The Koryo Hotel is one of the hotels we’ve stayed during our trip to the DPRK. It’s also one of the two 5 star hotels in Pyongyang. Built in 1985 under the supervision of President Kim Il-Sung, the hotel is easily recognisable by it’s twin towered building equipped with two revolving restaurants on it’s top
This is my final post for the year of 2014. It has been quite an interesting year for me. I wouldn’t say that it was a perfect year but overall it was still pretty amazing. The year 2014 was my first year of being a husband. Although the name seems to be quite an upgrade
When we travel to foreign countries, seldom do we come across the idea of visiting a school. But during our trip to the DPRK, we had the opportunity to visit some of the learning grounds of the Korean people. We as foreigners are basically unaware of the education system in North Korea. The majority thinks
North Korea’s most luxurious and first ski resort opened it’s doors earlier this year. We were one of the lucky ones to visit the resort and experience some of the facilities that was installed for us. Since we were already in Wonsan, there is no escape from visiting and even staying at this beautifully crafted
Mount Paektu may not sound familiar to the most of us but it’s other name, Changbai Mountain may be. Bordering China and the DPRK, this active volcano is a very significant mountain to the Korean people. Boasting at about 2500m high, it is the tallest mountain on the Korean peninsula. On the top of the
Introduction Bed canopies, with their elegant drapes and timeless allure, have long been a staple in bedroom decor. What began as a functional necessity in medieval times has evolved into a versatile design element, gracing bedrooms across the world. This article delves into the fascinating history of bed canopies, tracing their origins from drafty medieval
After Buzzfeed’s somewhat unclear post about Aram Pan’s aircraft photos, it’s quite obvious that many people have come to the attention of the national carrier of North Korea, Air Koryo. First of all, Aram Pan’s photos are amazing and so is Air Koryo, but Buzzfeed’s post was a little bit out of context and might
“Ame ga furimasune!“, which means It’s going to rain! is what you will hear when you are walking in the streets of Japan when it starts to drizzle. June to July is the rainy season, or “Tsuyu Baiu” in Japan. The cold winds out of Siberia float over the warm Pacific waters and their love
