When people think of North Korea natural beauty probably isn’t the first thought in their mind. Despite this, it’s a truly beautiful country with some amazing natural highlights, from its beautiful mountain areas like Mt Kumgang and Mt Paektu to a richness of lakes, rivers and waterfalls and natural wonders like the Pujon Stone River. […]

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Taking its cues from Chinese Cultural Revolution period operas, North Korean revolutionary operas still see regular performances to this day. During the Pyongyang Language Study Tour, our group was able to watch a new show that recreated famous scenes from the five most famous North Korean operas. Usually held in the Pyongyang Grand Theater, some […]

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While many readers may be familiar with the National Martyrs’ Cemetery on Mt Taesong in Pyongyang, less well known is this cemetery in Shenyang that is dedicated to Chinese and Soviet soldiers who died fighting in the Korean war from 1950-1953. The full name of the cemetery translates as something like the “Shenyang Cemetery for […]

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What is ssireum? Ssireum is one of the national sports of North Korea and has existed in one form or another since the 4th century. Bouts usually take place on sand in a circle 7 meters in diameter. Contestants tie a belt known as a satba, around their waist and thigh. Each wrestler must keep […]

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While most Westerners associate chewing gum with minty flavours, many North Koreans find it a little intense. And while you will find mint flavoured gum or toothpaste, they often use substitutes that are a bit more familiar- with one of these being Ginseng or Insam as it’s called in Korean. I first noticed this gum […]

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Introduction The Pyongyang Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery, also known as the National Martyrs’ cemetery, sits on Mt, Taesong, on the outskirts of Pyongyang. The Martyr’s cemetery is where the graves of people important to the Anti-Japanese revolution are located. Each grave is topped with a bronze bust of the individual that was made by the famous […]

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North Korea is not a country with a considerable variety of exports, nor does it lead the world in many fields. There is, however, one area where it is considered perhaps unassailable- the production of grand monuments. There is no doubt that they have exceptional artists, particularly at the Mansudae Art Studio, which has its […]

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If you love snorkeling (Or diving!) but are tired of overcrowded groups scaring away your fishy friends, or paying outrageous prices for a toilet sized room in Maui, these sites might be perfect for you. Not always easy to get to (but isn’t that half the fun?), here are 5 of our favourite snorkeling sites […]

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One of the attractions of the Galápagos Islands is its remote location and how that has affected the species of flora and fauna found on the island. It’s a UNESCO world heritage site, the world’s second-largest Marine Reserve and a hub of tectonic and volcanic activity, so it’s definitely worth going there, but the question […]

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5. Get stylish with an original Ecuadorian made Panama Hat It comes as a surprise to most people to find out that Panama hats originate in Ecuador, not Panama as the name may lead you to believe. The name comes from traders who would take the hats to Panama and sell them to people on […]

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