Product Description

This is a new edition of the first travel guide to cover the practical aspects of travelling to and around North Korea - a country which both intrigues and concerns the international community. Everything a genuine traveller needs is here, including red tape and security issues, access from South Korea and Beijing, routes outwards from Pyongyang, and opportunities for excursions into unspoilt countryside. Altogether a fascinating insight into the culture and history of a country that currently exists in virtual isolation from the rest of the world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #358497 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 248 pages

Review
"Currently unbeatable." --Wanderlust

"Whether or not you want to visit North Korea, this is a fascinating read. Dusted here and there with a light hearted edge, Bradt's latest guidebook unlocks some of the mysteries and dispels some of the myths of a hidden land. As a guide, it is essential full of useful, practical information. I only wish it had been available as my travelling companion for my first visit." --Suzannah Clarke, International operatic soprano and the first British artist to perform in North Korea.

About the Author
Robert Willoughby is a freelance journalist who has worked and travelled extensively in Asia.

Customer Reviews

comprehensive and informative
I picked this book up as I wanted an expert and unbiased view about a country which always seems to get a bad press, but which not many people seems to know that much about. I found the book really well written and researched, proving that North Korea definitely has something to offer those who are open minded enough to consider going there. However, I feel that the poor quality of the actual book itself, being printed as it is on poor quality paper, does let it down. It's a shame too, that there aren't more photos - although there are some brilliant illustrations throughout. Also, I'm too sure about the cover photo, because it doesn't really seem that it's anything unique to N Korea, but that is just a personal gripe.

I'd definitely recommend this guide to anyone who genuinely wants to know more about the real North Korea.

north korea
This book is an essential for any visitor to North Korea whether they be a tourist or on a business trip.The layout is very similar tothe 2003 edition with some sections being virtually unchanged.After dealing with the capital 9 areas of the country are given adetailed description-the ones on the border areas are excellent.Wher this book falls down are a)the offwhite colour of the paper withthe small type which makes it difficult to read and b)the small and minimal pictures.North Korea is a very picturesque which deserves better.