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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.
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Top reasons to live and work in Cambodia
23 December 2022 / by YPT Team
Thinking of moving to the Kingdom of Wonders? Here are the top reasons to live and work in Cambodia. In no particular order. From legal to lifestyle, Cambodia is making itself the destination of choice for many, especially those looking around South Ea …
The Republic of Kuwait – 1990
22 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
That is not a misprint, but rather another YPT obsession that of former states. The Republic of Kuwait being a very brief and unrecognised state that existed between the 1990 invasion, the incorporation of Kuwait as the 19th province and its eventual l …
The Ghostly Train Stations of Sudan
21 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Sudan is an amazing country of beauty, wonder and friendliness, it was also a great place for train journeys. Sadly things con’t run so well now, but you can still explore the ghostly train stations of Sudan. To read about Abu Hamad click here. The his …
Is it safe for females in Socotra? – 2025
17 December 2022 / by Caitlin Graham
Is it safe for females to travel to Socotra, in short yes it is, but there are precautions that should be taken, as well as cultural norms that should be followed. To read if it safe for females to travel to Sudan click here. What is the backstor …
What is it like visiting Antarctica with YPT?
17 December 2022 / by YPT Team
What is it like visiting Antarctica with YPT? Young Pioneer Tours took ten travellers to the Frozen continent in December 2022. Their story is not of bravery, endurance and scorbies as were those of Scott, Amundsen, Shackleton or Charcot. On the contra …
What was it like visiting Crimea in 2015?
15 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
With everything currently going on in the world it seems crazy that we were visiting Crimea in 2015 as a tourist group. Sadly this is something that is not likely to happen again soon. Controversially annexed by Russia from the Ukraine, it now enjoys a …
Can you drink in Socotra? – 2025 Guide
15 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you drink in Socotra? The short answer is that yes you can, but you will need to bring it in yourself, a vestige of its Muslim nature, as well as its very unique status. To read about Socotra being a haven from the Yemeni Civil War click here …
The Ultimate Isle of Sheppey Guide 2025
15 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
I’ve formerly written a lot about the Isle of Sheppey on other websites, which is what has led me to writ the Ultimate Isle of Sheppey Guide. This is a place that gets mocked a lot, but seeing as how TedFest has been such a success could be our next ex …
4 Tips on Hiking in Italy
13 December 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
Italy is known for its great cuisine where you can enjoy the most delicious food in every region. Italy also attracts many visitors because of its many cities and tourist regions. Yet many people looking for a hiking vacation do not immediately think o …
