The clue is the fabric. These kids’ recent ancestors are among Central America’s feistiest and most independent people. I’ll let you know who I’m talking about on Friday.
Where on Earth? Week 29: Pyongyang, North Korea
Yes foks, it’s Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
I went for a little look-see two weeks ago and have made it out alive. What a strange, bizarre, fantastic place. There really is nowhere else quite like it on this planet; it was like going back in time.
I will be posting about the trip in the next week or so, but in the meantime, the photo above captures the world’s largest Triumphal Arch – three meters taller than the one in Paris. If this wasn’t enough to help figure out the location, there is also a small red and gold communist banner hanging from one of the light posts. In the distance as well, you can just make out the Ryugyong Hotel. This monstrosity stands 1083 feet (103 stories) and was supposed to be the world’s tallest hotel. Unfortunately, it was never completed and now stands as a testament of failure and an eyesore embarrassment to the current regime.
Congrats go out to Tri for nailing the answer to this location last Wednesday — followed up by Beanie, Juan and Blu-Sam.
Where on Earth? Week 29
We’re digging a bit deeper on this one. I snapped this photograph less than two weeks ago on my first journey to this country. Think you know where it is? There are a couple of visual clues to help you out so I won’t be giving you any more hints this time.
Please put you guess in the comments section below and come back on Friday to learn the answer!
Where On Earth: Week 28 – Dubai
Welcome to Russian Beach in Dubai. It’s a pretty crazy scene actually as Russian couples flex their new passports – and their even newer matching tattoos – as conservative locals motor past just a few hundred metres off the shore.
Where on Earth? Week 28
A kinder, gentler manifestation of the so-called “Clash of Civilisations”. This beach draws lots of Russin tourists with shiny new passports. Come back on Friday to find out where it is.