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Archive for category: North Korea

Pyongyang From The Top Of Juche Tower

What It’s Really Like To Visit North Korea

September 5, 2016/2 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

I found so much misinformation or exaggerated claims on the internet before going, so I wanted to set the record straight about North Korea based on my experiences.
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10 Things To Consider If You Want To Travel To North Korea

August 19, 2016/1 Comment/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

Most people would have no trouble having a good time visiting North Korea. But there are some things to consider before you decide to go.
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Boarding Pass To Leave North Korea

Goodbye North Korea

August 16, 2016/0 Comments/in China, North Korea /by Adam Pervez

Leaving North Korea with 10,000 more questions than I arrived with. Capping off a fascinating and unique travel experience with some Chinese humor.
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100 Images Of North Korea

August 11, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

100 images of the strangest, most interesting place I’ve ever been
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Normal People Going About Daily Life In North Korea

August 9, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

Lost in the headlines are the normal North Koreans going about daily life. I tried to capture that daily life in this visual post.
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Making US-North Korea Peace With This North Korean Soldier

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) From The North Korean Side

August 4, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea, South Korea /by Adam Pervez

Visiting one of the most contentious areas on earth – the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Getting A Glimpse Of The North Korean Mindset

August 2, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

When visiting most countries, you can kind of grasp the national ethos and mindset without much difficulty. North Korea is much more complicated, but I gave it a try.
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Monument Next To The Leaders

North Korean Propaganda And Monuments

July 28, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

Some pictures of propaganda and monuments around North Korea
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A Journey Through Pyongyang, North Korea

July 26, 2016/1 Comment/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

A picture-filled journey through Pyongyang’s highlights, from its tallest peak to its underground metro system and everything in between.
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With The Propaganda Poster

First Impressions Of North Korea

July 21, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

My first impressions and first encounter with North Koreans.
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North Korea Booklet

Arriving At Pyongyang Airport And Undergoing An Entry Process Unlike Any Other

July 19, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

Expecting the worst, the entry process to North Korea wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. But it was still unique and different.
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Is It Ethical To Visit A Place Like North Korea?

July 14, 2016/0 Comments/in North Korea /by Adam Pervez

There is no right answer to this question, but I’ll share some of my thoughts nevertheless.
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Is This A Setup So I Get Arrested In North Korea?

July 12, 2016/0 Comments/in China, Funny & Crazy Stories, North Korea /by Adam Pervez

My jet-lag-induced mental fogginess led to some bad decisions that led to extreme paranoia as I left China for North Korea
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Planning A Vacation Happy-Nomad-Style

July 5, 2016/0 Comments/in Finland, North Korea, Russia /by Adam Pervez

After not traveling for so long, how to blow off the accumulated “I need to travel” steam with a meager budget?
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