Volcanic

Volcanic island with beaches, waterfalls, and a distinct island culture. Jeju is Korea’s holiday escape.

Piton de la Fournaise, Réunion — one of the world's most active volcanoes on a French island in the Indian Ocean.

Twin volcanoes rising from Lake Nicaragua, with farms and quiet beaches.

Volcano, black-sand beaches, and microclimates. Tenerife is Spain in the Atlantic.

Sulphur pools, salt flats, and one of the hottest places on Earth. Danakil is extreme travel.

Volcanic lakes, Komodo dragons nearby, and a long island of hills and villages. Flores is road trips and boat trips in one.

Mount Karthala, Comoros — active volcano and cloud forest on Grande Comore.

A peninsula of lava, cliffs, and Kirkjufell. Snæfellsnes is Iceland in miniature.

A volcano, a lake, and an adventure town. Pucón is hiking, skiing, and hot springs.

Geothermal mud, Māori culture, and redwoods. Rotorua is steam and sulphur.

Roseau & the Boiling Lake, Dominica — the 'Nature Island' hides the world's second-largest hot lake at the end of a full-day rainforest trek through the Valley of Desolation.

Yellowstone Geysers, USA — old Faithful, rainbow pools, and bison in the world's first national park.

Cooler hill city with tea fields, volcano craters, and hot-spring resorts.

A perfect volcanic cone rising above clouds and cherry blossoms. Fuji is Japan's most iconic image.

Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Africa's oldest national park, home to endangered mountain gorillas, an active lava-lake volcano, and jungle-clad Rwenzori foothills.

Salt lake and lowest point in Africa in a volcanic landscape.

Colonial city on the lake. Granada is churches, horse carriages, and volcanoes nearby.

Active volcano you can stand on the rim of, with lava glow at night.

Birthplace of pizza, labyrinthine ancient streets, and Vesuvius looming on the horizon — Naples is Italy at its most raw and passionate.

Ancient rock art and bubbling mud volcanoes on a desert plateau near Baku.

Volcanoes, cobbles, and Spanish schools. Antigua is colonial charm and a base for adventure.

Volcanic islands where wildlife has no fear of humans.

Mud pools, geysers, and Māori culture in the geothermal belt.

A mini Iceland: volcano, black beaches, and fishing villages on one peninsula. Snæfellsnes packs a lot into a short drive.