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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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FC Sheriff Tiraspol – The best Moldovan team from Transnistria
30 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
FC Sheriff Tiraspol are nothing new to me, I have spent 10+years traveling to Transnistria and Tiraspol, and have even lived there! I had been meaning to write about the great FC Sheriff Tiraspol for a while now, but had not gotten around to it. With S …
THE HOLY LAND IN RUSSIA
28 September 2021 / by
Is there a holy land in Russia? From the late 19th century leading up to World War II, the question (or problem or solution) of the Jewish population grew. As some were looking to reinstate the Holy Land within the old borders of Israel, others looked …
Scornicești – The Ultimate Dark Tourism Guide
24 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
Scornicești is small Romanian village of less than 12000 people. Under usual circumstances the place should not be known for anything, except for a few things. Firstly the village has a huge football stadium and once housed one of the best clubs in the …
Can you play football in North Korea?
22 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you play football in North Korea? You most certainly can and along with drinking in the country, for me at least is one of the most fun things you can do in the country. To read about the drinking culture in North Korea click here. What is the stor …
Listvyanka – Exploring Unseen Russia
22 September 2021 / by
Listvyanka not Lublyanka! In Moscow there is a notorious KGB building called Lublyanka, which is a big No Go for normal people. This is not to be confused with the small city of Listvyanka outside of Irkutsk. Although, it is not a must see for a Russia …
Libya Elections 2023: Future or Chaos
22 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
Ever since Gaddafi was killed in 2011, the new Libyan state has been in a chaotic state. How could it not be? The revolution happened so fast that a really coherent government was difficult to accomplish. Now, ten years later and they’re having Libya e …
Stalingrad
22 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
If there was ever a place name synonymous with war, it would be Stalingrad. It’s very rarely discussed outside the context of the battle waged there, what many call the turning point of WW2 where Nazi Germany went from unstoppable juggernaut to meat in …
Breaking News – Visas for Socotra Suspended
22 September 2021 / by YPT Team
We’ve learned from our local partners today that tourist visa issuance has currently been suspended for Socotra again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Does This Mean for YPT Socotra Tours? We are hopeful the suspension will not last too long and our …
How to fly during Covid-19 – The Ultimate Guide
21 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
How to fly during Covid-19? Remember the good old days when traveling pretty much involved just either booking a tour (ideally with YPT), or simply buying a ticket? We personally remember them very well. Alas things have changed mightily! So, how do yo …
