A terrace-farmed volcano near Kisoro, Uganda (© Peter McBride/Axiom)

【November 15 2014】This dormant volcano’s even, conical shape provides a nearly ideal space for terrace farming. Terrace agriculture is an ancient practice used to make the most of hilly landscapes that might not otherwise be farmable. Outside of Kisoro, Uganda, the farmlands are interrupted by forested foothills and steep mountains. So enterprising locals cut steps into the sides of various hills and put the space to work in the name of agriculture and ingenuity.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..