Etna and the Stromboli in the Aeolian islands.These volcanoes are located on

the dish

more of the view from that side of the hill (thumb) The Dish is more than just a satellite dish (actually a radiotelescope) situated above the rolling foothills near Stanford University. The Dish is a beautiful and scenic 3.5 mile walk and recreational area favored by hikers, runners, joggers, walkers, parents with strollers, and just about anyone in the area who can manage the uphill climb. The [...]

mt. fuji

Mt. Fuji in all its majesty (thumb) At 3776 meters, Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in all of Japan. It is located in the Chubu district of Japan, but on clear days it can be seen from as far away as Tokyo and Yokohama. Whether you're admiring the majestic mountain from afar or attempting to scale its heights, no visit to Japan is complete without incorporating [...]

lake chabot

lake (thumb) Castro Valley is a city in the Bay Area in California. Lake Chabot would be a nice place to go to in that area. There are picnic areas, a beautiful lake, boats (canoes, paddle boats, etc.) for rent, and a hiking trail. The whole area is very serene once you're hiking or on the lake and the picnic area is a great place to kick back and have some [...]

petra

Central Petra (thumb) You need at least three days to get through this city.

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