Bored of the same old routine travel packages? Game for some real life adventure? How about teaching your kids geography practically? Head towards Philippines this time and catch a glimpse of the volcanoes that are like sleeping giants waiting to erupt with bright orange lava out of their bellies.
Well, Philippines has tapped man’s fascination for volcanoes into profitable money spinners by luring tourists to take the adventure package of climbing live volcanoes or to experience nature’s fury first hand! Philippines has over 300 volcanoes that are scattered all over the country and of these 22 are active and 27 of them are ‘potentially active’.
The cone shaped Mayon volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Phillipines. Eruptions are frequent here and the worst eruption that occurred in 1814 killed more than 1200 people and destroyed towns surrounding it. When this volcano erupted last year, tourists flocked in thousands to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking sight. The diverse shapes of these volcanoes add to the excitement of seeing something new each time.
Mountaineers seem to enjoy climbing up these steep hills and entrepreneurs are quick to cash in on this new exciting development by putting up spas, campsites and fancy restaurants for the weary tourists. Throw in some hot springs, fumeroles and fuming vents as a part of the package and they have a great money-spinner in their hands.
Efforts are also on to see that the frenzy of the excited tourists does not disturb the native wildlife or the existing ecosystem in a bid to bring in more dollars. Ready for a volcanic adventure?
