People are wondering if it is reasonable traveling to Lebanon during the middle east conflict 2024 and if so, how to realize it. Surely the most common reaction while leading our YPT group tour at the beginning of August were some surprised local faces and people asking why we came during this time and if […]

YPT TOURS TO ORDOS KANGBASHI  Welcome to our Ordos Kangbashi Tours, where we bring you to a futuristic district in Inner Mongolia that embodies unrealized dreams and grand ambitions. This unique area within Ordos blends modern architecture with Mongolian influences, creating an atmosphere of eerie desolation. Explore the clean, empty streets lined with impressive skyscrapers […]

When will North Korea open for tourism? In August 2024 – North Korea intended to reopen Samjiyon which is a rural city located northeast of the country most famous for Mount Paektu by December of this year – however, with recent developments it’s looking more likely the broader scope of reopening North Korea’s tourism as […]

Introduction Travel etiquette is essential for maintaining respect and comfort while traveling, particularly while visiting Israel. Following local customs and respecting religious beliefs is necessary.  Moreover, this country differs from most Western and Eastern countries in several ways. For instance, women should cover their shoulders and knees, while males should wear a kippah or cap.  […]

YPT Tours to Vietnam Young Pioneer Tours are pleased to announce our Vietnam Tours and Travel Packages for 2024-2025, with YPT offering our unique take on travel here. After decades of almost constant conflict Vietnam has now risen from the ashes to offer not just great travel opportunities far from the beaten track, but also […]

As of January 12th 2024, the US and UK launched a series of strikes on Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have previously been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea in retaliation to the on-going conflicts in Palestine. Most of these targets hit by strikes have been in the far west of Yemen […]

Planning a vacation can be an exciting but challenging task, especially when it comes to finding the best deals and discounts. With so many travel options and a seemingly endless amount of information available online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, the key to unlocking incredible savings on your next trip lies in understanding how […]

In news that those of us involved in Pacific Island travel have been anxiously awaiting the international border crossing between Bougainville and Solomon Islands has been reopened. This fantastic news means that you will now be able to travel from the Autonomous Province of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea to The Solomon Islands, a country […]

North Korea to raise prices and chnage currencies from the Euro to the USD, according to recent reports coming from both within and outside of the country. While the DPRK is not yet open to tourism, nor do we have any concrete information of when this might happen, we have been are being made aware […]

There have been a number of erroneous reports that North Korea has now reopened to tourism, but this is not strictly true. In fact, North Korea has partially reopened to foreigners subject to quarantine measures. You can read our September DPRK travel update here. North Korea reopens to foreigners According to sources from within Korea, […]