If you have more than a passing interest in the tribes of Papua New Guinea then you will most definitely have heard of the Huli Wigmen. With ornate costumes, battle-like face paint and of course their legendary wigs their sight is synonymous with tribal PNG. What though is exactly their story, where are they from […]

In a world where the concept of sovereignty and self-determination continues to evolve, the Empire of Atlantium stands out as a fascinating experiment in governance, identity, and nationhood. Founded not on war or conquest, but on ideals and innovation, Atlantium is one of the most prominent and enduring examples of a micronation – a self-proclaimed […]

On August 20th 2025, North Korea’s top leader Kim Jong Un met in his office with the “main commanders of the Korean People’s Army overseas combat unit who returned home to attend the national award ceremony.” As North Korean media released more information about these North Korean troops in Kursk who fought alongside Russia, the […]

The world is full of fascinating cultural experiments, and among the most intriguing is the Kingdom of Talossa—a self-declared micronation that blends politics, community, and creativity into a quirky but enduring online state. Founded in 1979, Talossa is one of the oldest Micronations still in existence and stands as a unique example of how imagination […]

While the majority of the world relies on Apple Pay, Visas and Mastercard for global transactions, in many countries, to avoid fees, dodgy exchange rates and sometimes banking issues, cash remains king. Sanctioned countries are a great example – while many such as Iran, Russia and Syria have developed a functioning domestic banking system, international […]

The Chilgol Revolutionary Site commemorates Kang Pan Sok, mother of Kim Il Sung. It is one of the lesser-visited landmarks in Pyongyang. This blog will guide you through the background and history of the Chilgol Revolutionary Site. What is Chilgol？ Chilgol is the name of an area in North Korea, first established during the Choson […]

Revolutionary schools hold a special place in North Korea’s education system. The best-known ones are the Mangyongdae Revolutionary School and the Kang Pan Sok Revolutionary School. However, in North Korean state media reports in 2025, a name suddenly appeared – the Chilgol Revolutionary School. Is this a newly built institution? This blog will take you […]

While Afghanistan is revered for many of its underrated features – its nature, hospitality, history – food is often a topic not discussed. While many people believe Afghan food is just typical Central Asian food – or more plainly, chicken and rice, there is a very underrated food scene which blends cuisines from Mughals, Central […]

What is it like to fly in Papua New Guinea? Well the honest is that it is a big mixture between good, bad and very very ugly! With that being said though there are a myriad of ways that you can gate the problems that might arise inn order to make it a little less […]

Introduction Nestled in the remote deserts of Utah lies an unusual and intriguing experiment in sovereignty: the Republic of Zaqistan. A micronation in every sense of the word, Zaqistan isn’t recognized by any government, doesn’t have a permanent population, and technically sits on land still owned under U.S. jurisdiction. Yet it captures the imagination of […]