Upland rice, they explained, naturally grows in dry areas thanks to its sturdy roots. The gene HMGB1 acts like a root-growth ...

Sheltered in the thick layers of Cordillera mountains, where touching the clouds is never a figment of imagination, one ...

The small town of Banaue is the starting point for organised ... Then for the first time we see the rice terraces spread out on the slopes in all their glory. The only access to the village ...

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Located over 1,500 m above sea level, the rice terraces of Banaue, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, are considered the world’s steepest. These terraces were first cut into the slopes by the ...

and rice terraces. In those days, we didn't mind the long journey, the lack of electricity, or even the absence of mobile phone signals. We came to Sagada to enjoy peace and tranquility ...

Remember, we’re the guys who put sugar (horrors) in our spaghetti sauce. Yum! THE SITES AND SOUNDS. Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay, Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, Corregidor Island, Fort Santiago, the ...

The Philippines is also improving access to more remote areas like Banaue, which is renowned for its stunning rice terraces that stretch for miles. Rwanda is turning a new leaf, transforming from a ...

Some travelers crave white sandy beaches and clear blue waters, while others seek the buzz of a vibrant city. What if you ...