Thailand, already one of the most popular tourist destinations in South-East Asia and worldwide, has announced changes to its visa policies, making it even easier for visitors to enjoy longer stays in the country. Coming into effect in June this year, the number of visa-free countries is extended from 57 to 93 and the respective […]

Thailand open to vaccinated tourists according to a new announcement from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This follows on from what is slowly becoming a global trend for countries to open their borders to people who have received one of the World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccines. Note this does not currently include the […]

As of the 1st July 2024, the People’s Republic of China has continued to expand on their visa free travel scheme to China. This scheme is announced in order to further expand and grow the tourism sector of the country. The following 16 nationalities have been granted visa free access to enter China as a tourist for […]

Young Pioneer Tours are excited to announce our program of South-East Asia Tours for 2024 and 2025. These include some of our regular favourites to lesser visited places around Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, but also some new key additions to our travel options in the region, such as Bougainville, where we meet the King […]

Cambodia to end quarantine for vaccinated travelers. Cambodia which has largely been on lockdown since March of 2020 are set to announce fairly major shakeup of laws regarding entry into the country. Although not yet officially announces the talk is that from August 1st vaccinated travelers will no longer have to be quarantined when they […]

Kurdistan to open to vaccinated tourists without need for a negative PCR test, or any form of quarantine, according to a new health ministry advisory. The new decree also exempts anyone who has received a negative PCR test within the previous 48 hours from having to take a test on arrival. This follows on from […]

Our final article in this series will deal with the last days of the Khmer Rouge. What’s more, this article is going live on the 17th of April, the anniversary of the Khmer Rouge’s seizing of power! Feel free to take a moment of silence for the victims or celebrate in a barren field of […]