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…
I only discovered the existence of Shanwei Guangdong by looking at a map and I only went to Shanwei because Chinese New Year there were tickets to quite literally no where else. I also discovered that there was little to no information about the city online, so decided to write this, the Shanwei Travel Guide!…
With the announcement yesterday that Rason would be the first place in North Korea to reopen to tourism, this has brought up a very valid question: WTF is Rason, and should you visit the place? As the foreigner who has probably been there more than anyone else, I felt it prudent not only to answer…
Usually a place we just pass through, on this interaction e were to spend longer in Samoa, which led us to visiting Namuai Island. And while it is quite the epic ride to get here, it is well worth it. What the Namuai Island? Namuai Island is a small, uninhabited island off the southeastern coast…
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…
