Is North Korea’s tourism industry luring Americans into a trap?

Hong Kong (CNN)Otto Warmbier went to North Korea as a bright-eyed 21-year-old student looking for adventure. The world may never find out exactly what happened to the former University of Virginia student, but his father believes he was tricked into visiting the country for nefarious purposes. 2016: Warmbier’s purported confession Currently held: Kim Dong Chul, …

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A Year Of Adventure: 6 Ways To Become A Badass World Traveler In 2016

As 2015 comes to a close, its normal to get sentimental and start looking back on the memories made over the past year. Every year has its ups and downs, and some are more eventful than others. But as I began to think about my 26th year and the ones before it, I realized for …

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Best places to eat and drink in Japan: readers travel tips

It might not be hard to find great sushi in Tokyo, or a gem of a saki bar, but where would you go for the best okonomiyaki pancakes, takoyaki octopus balls, gold ice-cream or udon noodles? Winning tip: Takoyaki, Nishiki Market, Kyoto Ive eaten the most rarefied meals of my life in Japan, but its …

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