Our Otto

I hesitated about writing this post but as I’m fairly certain the subject will never read it, here it is.

North Korea 10 years on

I have been to the DPRK before, in September 2007, almost exactly ten years ago. A lot has changed during these ten years, from the immediately obvious to the subtle.

North Korea – Best and worst

I thought I’d write a post for each country, about my most and least favourite experiences / sights. Here are my thoughts on the DPRK:

DPRK travel video

I’m not a videographer, I much prefer still photography, but practice makes perfect – so they say. What better place to practise my video skills than on our travel blog. 

Palace of the sun

On every DPRK tour itinerary is a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the mausoleum where Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il “lie in state”.

Food glorious food

In North Korea we were well fed – more than well. I think at every meal we ate like a North Korean would on a very special occasion, a few times a year.

The Kims

Statues, photos and murals of the Kims (Il-sung, Jong-il, Jong-un) are everywhere in North Korea, and I do mean everywhere:

Impressions of North Korea

We’ve added our photos of the North Korea trip to Flickr. This is our tour group at the Mansudae Grand Monument. Our impressions of the country from our visit:

Alternative reality

I’m writing this post in North Korea although of course I won’t be able to post it until we’re out of the country. Facebook reminded me the other day that I’ve been using their social network for 10 whole years. In that time I’ve become completely accustomed to posting my random thoughts and opinions whenever I get the urge.