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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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Independent Korean Language Study Tours
4 December 2019 / by Nicolas Platt
Following on from the success of our previous Pyongyang study group tours, we are able to arrange with Kim Hyong Jik Teaching University – one of the top Universities in Pyongyang – to allow independent study courses in Pyongyang, North Korea. This par …
The Siege of Sarajevo
3 December 2019 / by Gareth Johnson
“There are no atheists in my van,” cracked our guide, Almir, early on in our tour of Sarajevo and its environs. He was making a joke about his driving, but it didn’t seem to be a coincidence that he used this particular phrase on this particular tour. …
The Socotra Guide
3 December 2019 / by Pier Doyon
If you are a country collector, then Yemen is notoriously one of the hardest countries to tick off the list, but worry no more! Young Pioneer Tours have just returned from our third trip to Socotra, another rip-roaring success, and a tour we shall be r …
CONIFA World Cup to be held in North Macedonia
2 December 2019 / by Nicolas Platt
Today, the Confederation of Independent Football Associations has announced that the CONIFA World Cup 2020 will be held in Skopje, North Macedonia. According to CONIFA, the competition will be between 16 teams, with qualifications decided by the end of …
Private Chernobyl Tours
30 November 2019 / by Nicolas Platt
Since the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone first opened its gates almost a decade ago, YPT were some of the first explorers inside the zone. Since then, we have organized hundreds of expeditions inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone ranging from one to five days …
YPT’s first tour to Socotra, Yemen: A tour report
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
For a long time, with the ongoing war in Yemen, it was unthinkable to visit the country and the archipelago of Socotra of which the reputation is already well established, was off-limit. With the new flights linking Cairo to Socotra with Yemenia Airlin …
5 things to know about travelling to Sudan
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
The Republic of Sudan used to be the biggest country of Africa before the separation with South Sudan and so it is no wonder that it is riddled with interesting things to see and do. The fact that it has one of the world’s most ancient history and that …
Where to stay in Hadibo, Socotra, Yemen: Summerland Hotel
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
When it comes to accommodation in Socotra, there isn’t much choice but chances are you aren’t here for the hotels! At the moment, Summerland Hotel is the best hotel of Socotra, located in Hadibo, the biggest city of the Socotra Archipelago, it is also, …
Where to stay in Hadibo, Socotra, Yemen: Socotra Tourism Hotel
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
Hadibo is the main city of Socotra and currently the only place where foreigners can find accommodation that is not camping or homestays. At the moment, the city only has two hotels which can be used. Those two hotels are right next to each other. This …
