Travelling to North Korea The start of any trip into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) begins either at an airport or a North Korean train station. Flying into Korea comes with its own set of unique experiences,…
As part of our soviet Icons series, we attempt to explain a little about the controversial Russian legend, Joseph Stalin. Stalin's Early Years Stalin was born in the Georgian town of Gori, then part of the Russian Empire; his name…
As part of our Soviet Icons series, we attempt to explain a little about the Russian legend, Vladimir Lenin. Lenin’s Early Years Vladimir Lenin was born in the Russian city of Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk), on April 22, 1870. His birth…
The UAZ-452 The AK-47 of the motoring world, the UAZ-452 goes by many names, the ‘Bread Truck’ (Bukhanka), the ‘Scooby-Doo Van’ and even ‘The Pill’.Whatever people decide to nickname the 452, it's undeniable that this simple yet effective truck has…
Most locals and visitors know the Darvaza gas crater as the 'gates of hell' or 'the doorway to hell.' For most visitors to Turkmenistan, the Darvaza gas crater is the main reason for stopping at this secluded Central Asian country. …
North Korea Flag: Design Chapter VII, Article 170 of the Constitution of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea reads: “The national flag of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea consists of a central red panel, bordered both above and below…
The name ‘Pyongyang’ (평양) derives from the Chinese characters ‘平壤’ meaning ‘Flat Land’. True to its name, Pyongyang and the surrounding region is relatively level compared to the mountainous terrain which dominates the rest of the country. Pyongyang has served…
