At the heart of Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert sits a crater of fire that's been burning perpetually for almost five decades. Locals have dubbed it the 'Door To Hell'. Here's a photo essay of my visit!
Stopping All Stations – The Pyongyang Metro
I was part of the first ever group of foreigners given access to all stations across both lines of the Pyongyang Metro. Ultranationalistic in theme, North Korea's revolutionary goals are evident here. Here's my experience!
Out of Bounds in North Korea – Pyongyang Golf Course
Pyongyang Golf Course is North Korea's only golf course. As an avid golfer, I just had to play it. Famous thanks to Kim Jong-Il's miracle score, it turned out to be a round I'd never forget. Check it out!
Past Presidents of North Korea – The Mausoleum
The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, otherwise known as 'The Mausoleum' is where the bodies of North Korean leaders Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il are publicly displayed within glass sarcophagi. Here's what it's like.
North Korea’s Loch Ness Monster – The Concrete Wall
As the tale goes, the 'Concrete Wall' is a barrier erected by South Korea to split the Korean peninsula in half, segregating North Korea and preventing reunification. Does it really exist? Or is it simply North Korean propaganda?
The World’s Most Dangerous Border – A Tour of North Korea’s DMZ
Barbed wire line all fences. Tank traps enclose us. The remainder is a laden, active minefield where one million soldiers stand guard. Join me on a tour inside Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), from the North Korean side.
Vietnam’s Greatest Motorbike Day Trip
There's no better way to discover authentic Vietnamese culture than from a motorbike. From rice fields to beaches, traditional villages to the highlands and the modern city - this route is Vietnam's Greatest Motorbike Day Trip! Check it out!
Souvenirs from North Korea
Souvenirs targeted towards foreign visitors were available to purchase in North Korea, the world's most isolated country. Who would have guessed? Here's what I acquired during my visit!
100 Photos Inside North Korea – Part 2
Isolated and known for its exemplary personality cult, nuclear capabilities and militaristic theatrics - take a rare look inside all corners of one of the world's most secretive countries, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
100 Photos Inside North Korea – Part 1
Isolated and known for its exemplary personality cult, nuclear capabilities and militaristic theatrics - take a rare look inside all corners of one of the world's most secretive countries, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.