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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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Why Isn’t Bhutan Like North Korea?
16 July 2020 / by Gareth Johnson
Introduction At YPT, we specialize in taking people on group tours to off the beaten track and whacky destinations. In 2020 we added Bhutan to our international tours list. Bhutan famously does not allow independent travel to the country, much like Nor …
Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland
16 July 2020 / by Gareth Johnson
Introduction It is often wrongly stated or implied that North Korea is a one-party state under the Workers Party of Korea. In fact, North Korea is run by a coalition/popular front of the kind found in much of Eastern Europe (and China) after World War …
What Papers Need To Be Translated Before Your Travel Adventure
15 July 2020 / by Webmaster YPT
Unspalash.com Although there are still travel restrictions that have not been lifted and the world is going through the woes of Covid-19, it is vital to take your time and learn about what papers must be translated before you start with your travel adv …
My first time guiding a North Korean tour
15 July 2020 / by Simon Haywood
With my breath hanging in the December air, and the sun still clambering up out of the sooty haze, Rowan and I set out from YPT’s Beijing HQ for the all too familiar Zhong Gu Hotel near Beijing Railway Station. While this was the fourth time to be head …
How to buy a Turkmenistan Tracksuit
15 July 2020 / by YPT Team
Introduction Some countries are known for a particular item of clothing. When people travel to Russia, they’ll often want a traditional Russian fur hat as a souvenir. Someone travelling to India may want a lovely Sari as a take-home item, or heading to …
Sakhalin Island Guide
15 July 2020 / by Gareth Johnson
Sakhalin Island is one of the most interesting and controversial constituents of the Russian Federation. Formerly a part of Japan, during World War 2, tens of thousands of Korean laborers were taken to the island to work for the Japanese Empires war ef …
Sinuiju Chongnyon Youth Railway Station – DPRK Guide
14 July 2020 / by Rowan Beard
The very first and last destination for all travelers visiting North Korea by train is Sinuiju Railway Station. The DPRK immigration and customs are also based at this station where the process of entering or exiting North Korea are conducted. Introduc …
National Bird of North Korea
14 July 2020 / by Gareth Johnson
Introduction We have written extensively on the national symbols of North Korea, such as the DPRK emblem, the North Korean flag as well as the Kimjongilia and Kimilsungia plants, but what might you ask is the national bird of North Korea? We are happy …
Mongolian Food
14 July 2020 / by Gareth Johnson
Introduction Travel might be an obsession of Young Pioneer Tours, but when we can combine that obsession with great food, we get into our happy place. Mongolia is one of favorite places to travel to and has terrific cuisine. Although not so much if you …
