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At the heart of Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert sits a crater of fire that's been burning perpetually for almost five decades. Locals have dubbed it the 'Door To Hell'. Here's a photo essay of my visit! The post The Door To Hell Turkmenistan s Crater of Fire appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
I was part of the first ever group of foreigners given access to all stations across both lines of the Pyongyang Metro. Ultranationalistic in theme, North Korea's revolutionary goals are evident here. Here's my experience! The post Stopping All Stations The Pyongyang Metro appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
Pyongyang Golf Course is North Korea's only golf course. As an avid golfer, I just had to play it. Famous thanks to Kim Jong-Il's miracle score, it turned out to be a round I'd never forget. Check it out! The post Out of Bounds in North Korea Pyongyang Golf Course appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
The Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, otherwise known as 'The Mausoleum' is where the bodies of North Korean leaders Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il are publicly displayed within glass sarcophagi. Here's what it's like. The post Past Presidents of North Korea The Mausoleum appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
As the tale goes, the 'Concrete Wall' is a barrier erected by South Korea to split the Korean peninsula in half, segregating North Korea and preventing reunification. Does it really exist? Or is it simply North Korean propaganda? The post North Korea s Loch Ness Monster The Concrete Wall appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
Barbed wire line all fences. Tank traps enclose us. The remainder is a laden, active minefield where one million soldiers stand guard. Join me on a tour inside Korea's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), from the North Korean side. The post The World s Most Dangerous Border A Tour of North Korea s DMZ appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
There's no better way to discover authentic Vietnamese culture than from a motorbike. From rice fields to beaches, traditional villages to the highlands and the modern city - this route is Vietnam's Greatest Motorbike Day Trip! Check it out! The post Vietnam s Greatest Motorbike Day Trip appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
Souvenirs targeted towards foreign visitors were available to purchase in North Korea, the world's most isolated country. Who would have guessed? Here's what I acquired during my visit! The post Souvenirs from North Korea appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
Isolated and known for its exemplary personality cult, nuclear capabilities and militaristic theatrics - take a rare look inside all corners of one of the world's most secretive countries, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The post 100 Photos Inside North Korea Part 2 appeared first on Earth Nutshell .
Isolated and known for its exemplary personality cult, nuclear capabilities and militaristic theatrics - take a rare look inside all corners of one of the world's most secretive countries, The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The post 100 Photos Inside North Korea Part 1 appeared first on Earth Nutshell .