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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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North Korean Fruits
10 September 2020 / by Rowan Beard
We’ve covered a lot about the food situation for tourists who visit North Korea, but what is the situation with fruits in North Korea? Read on for our North Korean fruits guide. Before you get started you may want to read more about North Korean cuisin …
National Gift Exhibition House – DPRK Guide
8 September 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
Introduction The National Gift Exhibition House is an exhibition hall on the outskirts of Pyongyang City dedicated to gifts presented to President Kim Il Sung, Chairman Kim Jong Il, Mother Kim Jong Suk and Marshal Kim Jong Un by the Korean people, over …
Guide to Albania
7 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Overview of Albania Nestled on the shores of the Adriatic sea, Albania is an independent nation with a strong ethnic identity. Despite having a wealth of natural beauty, hospitable locals, and an abundance of history from ancient to modern, this countr …
Albania FAQ
6 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Like many former communist countries, Albania is one with a certain mysterious air to it. As a result, this often yields questions about the country from people intending to travel there and experience it for themselves. In this section, we’re going to …
Maps of Albania
6 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
We’ve been visiting Albania for almost ten years now. As a result, YPT has managed to cover everything you need to know when it comes to mapping the fascinating country of Albania. In this section, we look at everything from the general overview, the r …
Flag of Albania
6 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Like in many other Balkan countries, the national flag is a sacred symbol inside Albania and can be seen flying proudly across the country. For many Albanians, the flag represents an independent state that for many years was kept under the ruthless con …
Languages of Albania
6 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Due to its strategic position on the Adriatic sea, Albania has played host to various cultures, nationalities, and empires over the course of its existence. In this section, we’re going to look into the range of various languages spoken in Albania. Off …
Albanian Currency
6 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Albania uses a currency called lek. Although the euro is widely accepted, you’ll get a better deal on purchases in general if you use lek. Hotels, apartments, and other accommodation are generally quoted in euros but can be paid in either currency. ATM …
Independent Tours to Albania
6 September 2020 / by Joel Vostok
YPT has been visiting Albania with our Eurasian Adventure, Balkan Badlands, and private tours for a number of years. With Pioneer Media, we also worked on a US horror movie for a number of months in the country. So it’s fair to say, we’re the go to exp …
