Destination · Korea North

Korea North travel stories

Field-tested guides, slow-travel itineraries, and destination stories from Korea North.

Photography Spots in Changgang-gun, North Korea

A remote county in North Korea’s Hamgyong region. Here is what you can actually expect to shoot, the logistics of getting there, and why most visitors won’t…

By Nina Petrov·6 min read

Sil-li · Korea North

Eco-Friendly Travel in Sil-li, North Korea

Quiet, low-carbon travel in South Pyongan: a realistic look at eco-conscious visiting in a remote North Korean settlement.

By Alan Jackson·7 min read

Namp’o · Korea North

Namp’o: The 50,000-Ton Door to North Korea

Skip the glass-domed liner. Dock at Namp’o, North Korea’s 50,000-ton seaport, where the Taedong River meets the West Sea and the tour bus waits.

By Nina Petrov·6 min read

Sil-li · Korea North

Sil-li, North Korea: Mountain Retreats in South Pyongan

Escape the capital's bustle for Sil-li’s quiet farmlands and local markets. A practical guide to slow travel in South Pyongan.

By James Okafor·7 min read

Hoeyang · Korea North

Cooking Classes in Hoeyang, North Korea: A Guide to

> While formal cooking classes do not exist in Hoeyang, North Korea, the region offers a unique opportunity for culinary observation through state-hosted din...

By Nina Petrov·7 min read

Chasŏng · Korea North

Chasong, North Korea: A Springtime Look at the Heart of

The world is made up of 195 recognized countries, each with its own distinct borders, languages, and cultures. Yet, it is often the quiet, specific corners o...

By Nina Petrov·1 min read