Week 52b - Hidden Messages

Asia » North Korea » Pyongyang
October 1st 2010

Published: November 24th 2010

One thing they don’t like to give you whilst in North Korea is free-time. Free-time breeds curiosity and in North Korea curiosity can land you in a lot of trouble. After scoffing down a breakfast consisting of New Zealand Anchor butter and my first toast in a year, we were immediately on our way. Our guide Ms. Lee (one of four family names that make up 95% of the North Korean population), who ha... Read Full Entry

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Adrian Livingstone

ShadyAdy

Having spent several years travelling around the world, living in far reaching destinations and sampling differing cultures and lifestyles, I am now planning my next major travel adventure. Starting on June 25th 2011 my wife and I will walk from Land's End at the south-western tip of England to John O'Groats, located at the north-eastern tip of Scotland. This is a 1200 mile walk and will take approximately three months to complete. This walk will be for charity and we will be raising money for the charity Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) (ht... full info

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24th November 2010

Cessna152
Jason Smart

A fascinating account of your visit to this oddity of a nation. One day, I hope to get to North Korea too.

25th November 2010

ShadyAdy
Adrian Livingstone

I hope you manage to get to North Korea too! The high costs of visiting here are definitely worth it, to see such a secluded nation stuck in a timewarp. Let me know if you do make it there.....i'd be interested to hear your account of the place.

9th April 2011

Amanda
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tour operator
Hi, can I ask which tour operator you used? I am planning to book to go in August. Any tips? Thanks!

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