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German publication, Deutsche Welle mentions Taedong Travel in an article.
An interesting article by journalist Julian Ryall about the arguments for and against tourism to North Korea. Stuart Leighton, who runs Taedong Travel gets a small mention and a quote. http://www.dw.de/north-korea-tourism-finances-nuclear-program/a-17133713
My Favorite Destinations. Part 1: Nepal.
It’s been a while since we last posted a blog… a busy summer so to speak. When I was last in North Korea, I realized that every time I returned to the country it became more of a special place to me, and that it had become one of my favorite destinations worldwide (actually it… Read more »
Giving gifts and tipping the Korean guides in North Korea
When you embark on a tour of North Korea, it is customary to bring small gifts for the guides, or other Koreans that you meet on the trip to show your appreciation for their hard work. A small gift or two, which is either unique or typical of where the tourist comes from, will be… Read more »
Group Tours vs Independent Tours
As you may well be aware, if you want to visit North Korea then you have the choice of entering the country as part of a group or an independent tour. Both have their merits and potential drawbacks, which is what this blog article will highlight in order to help those interested in a trip… Read more »
Talking with the Korean guides
As mentioned in an earlier blog, the KITC guides on a tour of the DPRK are incredibly interesting people, and are as friendly as they are humorous. For many, the bond that is created between the guides and the tourists can make a visit to the DPRK that much more memorable. It is important to… Read more »
The Arirang Mass Games
I first went to North Korea in August 2008, which turned out to be a welcome break away from the Olympic fever that was beginning to reach its climax in the Chinese capital. My tour was a 7 day, 8 night trip which took me around Pyongyang, and out to Kaesong and the eastern coastal… Read more »
‘The Land of Whispers’ Documentary
Watched the documentary the other day and not going to comment on it but just a couple of points: As a regular guide to North Korea I am familiar with the Korean guide called ‘Moe’ (Mr Oh is his real surname). He has been my guide on a number of occasions, and I have always… Read more »
KITC Guides
Many people who travel to the DPRK for the first time quite understandably look forward to experiencing the iconic landmarks of Pyongyang, the DMZ at Panmunjom, the stunning Mass Games and also to seeing to what extent the country matches up to their media-influenced preconceptions. I can recall that prior to my first visit in… Read more »
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