Already one of the most reclusive and secretive countries in the world, North Korea slammed its borders shut in 2020 with some of the most draconian COVID-19 restrictions in the world. Recent reports, however, suggest it is readying to open its doors again to foreign visitors by the end of 2024, so we spoke to a handful of intrepid travellers who have made the trip to find out what it's really like to travel to North Korea.

Read on to discover 35 things that make the country such a fascinating destination to visit...