Having passed successfully through the demilitarised zone Gareth explains to the world’s media why the West’s “beat-up” view of North Korea is completely wrong. Gareth and Jo and their group were free to set their own route through North Korea, witnessing at first hand the lives of ordinary North Koreans. What they found surprised them […]
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Tourists cross Korean border
Five Kiwi motorcyclists drove their bikes across the heavily guarded border between North and South Korea on Thursday. The crossing was part of a 5,500-mile journey that began in the Russian city of Magadan and which aims to traverse the mountain “spine” of the Korean peninsula, from Mount Paektu in the North to Mount Halla […]
New Zealand motorcyclists ride across DMZ in rare North-South Korea border crossing
PHOTO: New Zealand motorcyclists pass through the border area between North and South Korea (AFP: Truth Leem) MAP: Korea, Democratic People S Republic Of Five motorcyclists from New Zealand have made a rare crossing of the world’s most militarised border, as part of a ride for peace across North and South Korea. The crossing was part of a […]
Travelling through the DMZ in Korea on Motorbike
After 2 and a half weeks of not hearing anything from Gareth, Jo and the team we all wait anxiously for a sign they have made it across the DMZ into South Korea. Finally a very short message from Gareth’s cell phone at 10.21pm on the 29th of August: South side of the DMZ amidst […]
New Zealand couple successfully motorcycle across DMZ
Bikers on an inter-Korean “ride for peace” A New Zealand couple on Thursday successfully led a convoy of five motorcycles across the heavily guarded DMZ, as part of a high profile “ride for peace” through the two Koreas. The couple initially entered North Korea at the Russian border crossing of Tumangang on August 16, before […]
S. Korea to allow New Zealand motorcyclists to cross DMZ
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) — The South Korean government said Wednesday that it will allow five New Zealand motorcyclists who are currently in North Korea to cross over the demilitarized zone (DMZ) as they make their trek across the Korean Peninsula. North Korean media reported earlier in the month on the arrival of the bikers […]
The Long Drop. Ep.22 – Next stop North Korea then Silence
Tuesday August 13th – Gareth tells us his plan for crossing into North Korea and what they can expect. Once across the border there will be no communication for two weeks just silence! Gareth is expected to arrive in South Korea on the 29th of August
The Long Drop Ep.21 – Visa Time in Nakhodka
This is a make or break day for the Adventurers. Gareth has a 3 hour trip ahead of him to get all their Visas issued before they can cross into North Korea. He is very much on edge as they get closer to the Consulate and what would happen if their request is declined! Tuesday […]
The Long Drop Ep.20 – Reunion of WBB Group
Jo creates havoc at Vladivostok’s airport with her crazy antics and the Russians are not amused at all! The rest of the team arrive off the plane to the usual wise cracks and Gareth is not going to get any sleep tonight as major anxiety creeps back into his mind. Monday August 12th – Tony and Brendan […]
The Long Drop Ep.19 – Playing Tourists
Jo puts on her Party dress that was stuffed in her baggage and hits Vladivostok. What an amazing city to be in. Around the Hotel Primoyre for the all you can eat buffet breakfast only to find having paid our 350 Ru per head at 9.55 am that the staff removed the food at 10 am, […]
