When I told people I was going to North Korea, everyone said I was nuts, but it is one of the safest places to visit in the world and profoundly fascinating to see an entirely different culture unblemished by western values. While it was tricky to keep a straight face when hearing about the evil […]
North Korea – respecting the Great Leader(s) in Pyongyang Read More »
One day I plan to come and do a long extended tour of the Mongolian steppes, but I would like to do it with the hubby, and he is wildly underwhelmed with the idea of gers, hiking, no showers, and long days in rickety vehicles. Until I persuade him, I am making do with a
Mongolia – 24 hours chilling in Ulaanbaatar Read More »
The Solomon Islands are apparently amazing for diving….. shame I don’t like fish! However, for a raw look at Melanesian culture, and to check out some interesting Guadalcanal history, Honiara is definitely worth a (short) visit. What to do in Honiara! Visit the WW2 relics The easiest place to do this is to go to the
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