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  1. BeerandBiryani avatar

    Independant Itinerary

    by BeerandBiryani 03 May 2009

    As there are very few posts on North Korean Travel, I'm hoping someone who has been there can help with planning a trip for later this…

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    RE: Recommendations on a trip to North-Eastern China

    by anicka 02 May 2009

    Shenyang is a fair way from Dandong, which I wouldn't say is *that* exciting unless you are planning on crossing over to the DPRK. However,…

  3. pazu avatar

    RE: Guides in Lhasa?

    by pazu 02 May 2009

    As a rule, you need to hire a tour guide for your group (if you have four, it would be cheaper for each person). If you don't hire a…

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    RE: Recommendations on a trip to North-Eastern China

    by egjeg 01 May 2009

    I really want to go to Changbai Mountain in the NE. The photos look beautiful, but I haven't had a chance yet since it's a little bit…

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    RE: Brazilian Visa help

    by BubbaK 29 April 2009

    OP will have a tourist visa, and it doesn't sound like they will be all that interested in an amnesty. If jimbino is living and working…

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    RE: Still Anti-American?

    by Aribo 29 April 2009

    The media here in the Netherlands have definitely changed their attitude towards the US. Whereas Bush was often described as a hick that…

  7. zhengwang82 avatar

    RE: DPRK visa issued in Beijing

    by zhengwang82 27 April 2009

    So daifuku, did you get a DPRK visa/stamp in your passport from DPRK embassy in Beijing?

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    RE: China Syndrome

    by drumbrake 27 April 2009

    What is your reason to go to Hainan - if it is beaches, ok, but don't expect the same as Thailand or Vietnam. Usually they are more for…

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    RE: Getting into North Korea

    by globetrotter 25 April 2009

    Woops, forgot to say I'm norwegian. Don't think it matters for the train though (not sure about Americans)

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    RE: Getting into North Korea

    by globetrotter 25 April 2009

    I went with Koryo tours. Yes, I know you can find cheaper elsewhere, but I chose them because of their fantastic good organisation of…

  11. daycat avatar

    RE: ANZAC Day

    by daycat 25 April 2009

    You know, talking about war. Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese were the Communist, so were Australia's enemies, though we were fighting…

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    RE: Getting into North Korea

    by rmdavis82 25 April 2009

    globetrotter. . . care to share some more information then? What nationality are you? Where did you take the train from, China? What…

  13. globetrotter avatar

    Re: Getting into North Korea

    by globetrotter 24 April 2009

    just got back from North Korea - I took the train both ways, so it's not right as said above that pretty much everybody has to fly …

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    RE: Romance over?

    by themis_ 24 April 2009

    1. the embargo is imposed by the USA, not by Cuba. PROVOKED BY COMMUNISM AND ALL IT'S NASTY CONSEQUENCES IT HAS HISTORICALLY HAD WORLDWIDE…

  15. poshmcdoo avatar

    RE: Romance over?

    by poshmcdoo 24 April 2009

    Whether the romance is over or not, if Cuba insists that the USA is responsible for all the problems between the two countries and if…

  16. Martin2008 avatar

    RE: North Korea

    by Martin2008 23 April 2009

    Do South Koreans need a visa to visit North Korea?

  17. Globehopper2003 avatar

    RE: Travel from Nepal to Tibet

    by Globehopper2003 22 April 2009

    Thanks guys, I do already have it and may look into flying to Chengdu and going from there, additionally, I will be in Beijing en route…

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    Re: Dandong to North Korea......Brooklyn, CITS, CYTS, and or DDCTS

    by arjwilson 19 April 2009

    Hi; I recently visited North Korea, with Koryo Tours (which is excellent, by the way). I tacked on a day in Dandong, which was lead by…

  19. jimbino avatar

    RE: Dangerous Rio

    by jimbino 18 April 2009

    Jimeluiz, The point of posting such remarks is that the OP has the right to know that the information he receives here is LIMITED to…

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    RE: By train from Austria to North Korea (travelogue)

    by heroz 18 April 2009

    Thanks for all information about the trip. Great. Grüsse aus östterreich. Schau mal auf www.centralasia2008.com Die tour ist bei weitem…

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    Dandong to North Korea......Brooklyn, CITS, CYTS, and or DDCTS

    by hoot 15 April 2009

    I am looking to visit North Korea in September or October this year and have been checking past posts. The cheapest tours appear to be…

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    RE: Getting into North Korea

    by everbrite 15 April 2009

    Actually people often take the train from Dandong but Americans are only permitted to enter during the period of the Mass Games and these…

  23. DaBaba avatar

    RE: Getting into North Korea

    by DaBaba 15 April 2009

    Ask Laura Ling and Euna Lee. They got in by crossing the river on a boat. I understand that they are enjoying their stay as guests of…

  24. rmdavis82 avatar

    RE: Getting into North Korea

    by rmdavis82 15 April 2009

    Pretty much everyone has to fly, not just Americans. Adding North Korea to your itinerary is a very serious undertaking, IMO, and it…

  25. mitchdb1 avatar

    Getting into North Korea

    by mitchdb1 13 April 2009

    Are Americans allowed to take the train into North Korea from Beijing or do they have to fly? I've heard that Americans can only fly…

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