Although volcanoes have the reputation of being hazardous to human life and an eruption may in itself be a disaster , there nevertheless are advantages of living near a volcano. A big economical advantage of volcanoes is that they generate tourism.
Volcano tourism is not a new idea - people have travelled to active volcanoes for many centuries. Every year millions of tourists make active and dormant volcanic areas their preferred destination for different purposes. It can be sightseeing, hiking, climbing, camping or even more extreme activities such as mountaineering, volcano boarding or taking a hot air balloon trip over volcanic landforms like in Capadoccia, 
Turkey.
Specialised tours are offered to many active volcanoes all over the world. The tour guides usually include geologists and volcanologists to provide safety, guidance and knowledge for people seeking more information about the volcanic activity.
There are 1,500 or so active volcanoes dotted throughout the world, but the current top 10 destinations include:
- Indonesia: Mt Bromo, Merapi, Krakatoa, Gede, Papandayan, Semeru and Kawah Ijen
- Italy: Mt Etna, Vulcano and Stromboli
- Tanzania: Mt Kilimanjaro, Oldoinyo Lengai and Meru
- Vanuatu: Yasur, Lopevi, Gaua, East Epi and Karua
- Hawaii: Kilauea and Mauna Loa
- Washington State: Mt St Helens
- Mexico: Colima, El Chichon and Popocatepetl
- Japan: Mt Fuji, Sakurajima and Unzen
- Guatemala: Fuego, Pacaya and Santa Maria
For more information about active volcanoes, visit the following sites:
www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html
