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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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Navigating travel to Lebanon in the Second Half of 2025 – Where you should travel to
30 May 2024 / by Caitlin Graham
Travel to Lebanon in 2025 can be intimidating – mixing a fragile economy with sparse airstrikes and fighting in pockets of the country can make planning overwhelming. However, travel to Lebanon largely remains as it was before the war erupting from its …
Thailand extends its visa policies from June 2024
30 May 2024 / by Christoph Janssen
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, …
YPT group attends epic Rammstein concert in Belgrade on May 24th 2024
25 May 2024 / by Morgan Bourven
Our pioneers joined 80.000 fans other fans for the most spectacular show that the Serbian capital has ever seen. The Rammstein concert was a surprise stop on the Ultimate Yugoslavia Tour, taking in all seven countries of the former Yugoslavia. One of t …
Ecuador Travel Update – May 2024
25 May 2024 / by Christoph Janssen
On Wednesday, May 22nd, the Ecuadorean president, Daniel Noboa, declared a new state of emergency for seven of the country´s provinces. This measure follows the increasing violent incidents associated with criminal gangs and drug trafficking through th …
Exploring Singapore: An LGBTQ+ Travel Guide
24 May 2024 / by Webmaster YPT
If you plan a trip to Singapore soon, you’re in for good news. The Singapore Tourist Board has readjusted the tourism numbers they predicted back in January, and now the statistics report that they’re expecting tourism receipts to reach S$27.5 billion …
Young Pioneer Tours to sponsor Nauru national football team
23 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Young Pioneer Tours are pleased to announce that we are to sponsor the Nauru national football team, or soccer team for our North American friends. Nauru, who as of yet do not have a national team, are currently in the process of setting up grassroots …
How to visit China in 2025?
22 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Prior to the pandemic China was scheduled to become the biggest tourist centre in the world. Alas, much has now changed and things are no longer as easy. With this in mind how do you visit China in 2025? And what do you need to know before coming? So, …
The best way for a Cambodia to Laos overland visit in 2025
22 May 2024 / by Christoph Janssen
Whether you are an expat in Phnom Penh looking for a long weekend getaway, needing a visa run but wanting to avoid going to Vietnam yet again, or a traveller in Cambodia who simply wants to visit Laos. It boils down to the same question: How to best do …
International Tourism to China has dropped 70 percent
21 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite a recent spike in domestic tourism, international tourism to China has dropped 70 percent since pre-covid levels. Why though has this happened, is China still worth visiting and how can I visit for a North Korea Tour? This very much a multi fac …
