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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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Japanese Rule Over Korea: A Dark Chapter in History
16 January 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
When exploring Korea with Young Pioneer Tours, you’re not just walking through a country of bustling cities and serene landscapes. You’re stepping into a living museum of history, where the scars of the past are etched into the very fabric of the natio …
North Korea to reopen to tourism in Rason
16 January 2025 / by YPT Team
North Korea has reopened tourism in Rason, it’s Special Economic Zone in the northeast of the country, according to our local DPRK partners. The official reopening is technically effective from today, January 16th 2025. Update: You may click the follow …
Building Football in Kiribati with YPT
15 January 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Kiribati, a remote Pacific island nation, is making an ambitious push to transform its footballing future. Despite its isolation and limited resources, the Kiribati Islands Football Federation (KIFF), led by President Eriati Reebo, is working tirelessl …
North Korean Holidays – What is Liberation Day?
14 January 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
When it comes to North Korea, there are few celebrations as significant as Liberation Day. This national holiday, observed annually on August 15, marks the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945 and the birth of an independent Korea. But like everything …
Bougainville Flag – A Symbol of Struggle and Identity
14 January 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
The Bougainville flag is more than just a piece of fabric fluttering in the Pacific breeze—it’s a powerful emblem of identity, resilience, and the enduring struggle for self-determination. For those venturing to Bougainville, understanding the signific …
YPT meets Backpacker Ben and Bald and Bankrupt – 2025
14 January 2025 / by Ravi Mistry
Being an avid fan of both Ben’s YouTube channels and following them on Instagram I was excited to learn that they were coming to Chisinau and Tiraspol. I reached out hoping to grab a beer, hear some stories, and offering to show some unusual sites to a …
Where Should YPT Go in 2025 – The Results
13 January 2025 / by YPT Team
Every year YPT do a poll on where we should go in the next year, as in new destinations and such, and every year when we get the results we act upon them. Well 2025 was no different with us again running a very successful and indeed popular poll. Well …
YPT Present 2025 Bougainville Cultural Show
11 January 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Young Pioneer Tours, in conjunction with the Bougainville Arts, Culture, and Tourism Authority, is proud to present the 2025 Bougainville Cultural Show. This three-day event, also known as the Tama Festival, will take place from August 21st to 23rd, wi …
Transnistria Energy Crisis – Update January 2025
10 January 2025 / by Ravi Mistry
What is the Transnistria energy crisis? On the 31 December 2024, at 19:50pm, Transnistria experienced an energy crisis. This unprecedented crisis saw the pro-Russian breakaway region of Moldova declare a state of emergency following the cessation of ga …
