Taal Volcano, Philippines

TAAL VOLCANO is the smallest volcano on the planet. It's a volcano within a volcano and is about an hour and a half drive from Manila.

Viewed from Tagaytay Ridge, Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of the most picturesque and attractive views in the Philippines
Apart from catching a boat across lake Taal, horses are one way of getting to the summit. www.allaboutasia.com.au can help arrange a day trip for you to see this geological wonder so close to the capital of the Philippines.

VIEW HERE AAATV video of Taal volcano taken by Glenn in between his dental treatments!

Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines

The Banaue Rice Terraces (Tagalog:Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe.
Discover the Banaue Rice Terraces with www.allaboutasia.com.au by watching our video on All About Asia TV Channel on Youtube. Our TV Channel is a growing, living video library of places to see and visit throughout SE Asia.