The great social experiment of the latter 20th century that was Communism is finally coming to an end. I’ve just visited the last bastion of Communism – North Korea – for my second time and the changes are dramatic. Continue reading “North Korea: Communist No More”
When most people think of North Korea they imagine a dictatorship closed to all outsiders. Surprisingly, it’s actually quite easy to visit. The hardest part is applying for a Chinese visa, as you have to go through China (or Russia) first. Here’s what it’s like to fly from Beijing to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
Continue reading “Flying to North Korea”
It’s been almost a year since I visited North Korea. The country has changed a lot in that time. In May of 2012 it still felt very isolated and secretive. Now visitors are permitted to bring in mobile phones and access the internet. That’s a big change. While I ponder where the Hermit Kingdom is headed, here are some photos from an amazing trip.
Eating Snow Around the World 