How To Take a Photography Tour of North Korea
Can you take a North Korea Photography Tour? Yes it's possible and we have been successfully running Photography tours of North Korea for 5 years now. Every July we run…
In Photos: Riding The Eritrean Steam Train
The Birth of the Eritrean Steam Train The East African nation of Eritrea was once the jewel in the crown of the Italian Empire. The Italians left a huge mark…
Visiting Kumsusan Palace of the Sun
What is the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun? Simply put, this is the most sacred place in North Korea. It serves as the resting place for the country's two eternal…
Kurdish Peshmerga Soldiers
A Narrow Escape From Iraq
Rocky Road Travel Founder Shane tells the story of that time he was forced to go on the run in Northern Iraq. How to Dodge an Invading Army “The Iraqi…
Newspapers in North Korea
What are the major newspapers in North Korea? By most accounts there are 12 major newspapers in North Korea. The Rodong Sinmun is by far the biggest publication and as…
Music in North Korea
The Early Days of Music In North Korea Music has played a central part of North Korean life since the founding of the DPRK in 1948. Although music in North…
Departing Pyongyang on Air Koryo to Beijing
Are There Any Flights To North Korea?
Which Airlines offer Flights to North Korea It is possible to fly to North Korea. These days there are only two airlines offering flights - Air China and North Korea's…
Visiting a school in North Korea
Is There Internet in North Korea?
How does the internet in North Korea work? Contrary to popular belief, the internet does exist in North Korea but active users rank only in the hundreds in a country…
Essential Guide to the Pyongyang Metro
Touring the Pyongyang Metro Without doubt one of the worlds most unique & beautiful subway systems, the entire Pyongyang metro only opened up to foreigners visitors a few years ago.Before…
Is Air Koryo Really a 1 Star Airline?
Rating North Korea's Air Koryo North Korea's flag carrier Air Koryo was for years listed by Skytrax as the world's only 1 star airline. It's no longer even rated but…