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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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Arkan, the first Tiger King
8 April 2020 / by Joel Vostok
As COVID-19 keeps us locked down indoors, millions around the world have indulged in Netflix’s addictive documentary series: Tiger King. Based around the wild exploits of an eccentric exotic animal zoo owner named Joe Exotic, his arch enemy and a whole …
Callout for Guest Bloggers!
7 April 2020 / by YPT Team
While the world is in a state of lockdown and uncertainty due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we are currently looking for guest bloggers who would like to feature their content on our website. Whether you are a former customer, simply have a strong inter …
The Flag of Uzbekistan
7 April 2020 / by Caitlin Graham
Uzbekistan, which is home to nearly half the population of Central Asia, has adopted the tricolour seen in flags across the world. However, the flag of Uzbekistan incorporates distinctly Uzbek elements, such as the crescent moon with a unique twelve st …
Siem Reap Angkor Wat – Totally deserted
7 April 2020 / by Rowan Beard
A follow up from our Siem Reap blog announcing the town has closed for a possible lockdown, with hardly any tourists in the region this has left Angkor Wat totally deserted and making for an incredibly rare and perfect opportunity for photos. Yes we go …
YPT’s COVID -19 Booking Promise and Amazing Savings
6 April 2020 / by YPT Team
We are living through unprecedented times, and the world, along with the travel industry, is a changed place.We understand that planning a trip can be full of caution and uncertainties, even at the best of times. Undoubtedly travel in the era of COVID- …
National Heroes of Central Asia Series – Amir Timur
6 April 2020 / by Alistair Riddell
Amir Timur During the Soviet Union, people worshipped Lenin, Marx, Stalin and even their local communist leaders such as Frunze. When the Soviet Union collapsed, each country needed to find new national heroes. The rest of the world does it, the Scandi …
Baseball in North Korea
6 April 2020 / by John McGovern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ONcQ3YbpwM&feature=emb_title While we have already detailed football, the DPRK’s most popular sport, and also ssireum (Korean wrestling), the next sport you may be surprised to see us write about is baseball! Baseba …
Did Turkmenistan Ban Coronavirus?
6 April 2020 / by YPT Team
We are used to dealing with “fake news” regarding North Korea, Turkmenistan less so, but did the country really ban the word coronavirus? The short answer is no. On March 31st, Reporters Without Borders (known by its French acronym RSF) published a reb …
