Active volcanoes, endless chasms, eroded ridges, black beaches and primary forests: Reunion Island boasts an impressive ...

A moon-like landscape at an altitude of nearly 2,300 metres, the Plaine des Sables desert is the final stretch on the way to Piton de la Fournaise. The last stop before climbing the volcano, this vast ...

Africa is a continent of astonishing contrast. From beach-fringed Indian Ocean islands and majestic deserts, to vibrant ...

A journey to the remote Indian Ocean island reveals the story behind the fragrant, delicious, ubiquitous spice—and the enslaved youth who made it a commercial success Vanilla producer Bertrand Côme ...

Imagine running with a view of the Pyramids of Giza or inside the valley of a dormant volcano. The new book 100 Runs of a Lifetime has a must-visit destination for anyone who loves a good run—no ...

Piton de la Fournais - Journalists arriving this week to the Indian Ocean island Reunion to report about the discovery of a jet wing fragment were met with another spectacular sight: the eruption of ...

A lot has been happening in the Indian Ocean in recent years, with new hotels, wildlife breaks, private island escapes and tours offering the inside scoop on local culture. From Tanzania to Sri Lanka, ...

This page is no longer being updated. It was last updated on 19 July 2023 The remote Indian Ocean island of Reunion lies between Madagascar and Mauritius. As a French overseas territory, it has the ...

The remote Indian Ocean island of Reunion lies between Madagascar and Mauritius. As a French overseas territory, it has the same political status as other departments in mainland France.

A shield volcano is a wide volcano with shallowly-sloping sides. Shield volcanoes are formed by lava flows of low viscosity - lava that flows easily. Consequently, a volcanic mountain having a broad ...

ON Monday, September 19, the Piton de la Fournaise volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, erupted for the first time in 2022. The Piton de la Fournaise observatory shared the first ...

The Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland began erupting again on Wednesday after eight months of slumber — so far without any adverse impacts on people or air traffic. The eruption was expected. It's in ...