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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.
You can also check out our sister publication YPT Life.
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The Baron Hotel Aleppo – How to visit in 2025
24 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
It is not easy to be the most famous hotel in a country, but the Baron Hotel Aleppo is just that. Why is it so famous? Well when you boast an alumni that includes everyone from Lawrence of Arabia and Agatha Christie to former presidents and kings galor …
Can You visit Bosra Syria? The Ultimate 2025 Guide
24 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you visit Bosra Syria? The short answer is that while many tour companies do not go here, it is not only safe, but possible to do so. YPT include Bosra on our groups tours to Syria and can include it on independent trips to the country. What …
Crossing the border from Lebanon to Syria
16 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
There are a lot of misconceptions about travel to Syria, but in actual fact not only is it a rather pleasant place, but they are very welcoming to tourists and this includes at the border. To read about our next tour to Syria click here. There are two …
Young Pioneer Tours Sponsor Next Step FC in Cambodia
11 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
We might not be exactly through Covid just yet, but Young Pioneer Tours have decided to sponsor a professional team in the second-tier of Cambodian football, namely Next Step FC. To read about when YPT sponsored a team in Zanzibar click here, Who are …
Why is a visit to Auschwitz seen by some as a necessity?
11 March 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
There are supporters and opponents of visiting places where millions of people died. It seems obvious that not everyone enjoys seeing such places or monuments, or if they are simply children. However, thinking in a scientific or patriotic way, almost …
What is .SU?
10 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Recently the government of the Ukraine asked ICANN to shut down various Russian websites, as well as particular domains. This was flatly refused by ICANN, but one interesting point that came up was their insistence that the SU county code top-level dom …
4 Tips For A Safe And Fun Trip To Djibouti
9 March 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
Djibouti is one of the safest African countries that offer salt lake views, beautiful sunsets, a closer look at pink flamingos, and whatnot. It is one of the beautiful vacation spots where you can go and have a great time with friends and family. Djibo …
What was the win-win policy?
9 March 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
If you live in Cambodia you will know there’s a monument to the win-win policy, as well as a national holiday to celebrate it, but what was the win-win policy and what is its legacy today? Prelude the Cambodian Civil War win-win policy The Cambod …
World’s Most Amazing Train Journeys
7 March 2022 / by YPT Team
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could travel around the world by land and enjoy the scenic sights as you go? The travel will take a lot of your time compared to taking a flight. But, what if the train journey can offer you the most amazing scenery in the wo …
