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Travel

Iceland: the must-see Nordic island nation

 A journey through the land of fire and ice, complete with lava flows, steaming hot springs and Icelandic folk tales

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  • 9 minutes

Travel

When it comes to volcano tourism, is the reward worth the risk?

In the wake of the sudden deadly eruption of New Zealand’s White Island volcano this week, explorer George Kourounis looks at why we’re drawn to active volcanoes — and how to explore them safely

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  • 4 minutes
George Kourounis inside the Marum crater of Ambrym volcano, Vanuatu

Exploration

George Kourounis: Going to extremes

Whether outrunning a tornado, dodging lava bombs or hunkering down in a hurricane, explorer George Kourounis is most comfortable living on the edge

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  • 5 minutes