First Impressions of North Korea
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…
Why Iraq is the next holiday hotspot
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…
President Kim Il Sung displayed during the mass games in Pyongyang.
In Pictures – North Korean Mass Games
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…
Summer Mass Dance
What is a North Korean Mass Dance?
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 &…
On the pier at Wonsan Beach
Wonsan in the Summer
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…
Is Rungrado May Day Stadium Really the World’s Largest?
Rungrado May Day stadium - The Facts The Mayday stadium was constructed and opened in time for the 1989 world festival of youth and students in Pyongyang. The North Korean…
5 Must See Places In Chernobyl
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…
Top 5 Tips For Flying Long Haul
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…
Bathers on Wonsan beach
Why you should visit a North Korean beach
Is it possible to visit a North Korean beach? To think of North Korea might conjure up images of rockets launching and soldiers goose-stepping. No doubt these are accurate images…
The Mount Hagen Festival
Mount Hagen Festival – Top 6 Tips
Heading the Mount Hagen festival? Here are a few tips on what to do and what to expect. Go early! Get the two day pass and make sure you get…