Reykjavik in a Nutshell
In a Nutshell.... 4 DAYS ...are required to see Reykjavik! Overview Country: Iceland Population: 121,841 (2015) Official Language: Icelandic Currency: Icelandic Króna Why? Exclusive natural phenomena...
View ArticleMacau: Asia’s answer to Las Vegas?
In a Nutshell: At face value, it’s easy to make a comparison between Las Vegas and Asia’s own gambling capital – Macau. Casinos and bright lights, how could they be any different? In reality, the...
View ArticleSeeing Wild Orangutans In Indonesia
In a Nutshell: Orangutan are native only to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. The village of Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia provides a comfortable, year-round accessible gateway to visit wild...
View Article100 Photos Inside North Korea – Part 1
In a Nutshell: I visited North Korea in late 2014 for 16 days, just prior to the absolute lock down caused by Ebola. Most tourists only experience the political smokescreen of Pyongyang, I had the...
View Article100 Photos Inside North Korea – Part 2
In a Nutshell: I visited North Korea in late 2014 for 16 days, just prior to the absolute lock down caused by Ebola. Most tourists only experience the political smokescreen of Pyongyang, I had the...
View ArticleSouvenirs from North Korea
Souvenirs in North Korea: Unexpected, but souvenirs targeted towards foreigners are available for purchase in North Korea. Souvenir desks are set up at many tourist sites, mainly within Pyongyang. I’m...
View ArticleVietnam’s Greatest Motorbike Day Trip
In a Nutshell: In my opinion, the greatest motorcycle day trip in not just Vietnam, but South-East Asia. You’ll depart Hue city, head south through Lang Co, Hai Van Pass and Da Nang before reaching...
View ArticleThe World’s Most Dangerous Border – A Tour of North Korea’s DMZ
In a Nutshell: The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) splits the Korean peninsular in half creating a buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea. It’s the most militarized border on earth. Ever...
View ArticleNorth Korea’s Loch Ness Monster – The Concrete Wall
In a Nutshell: As the tale goes, spanning the entirety of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) sits the ‘Concrete Wall’, a barrier built by South Korea to split the Korean peninsular in half;...
View ArticleDead Presidents in North Korea – The Mausoleum
In a Nutshell: The Mausoleum, otherwise known to locals as the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun is the final resting place of North Korean leaders Eternal President Kim Il-Sung and Supreme Leader Kim...
View ArticleOut of Bounds in North Korea – Pyongyang Golf Course
In a Nutshell: Pyongyang Golf Course is North Korea’s only golf course. As an avid golfer, I just had to play it. Made famous thanks to Kim Jong-Il’s miracle score, I added an 18-hole visit to my...
View ArticleStopping All Stations – The Pyongyang Metro
In a Nutshell: During my visit to North Korea, I was part of the first ever group of foreigners given access to all stations across both lines of the Pyongyang Metro. This may sound mundane, but the...
View ArticleThe Door To Hell – Turkmenistan’s Crater of Fire
In a Nutshell: At the heart of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert sits a crater of fire the size of a football field that’s been perpetually burning now for almost fifty years. Locals have suitably dubbed...
View Article100 Photos Inside North Korea – Part 1
In a Nutshell: I visited North Korea in late 2014 and over 16 days ventured to all corners of this mysterious nation on one of the longest itineraries ever executed for foreigners. Here are 100 photos...
View Article100 Photos Inside North Korea – Part 2
In a Nutshell: I visited North Korea in late 2014 and over 16 days ventured to all corners of this mysterious nation on one of the longest itineraries ever executed for foreigners. Here are 100 photos...
View ArticleSouvenirs from North Korea
In a Nutshell: It may surprise you, but as a tourist to North Korea you’ll have ample opportunity to purchase traditional souvenirs. You’ll find souvenir shops inside major hotels or nearby major...
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