Trail and error
— December 24, 2013A documentary film shows how those who seek travel adventure can turn unspoiled destinations into crowded eyesores
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UNICEF medication for sale in N. Korean store
— December 4, 2013Diversion of medicine from neediest still apparently plagues humanitarian aid
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Things Are Brewing In North Korea’s Rason Zone
— December 2, 2013Tomas Novotny has been in North Korea two days, and he looks frazzled.
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What can tourists expect when visiting North Korea?
— December 2, 2013The tour bus bounces along one of North Korea’s potholed roads, pop music blasting out over the speakers. It’s a catchy tune and even though none of the tourists can understand the lyrics, a few are tapping their feet to the beat.
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Dangers of plastic waste adrift in the ocean
— November 28, 2013An adventurous environmentalist is raising awareness of the dangers of plastic waste, especially the garbage patches forming in ocean gyres around the world
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Barhopping through Shanghai’s hard-to-find speakeasies
— November 24, 2013Speakeasies are springing up all over Shanghai.
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Chinese gamblers boost fortunes of North Korea’s Emperor Casino
— November 21, 2013The number of Yanbian license plates in the carpark of the Emperor Resort & Casino in North Korea’s remote Rason district leave little doubt as to the hotel’s main clientele.
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My life: Ma Jian
— November 10, 2013The London-based dissident novelist talks to Kate Whitehead about the Cultural Revolution, challenging the Party and finding a place to call home
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House of Dancing Water
— October 30, 2013Macau’s $250 million “House of Dancing Water” is famous for magical special effects. But the underwater action you don’t see is even more astounding
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The North Korean Fashion Customer
— October 28, 2013Thoughts of North Korea and its citizens’ wardrobes are likely to conjure up images of drab dresses or military uniforms.
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The Beauty Market of North Korea
— October 25, 2013North Korea isn’t known for its beauty industry, but the isolated state does produce its own beauty brand — Pomhyanggi Cosmetics — and even exports some goods overseas.
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State of play
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Tom Jones in Hong Kong
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Aman Resorts’ first Shanghai property
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Strip off and float away
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