The short answer: Yes and no. Not very helpful so you’ll have to read the long answer!The long answer: North Korea famously does not allow completely independent travel without a…
From a long time observer, first time visitor. Here's a few of my first impressions of North Korea.Openness with photography. One of the great misconceptions associated with North Korea is…
The cradle of civilization.Beneath Iraq's reputation for war and turmoil lies another almost forgotten reputation - It’s status for being the cradle of civilisation. It is this reputation that will…
Just what are the North Korean Mass Games?Quite simply the largest human group performance on earth.This year's show entitled “Land of the People” will feature up to 100,000 performers for…
If you find yourself in North Korea on one of the many national holidays, chances are you’ll end up at a mass dance. But what are these wonderfully colorful &…
Wonsan - North Korea's Summer playground.No Summer visit to North Korea is complete without a visit to Wonsan; the country's beautiful seaside resort city.Situated on the East coast, about 5…
Is it really the world's largest or is it just North Korean propaganda?The Rungrado 1st of May stadium as it is officially known was constructed and opened in time for…
Tour the Chernobyl Exclusion ZoneChernobyl needs no introduction. This isn't a history of the disaster but merely a guide on some of the most eerie and fascinating places left in…
As a tour manager for Rocky Road Travel, I spend a good few of my precious hours each year in the sky. While not quite having the means to fly…
North Korea’s best attraction? It’s beaches.To think of North Korea might conjure up images of rockets launching and soldiers goose-stepping. No doubt these are accurate images and ones Pyongyang loves…