| Racing Wood-Carved Scooters at Breakneck Speed in the Philippines | | Along the picturesque rice terraces of Banaue, Philippines, a unique racing subculture combines daredevil bravery with incredible artistry. Flying down the region's steep hills at speeds that reach 30 mph, local riders challenge each other with meticulously carved, handcrafted wooden scooters. | | | Top Secret Tarts: Guarding Portugal's Culinary National Treasure | | Guarded behind lock and key in the back of a small pastry factory in Belém, Portugal, sits a 180-year-old secret. Currently, only six people know the recipe for "Pastéis de Belém," among the oldest—and perhaps even the original—egg custard tarts. | | | | | | |
