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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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The best way for a Cambodia to Laos overland visit in 2024
22 May 2024 / by Christoph Janssen
Whether you are an expat in Phnom Penh looking for a long weekend getaway, needing a visa run but wanting to avoid going to Vietnam yet again, or a traveller in Cambodia who simply wants to visit Laos. It boils down to the same question: How to best do …
International Tourism to China has dropped 70 percent
21 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite a recent spike in domestic tourism, international tourism to China has dropped 70 percent since pre-covid levels. Why though has this happened, is China still worth visiting and how can I visit for a North Korea Tour? This very much a multi fac …
Afghanistan Travel Update
19 May 2024 / by YPT Team
On Friday 17th May 2024, we were informed of an incident that occurred in Afghanistan in which a number of western guests and their Afghan guides were attacked. The incident occurred in the popular tourist region of Bamian and resulted in the deaths of …
Manti, Pilaf and … Horse? Traditional Central Asian Cuisine
19 May 2024 / by Caitlin Graham
Many people who travel are unsure of what to expect of Central Asian cuisine. Yes, Central Asia’s neighbours to the South such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and India all have popular cuisines involving kebab, biryani and various other spicy dishes such as …
Hanoi to Nanning overland in 2024
18 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Sadly for us travel geeks the Hanoi to Nanning train is now no longer running. That though does not mean that it is impossible to still do this overland. In fact not only is this quite an easy route, but also relatively quick and cheap. And not only th …
Creating a Healthy Morning Routine While Enjoying Your Vacation
18 May 2024 / by Webmaster YPT
Looking to enhance your mornings while on vacation? Adopting healthy habits can boost your vitality and concentration levels. This piece presents ten actionable suggestions designed to assist you in establishing routines that contribute to improved mor …
How to take the Reunification Express in 2024
16 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Linking North and South Vietnam, as well as representing the country as a united one the Reunification Express is not just extremely important to the Vietnamese, but is one of the most celebrated train journeys in the world. And it is for this reason t …
Guide to Railway Street Hanoi
12 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Railway Street Hanoi is one of the most iconic places within the capital of Vietnam, welcoming thousands of tourists daily. Why do so many people come here, though, and is it worth going out of your way? To the uninitiated, Railway Street Hanoi is a la …
The surreal birthplace of Ho Chi Minh
11 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT, we are no strangers to birthplaces of great leaders, but perhaps nothing could quite prepare us for the surreal birthplace of Ho Chi Minh. Nestled in heart of Vietnam and near the nothing town that is Vinh, the site attracts hundreds of mostly …
