The Arch of Reunification, no more
January 30, 2024
I visited the Arch of Reunification after my trip to the DMZ on September 8, 2011. Sadly, Kim Jong Un ordered it demolished barely a
I visited the Arch of Reunification after my trip to the DMZ on September 8, 2011. Sadly, Kim Jong Un ordered it demolished barely a
When I visited North Korea in September 2011 I came home with suitcases of souvenirs. I was even able to give a suitcase that I
I was able to photograph book covers only after I got a digital camera in 2010. I used it to snap pictures of some of
During my trip to Miami Beach earlier this month I mailed a package to Paul Barbato, the host of “Geography Now!”. I had mailed him
Our guide was not camera-shy but this faux sailor was. I imagine he was dressed the part for photographic opportunities, yet he frequently ducked or
A continuation of the tour aboard the American enemy spy ship, USS Pueblo: Triple bunks: The bibliophile in me naturally had to take a picture
All tourists to North Korea visit the alleged American enemy spy ship, USS Pueblo. In January 1968 this research vessel was either within or very close to North
Here are some more photos from the Demilitarized Zone that I didn’t want to leave out: Parting shots of the Joint Security Area taken from
One of the highlights of my trip to North Korea was our visit to the Demilitarized Zone, or the DMZ. For a border freak like me, I
Mount Paektu is the highest point on the Korean peninsula, at 2744 m. The peak is sacred to all Koreans for it is believed to