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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours Blog, the place where we we keep you informed about everything YPT, from current tours, to future tours and a whole lot of eclectic stuff in between.
YPT first started blogging in 2008 and are considered the best North Korean Travel blog that there is.
But, as Young Pioneer Tours have expanded our locations, so have we expanded our blog. Now we have one of the best travel blogs in the world!
And while most of our content is about the numerous destinations we go, including travel guides and what to pack, we also delve into more serious subjects such as the safety of certain destinations, as well as how LGTBQ+ friendly the places we visit are.
While the vast majority of our content is produced in-house, we are always on the look-out for guest bloggers and writers. Want to write for us? Then simply get in touch.
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How to get from Hanoi to Sa Pa (and back)
4 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
How do you get from Hanoi to Sa Pa, the scenic winter capital of Vietnam? Well much like any place in Vietnam it comes with lots of different choices to suit your schedule and indeed bank balance. Here’s the YPT guide on how to get from Hanoi to Sa Pa …
Quality Hotel Juba – A Slice of Comfort in South Sudan
4 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you’re rolling through Juba, South Sudan’s gritty yet vibrant capital, the Quality Hotel Juba might just be your best bet for something resembling comfort and reliability. Now, before you get too excited, let’s make one thing clear—this is still Sou …
What are Antarctica borders? A geographic, climatic, and biological guide to the Frozen Continent
3 April 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
Antarctica: the last great wilderness, a land of ice and penguins. But where exactly does Antarctica begin, and where does it end? The question of Antarctica borders is more complex than it seems, as Antarctica can be defined by geography, climate, and …
The forgotten role of South Georgia in the 1982 Falklands War
2 April 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
The Falklands War is often remembered as a conflict centered around the battle for control of the Falkland Islands. However, few recall that the first shots of the war were fired not in the Falklands but on South Georgia, a remote outpost in the South …
Visiting the grave of Shackleton in Grytviken, South Georgia
1 April 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
There are few places on Earth as remote and ruggedly beautiful as Grytviken, South Georgia. This windswept outpost in the South Atlantic is best known as the final resting place of one of history’s greatest explorers: Sir Ernest Shackleton. For those v …
A Complete Guide To Visiting Idlib, Syria in 2025
1 April 2025 / by Caitlin Graham
Under the Assad regime, Idlib was completely off limits for tourists as the city was not under government control. It was always an area avoided on tours for the safety of the group and for the lack of permissions to be visiting idlib. However, after t …
Juba City Guide: What to See, Do, Eat, Drink, and Where to Stay
31 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, isn’t exactly a city that oozes charm or luxury, but it’s the gateway to a country still finding its feet after decades of conflict. Heres the Juba City Guide The city is a mix of grit, growth, and a bit of chaos. If y …
Understanding the Myanmar Civil War
31 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Myanmar, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, has been enduring a long and complex internal conflict that has deeply affected its social, political, and economic landscape. This ongoing conflict is commonly referred to as the Myanma …
What Are The 10 Hardest Countries for Americans To Visit
31 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
What are the 10 hardest countries for Americans to visit? Well when we talk about the hardest countries for Americans to visit we do not mean geographically, we mean politically, or visa wise. With this in mind we have put together the 10 hardest count …
