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With a new sucession announced it doesn't look like North Korea will be suddenly openning its doors to backpackers.
Has anybody had a hankering for exploring this 'Socialist paradise'?
#1 Posted: 30/12/2011 - 06:26
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Oh yeah it's right up on the top of my list.
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I'm sure that was sarcastic but given the war history I'd expect you to be interested, Mac.
#3 Posted: 1/2/2012 - 06:51
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Considering that I've avoided flag-waving, cap-wearing group tours in all my travels I don't know why anyone would be interested in going on a government sanctioned and minder led tour of a country.
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Oh Casey, I am sure the North Koreans are dying to open the flood gates to the tide of backpackers that want to come streaming into the countryside with no oversight... OK, maybe not.
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I'm curious as well. Been waiting since stone age to get there and explore!
#6 Posted: 2/9/2012 - 03:30
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No doubt! I'll fit it in between Fukushima and Palestine.
#7 Posted: 2/9/2012 - 22:20
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I think North Korea's best bet would be to reconnect with South Korea - it would certainly boost their economy, but that government won't give up easily. Maybe we're seeing another Cuba or Myanmar in N. Korea - it will be a while before they open a Club Med Pyongyang! I just can't figure who flies on Air Koryo's flights to Bangkok (do Thai's vacation in N. Korea???)
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I went to North Korea in April 2012... it's like time travel.
It's an expensive tour (as you're constantly baby-sat, etc.), but worth it if you're interested in DPRK.
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