When you manage to get a huge room for $30 during Chinese New Year that has a balcony that overlooks the Petronas Twin Towers then you really do not have much to complain about, but me being me I will at least try to find something. Said gem was actually found accidentally and falls under…
After nearly five years of closure, I’m thrilled to announce that tours to North Korea are finally resuming in February 2025. This marks a huge step forward for both travelers and the country itself as it begins to reopen to the world. The first research trip will head into the Rason Special Economic Zone on…
The Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, the flagship resort area of the DPRK is set to open to Russian guests in July of 2025 according to a a travel agency from the country. And there are realistic hopes that they may be joined by both Chinese and western groups as DPR Korea tries to not just…
As someone who has been to Chernobyl a lot, doing a Fukushima Tour was extremely high on my bucket list. Thankfully, this was something I managed to achieve in 2024, as well as knocking off a first visit to Japan. Said trip was arranged through my travel agency, Young Pioneer Tours, and was no mean…
The Blue Lagoon Resort in Chuuk is as much a gateway as it is a destination. Located on Weno Island, this hotel boasts an unbeatable view of the famous Truk Lagoon, home to some of the world’s best dive sites. The setting feels tropical yet slightly aged—a throwback to the days when explorers would make…
While I am a true lover of 7-Eleven the standards cary greatly from country to country. And it is with this in mind that I really have to ask why is Malaysian 7-Eleven so bad? Well the answers here are myriad, but essentially boil down to the eating culture of Malaysia. 7-Eleven in Southeast Asia…
