Ijen Crater Hike – Java, Indonesia Took a ferry (pic 6) from Bali to Java for a sunrise hike at Ijen. This volcano is known for its blue flames from the sulfur gas but we didn’t see any. The hike itself was easy and majority of it was on a paved path. Made it to the summit in 2 hours. There were local miners close to the summit (pic 2) mining for sulfur at the base of the crater…

For wildlife photographers; do you find it better to pick a spot and wait or to treat it like a hike? I’m curious if I’d see more success in finding animals by hiking around a lot or just choosing a nice spot and staying still. I’ve only ever been able to find the more common animals such as birds or a deer by hiking. But I’m also a beginner so maybe that is why. submitted by /u/Largegraytowel21

What the Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Hike Means for Your Finances In ongoing efforts to combat inflation, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday another 0.25% interest rate hike. The quarter percentage point increase will bring the fed funds rate to a target range of 5.25%-5.5%, their highest level in more than 22 years. Read more…

Peacock adds just 2 million subscribers ahead of price hike Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergePeacock added just 2 million subscribers over the past three months, bringing the service up to 24 million subscribers in the US. That number was included in Comcast’s earnings report today, which says Peacock nearly doubled its subscribers year over year. In addition to the small bump in subscribers, Peaco…

Car Insurance huge hike Ugh, car insurance premiums going up $200-$300 every 6 months with no change in cars or driving history it’s just absurd…I’ve heckled multiple companies and some are even worse(no tickets, no accidents, no change in vehicles or coverages) South Carolina submitted by /u/Hairy_Beginning3812

Hike from Sisikon to Morschach, Switzerland – completely breathtaking submitted by /u/ItWasntMe98

Spotify’s first US price hike for Premium is coming next week Image: Nick Barclay / The VergeSpotify is going to raise the price of its Premium subscription plan in the US, according to The Wall Street Journal. The price is “likely” to go up by $1, meaning it would cost $10.99 per month, and the change is “expected” to be revealed next week, the publication says. The price of Premium has remained $9.99 per…

Tesla Settles For $6 Million In Solar Roof Price Hike Class Action Suit Tesla’s Solar Roof was intended to be the aesthetically appealing alternative to conventional roof-mounted solar panels. However, the glassy tiles have seemingly been more trouble than they’re worth for homeowners. The product was at the center of an SEC probe over its potential fire risk. Now, Tesla has settled for… Read more…

Happy trails: Take a hike, now After too much time spent indoors (and probably less active than is healthy), getting outside and taking a hike is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying nature. But before you hit the trail, make sure you’re well prepared. The post Happy trails: Take a hike, now appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.