MY Dream Villages

Aogashima (青ヶ島) is a volcanic Japanese island in the Philippine Sea. As of 2014, the island's population was 170 on almost 9 km2. 

An earthquake swarm in July 1780 was followed by steam rising from the lakes in the Ikenosawa Caldera. Further earthquakes in May 1781 led to an eruption. In April 1783, lava flows from the Maruyama cone resulted in the evacuation of all 63 households on the island. During a massive eruption in 1785, some 130–140 of the population of 327 islanders perished. 50 years later, people started coming back to Aogashima. 

The island is surrounded by very steep rugged cliffs of layered volcanic deposits. The southern coast also rises to a sharp ridge forming one edge of a caldera named Ikenosawa (池之沢) with a diameter of 1.5 km. The caldera dominates the island, with one point on its southern ridge, Otonbu (大凸部) with a height of 423 metres (1,388 ft), as the island's highest point. The caldera is occupied by a secondary cone named Maruyama (丸山).

Thanks to the active volcano, the island has free heat, hot water and energy to cook. Tourists choose to come by see or ride a helicopter for the natural springs. 

Gásadalur is located on the west-side of Vágar, Faroe Islands, and enjoys a panoramic view over the island of Mykines. 

In 2004 a tunnel was blasted through the rock, and it is possible to drive through by car. Before 2004, the 16 residents living in Gásadalur had to take a strenuous hike or horseback over the steep 400 meter mountain in order to make it to the other villages. The residents hope the tunnel will mean that the village population will increase again.

Don’t miss the waterfall which drops right into the Atlantic Ocean. 

Huacachina is a village in the Ica Region, in southwestern Peru. The village is built around a small natural lake in the desert. Called the "oasis of America," which serves as a resort for local families. 

The lake is also printed on the Peru currency.

Furore is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy. Furore is located in the Coast of Amalfi.

When we were in Almafi last year, I didn't plan it as an excursion and missed the beauty. Hopefully I will be there another time for the fabulous beach and sun.