Monthly Archives: January 2012

The DPRK (Northern Korea) Jaunt, Part 오: Pyongyang Tour 1

Posted on January 29, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

As soon as the tour group exited the airport, we were introduced to the two DPRK minders who would be with us for the duration of our journey.  The woman had more of a stiff upper lip, while the man … Continue reading →

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The DPRK (Northern Korea) Jaunt, Part 사: Pyongyang Hotel

Posted on January 24, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

An empty tarmac, save for a decades-old Tupolev jet in one corner, greeted us as we stepped off the plane.  A no-frills, aged but very clean terminal was our first point of interest.  By the moment my eyes made contact … Continue reading →

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The DPRK (Northern Korea) Jaunt, Part 삼: Beijing-Pyongyang Flight

Posted on January 20, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

Hi everyone.   The “how” and “why” of my, ehh, vacation (yes, that’ll do) to the DPRK were explains in the 1st and 2nd parts.  From here on, I’ll cover the “whatsa matta’ wit you” topic— The group bus made it … Continue reading →

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The DPRK (Northern Korea) Jaunt, Part 이: How

Posted on January 17, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

Welcome back to the second part of my more than… two-part series in traveling to the DPRK.  I’ll continue with going over how I planned the trip, even if the government minders viewed me as a potential stooge. Harking back … Continue reading →

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The DPRK (Northern Korea) Jaunt, Part 일: Why

Posted on January 15, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

My usual packing list includes dental floss, toothpaste, no, let’s say dental paste, rubber bands, umpteen pairs of socks, coins from places I don’t wish to return to (but always do), and a mandated document stating my willingness to take … Continue reading →

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Compliments of the Season

Posted on January 2, 2012 by findingfoodfluently

Greetings everyone, and welcome to Building my Bento, my paean to global travels, food, enigmatic architecture, and languages.  Please continue on to read a bit of background information. Riding my bike to Ochanomizu, past Ichigaya’s fishing spot, conspicuously snacking on … Continue reading →

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