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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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Christmas Eve in Myanmar
8 January 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Every Christmas YPT runs a tour in Myanmar for those looking for a break from family and the stresses of the holidays. This is a recount of what YPT guide Ben and his group got up to on their recent tour in the amazing mountains of Shan State, Myanmar. …
Top 10 Special Events in North Korea in 2018
5 January 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
2018 is probably our biggest and best year to date. We’ll be celebrating YPT’s 10th anniversary and have a bunch of new, unique tours to welcome in the new year with – as well as all of our much-loved originals, of course. Here’s a selection of our to …
5 Reasons to Visit Sarajevo
5 January 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Written by Joel, our man in Soviet Europe. With YPT’s inaugural Balkan Badlands tour kicking off in June, this is the first of a series of blog posts to introduce people to the incredible countries that make up the highlights up the Balkans. Starting w …
Ask A YPT Guide: What’s Your Favourite Food Abroad?
21 December 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Whether you will admit it or not, food is a massive part of travel. It’s a great way to experience, understand, and fully immerse yourself in the culture. Although, it does make leaving the country all the more difficult. Make sure to try as much as po …
In The Shadow of War: Making Socotra a Reality
20 December 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
Any keen world traveller worth his salt will know that to actually set foot on the island of Socotra will have been worth every single challenge to get there, for this is one of the most difficult places in the world to get to. For those of us who are …
Ask A YPT Guide: What’s Your Favourite National Holiday?
19 December 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
A day when a nation celebrates a very important event in its history, National Holidays in any country usually involve mass celebrations and just a generally good vibe – meaning a perfect time to visit. YPT run numerous tours to various countries, taki …
An Insight Into The World’s Least Visited Country: Nauru
18 December 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
Nauru Population: 10,000 Area: 21km2(8.1sq mi) Currency: Australian dollar Current President: Baron Waqa Total annual visitors: 160 Once considered the wealthiest country on Earth in 1980, Nauru’s story takes a darker turn in recent news. As of 2017, i …
Space, Desert, Kazakhstan – Baikonur
18 December 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Some of the most rewarded travel destinations out there can also require an immense amount of effort. Permits, long journeys, harsh weather, high costs are just some of the obstacles that lie in wait! However, for others, it’s merely about si …
The Pyongyang Metro – DPRK Guide
15 December 2017 / by Rowan Beard
Introduction The Pyongyang Metro (평양지하철도) is an iconic attraction most tourist groups visit during their stay in Pyongyang. The Pyongyang Metro is a living and breathing organism of the city. Although it has incredibly vibrant and charming characterist …
