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Author: Lisa Owen
8 volcanoes to visit
I’m a little bit obsessed with volcanoes. I don’t know why, I just am. I guess because Australia hasn’t had any active volcanoes for thousands of year and I just find the idea of an active volcano so fascinating. Maybe it’s the adrenaline junkie in me that craves a little bit of adventure and danger in my travels.
In the past year, I’ve been to a lot of volcanoes. Some are active, some are dormant – and one was a mud volcano. Here’s a guide to my favourite volcanoes around the world.
My favourite travel planning sites
Planning your next adventure has never been more accessible with everything you need at your fingertips online. These days, there’s not much need to go see a travel agent – everything can be booked online, and with a bit of research, you can get some great bargains.
But with so many competing websites for accommodation, flights, and volunteering – where do you start to get adventures suited to your budget and travel style.
Here’s the sites I use to plan my trips.
Flights
Google Flights
I don’t use anything but Google Flights when researching flights. Many people swear by Skyscanner but I was never a fan and found Kayak or Opodo worked better. But Google Flights leaves those flight search engines for dead.
My money saving travel tips
Travelling on a tight budget so you can discover as many overseas destinations as possible? Then check out my top travel hacks to save money and hassle on your next adventure
Stay in hostels
If you’re a budget traveller, this is an easy one. Don’t stay at hotels – you really don’t need a private room, all you’re doing there is sleeping. Ditch the hotel, and book a hostel. You can prepare meals, get free wi-fi, meet like-minded travellers from all over the world, get local tips from the awesome staff, and pay an average of $A20 to $30 a night. You just have to share a room with a bunch of other travellers.
Hiking Concepcion Volcano
If you’re looking for a hiking challenge, I found it in Nicaragua. I’ve done a lot of hiking but the 16km hike up Volcano Concepcion nearly beat me – but it was all worth it for the views and the sense of achievement at the peak. How many people can say they hiked to the top of an active volcano?
About the Volcano and Ometepe Island
Volcano Concepcion is located in the northwest of Ometepe Island. The island lies in the 8000 square kilometre Lake Nicaragua. You can get a good view of part of the lake and some of the hundreds of islets from Mombacho Volcano near Granada.