A calm sailboat floats below Mount Stromboli, Aeolian Islands, Italy, where volcanic ash meets the Mediterranean Sea.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has once again spotted a distant exoplanet that I have exactly zero interest in ...

Japan is not typically considered a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago, blanketed in snow, and the snow-dusted monkeys ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on December 16. Check what happened today in history here.

The deadliest volcanic disaster in Japan’s history did not end with fire or ash, but with water. When the slopes of a ...

Australians are not only travelling in numbers to Japan, but also returning to see more of the country. While most will begin ...

When it feels like everyone is rushing to Colorado or the Caribbean, here are some underestimated options for winter travel.

Just south of Tokyo, the Izu Islands, a chain of nine volcanic islands that are part of Tokyo, feel worlds apart from the ...

Not every winter trip has to involve ski slopes or holiday crowds. Some places feel more open and enjoyable during the colder months, with fewer crowds, better hotel rates, and a distinct seasonal ...

Official records show the United States and Indonesia top the world in volcano numbers but depending on how you count them. These nations and a few others together host hundreds of volcanic peaks, ...

On a recent fall trip, I head there because Time Out had proclaimed it “the vibiest district” and “the world’s coolest ...

The volcano has been active recently, having previously erupted on Nov 19 and Dec 5. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...