http://www.trippert.comTrippert : share and blog your trips120 http://www.trippert.com/article/1567:Italy%27s+volcanoes%3A+The+Etna+and+StromboliThis 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 Mon, 03 September 2007 08:26:00 America/New_Yorkhttp://www.trippert.com/article/208:in+a+middle+of+a+summer+rainSmall city of Roch in Istria, on the north west of Croatia, near Adriatic sea, is struck by the sun in the middle of a short lasting summer rainstorm. It was the beginning of the august, and it was still hot and very sunny along the coast. But here, some 30 miles away, the air was fresh. It was a great day to take a walk along the Alley ofMon, 10 July 2006 12:58:00 America/New_Yorkhttp://www.trippert.com/article/164:climbing+mt.+fuji Japanese locals and tourists alike are drawn to Mt. Fuji, and many attempt to climb or hike up the mountain. The "official climbing season" takes place during July and August, lasting from around July 20th or so to the end of the month of August. Typically, there is not much snow found on the moutain until October. When there isThu, 22 June 2006 01:52:00 America/New_Yorkhttp://www.trippert.com/article/163:mt.+fuji 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 Thu, 22 June 2006 01:46:00 America/New_Yorkhttp://www.trippert.com/article/105:lake+chabotCastro 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 someTue, 06 June 2006 06:03:00 America/New_York