N Korea cruises into tourism market
[Al Jazeera] Cash-strapped North Korea is hoping to attract foreign tourists. The country has launched its first ocean cruise.
Tourists are given a colourful sendoff by hundreds of North Koreans gathered at the port.
Onboard though, compartments are cramped and, facilities and services are poor, unlike regular cruise liners.
Posted by: Fred 2011-09-04 |