Banaue Rice Terraces

Travelling up North is such a great experience. Even though the travel time is long, still I was not disappointed. Seeing the Banaue Rice Terraces in reality is way better than seeing it in photos or post cards. No doubt that it is considered as one of the great wonders of the ancient world. I can't imagine that it is possible to plant rice in the …

"Listen!"
"What???" I asked, startled by Rob.
"It's completely quiet! I bet the Chupacabra's out there killing all those freakin' animals!"

I burst out laughing hysterically at Rob's assessment of the brief respite we had from the gaggle of farm creatures that live in the pen below our window, and then, stupidly decided that I …

Once we had arrived in Manila we headed straight for the bus terminal to get our tickets for the ride to Banaue in the Cordilleras region of Luzon. The few hours till our night bus left were killed in a nearby shopping center. The amount of people frequenting the mall was just mind blowing – even when compared to shopping crazy Singapore. …

Our next destination was a long bus ride away in possibly the rustiest, busted-up looking bus I have ever seen. However, it made it the 10 hours (they said it was 7-8) with no issues. This driver and our last driver have been the most cautious drivers in all of Asia, which is a nice change. We had the regular people getting on the bus at …

Two years ago we were in the Philippines with every intention of visiting the very famous rice terraces in the north of the country. At the time, however, this part of the country was in the middle of a very severe drought and everything was either dead ...

... into a 5 hour climb and joined my pals as we edged our way across the rugged stone wall. The Banaue Rice Terraces are a UNESCO listed site and considered the 8th wonder of the world. Construstion began on them over 4000 years ago ...

... ready and raring to endure our 10 hour drive north of Manila to Luzon Province and into the famous mountains of Banaue, home of the Rice Terraces, 8th Wonder of the World. We set to our Aussie Breakfast with the same enthusiasm as the previous day ...

... from his house to the burial site to wake up the spirits to avenge his death. Apart from these jaw dropping stories, the rice terraces are absolutely splendid and well worth the "free back massage" jeepney rides and the couple of hour trek. We had ...

Banaue, Philippines - Banaue is synonymous with the Unesco World Heritage listed Ifugao rice terraces, hewn out of the hillsides using primitive tools and an ingenious irrigation system some 200 years ago. Legend has it that the god Kabunyan used the ...

... !).   Buuuuuut, we've been so many places since the last time that I wrote and decided that the Banaue Rice Terraces definitely take the cake.  After a super sweet fellowship meal and more heart-wrenching goodbyes with our new friends ...

... in movement. When I could get off the spell and get out the chilly water, I walked back, taking the detour to Bangaan. More rice terraces, but still a beautiful walk. A good couple of days, altogether. The scenery here is like out of a quiet dream, in ...

... in our private van. We had the driver give us a tour of Bontoc, and the Hi-Wang Native Village. Bontoc has many nice rice terraces; and the Native Village is privately owned where the owner has built about 10-12 ifuguo huts for overnight guest stay; and ...

... again was endlessly stunning. We crossed rivers, fast and loud with the addition of heavy rain, and zigzagged our way along rice terraces where the vivid yellowish green stood out against the dark stormy sky and mountain sides. By the time we arrived ...

... to Manila to head to Cebu. We fly to Cebu for the Madi Gras with no accomodation booked so it is all going to be a little nerve racking - wish us luck! I have attached a link to a website below..... ...