What do we know about the North Korean beach resort, and more importantly will it possible to and when might we be able to visit it? When it comes to tourism in North Korea recent news has, rather unexpectedly concentrated on Coronoavirus and the fact that the country is closed. Therefore the narrative has been […]

Tajikistan is an amazing, untouched destination for those craving a unique adventure. With its dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient Silk Road cities, and deeply hospitable communities, it’s an ideal destination for travellers wanting to get way off the beaten path. Whether you’re exploring Dushanbe’s blend of Soviet and Persian architecture, navigating the hairpin turns of the Pamir Highway, […]

YPT Tours to Russia Young Pioneer Tours is pleased to announce the resumption of our Russia tours and travel packages, with exciting trips planned for 2024 and 2025.  This was after Russian tours were resoundingly voted by our Pioneers as the destination they would most like to see us again running tours to. And we […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cambodia Tours with YPT After years of strife and civil war, Cambodia is fast becoming one of the top destinations for backpackers and package tourists alike. At Young Pioneer Tours, we love Cambodia and have been arranging Cambodia Independent Tours, groups and weekend events here for many years. Cambodia of course can be traveled independently, […]

Young Pioneer Tours have been running Gagauzia Tours since 2012 and when it comes to this strange little place, we really are the experts. Officially known as the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (ATUG), it is an autonomous part of Moldova. The Gagauz people are a Turkic race that are members of the Russian Orthodox […]

As we have previously reported back in May 2023, North Korea is still closed to tourism and there is no confirmed date for when the country might open. However, there has been one change that has yet to be reported that may well change that situation. North Korean flights to resume, what is the evidence? […]

As of the 1st of May 2023, Young Pioneer Tours turns 15 years old and has the time flown by! It really does feel like yesterday that the company led it’s first tour. Allow us to give you a brief insight as to how we first started as a travel company, to where we are […]

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