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Rapid Travel Chai: North Korea Travel Q&A - FTU DC 2013
- 1. North Korea Travel Q&A
Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai
Travel Fast and Smart…Linger Only in Memories
- 2. North Korea Q&A – Planning
Yes, it is legal
Plan at least 1 month ahead
Mass Games are July 22 – September 9, 2013
Must get yourself to Beijing:
2-entry visa if train or visit other Chinese cities
72-hour stopover if international flights only
Air China flies to FNJ…
Agency handles visa and does not need your passport
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- 3. North Korea Q&A – Agencies
Must book with an approved agency:
Asia Live: economical, standard private tours
Koryo Tours: the pioneer with lots of options
Uri Tours : new player, some interesting routes
Itinerary fixed in advance and extremely
difficult to change later
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- 4. North Korea Q&A – On the Ground
You are guests in their house
You see what they want you to see, and a bit more
Mobile phones now allowed – local SIM, but 3G down
Expect to be disconnected – finally a relaxing vacation!
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- 5. North Korea Q&A – Guides
If you break the rules, your guides will pay, and
Jimmy Carter will need to pick you up
No freedom of movement without guide
Guides loosen up a bit when you build trust
Be reasonable
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