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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 Ways to Travel Around Russia
10 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Russia, with its immense size and vast expanses of nothing, can be an intimidating place to go to. Most don’t step foot past the western cities of Moscow or St. Petersburg, which is a shame because the whole country has amazing different landscapes and …
Trans-Siberian Diaries: Days 1-3
9 November 2017 / by Caitlin Graham
Day 1 Beijing – Mongolia: Boarding our 6-day home Highlights: Free meal x2 Crossing border Stepping out of the train at the border to Chariots of Fire We began in busy Beijing Central Train Station, grabbing our last KFC and Starbucks before the 6-day …
Young Pioneer Tours continue tours to North Korea – Chinese tour companies temporarily suspended
9 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
As of the 8th of November 2017, the Chinese authorities have announced they will temporarily suspend Chinese tourists from travelling with Chinese authorised travel companies to Pyongyang. We would like to confirm this does not affect Young Pioneer Tou …
Top 5 AirBnBs in North Korea
8 November 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
Made you look! Top 5 AirBnBs in North Korea. While Airbnb hasn’t quite made it to North Korea yet, here’s our list of the next best options for North Korea obsessives among us. 1. Chilbo Sea Homestay in North Hamgyong Province https://www.youtube.com/w …
Trans-Siberian FAQs
6 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
What time is it on the train? The time difference and moving through different time zones guarantees to confuse even the most seasoned traveler. Until you enter Russia, you remain in China time. After that, you use Moscow time – even if this isn’t the …
Surviving as a Vegan on the Trans-Siberian
6 November 2017 / by Caitlin Graham
Any long distance travel can be quite taxing for vegan diet, but travelling throughout countries not generally renowned for their vegan-friendliness just adds to the complications… But don’t let that put you off your once-in-a-lifetime trip on the Tr …
How to Prepare for the Trans-Siberian Train
6 November 2017 / by Caitlin Graham
4 hour, half a day, 20+ hr train journeys? You may have done long train journeys before, especially if you’re living in or have spent time travelling through China or any other large country. We’ve also written guides on how to tackle a Chinese sleeper …
Why our DPRK Real Deal tour is in fact, the Real Deal
3 November 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
1. Cross the border into North Korea by foot Sure, flying with Air Koryo or taking the 24-hour train from Beijing to Pyongyang is cool, but you know what’s cooler? Walking across the “no-man’s-land” border bridge from Tumen into Namyang on the far nort …
18 Helpful Tips to Remember When Traveling with Your Dogs
29 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Planning a big trip with your pets? We put together a list of twenty helpful tips to remember when traveling with your dogs. If you’re like 85 million other families in the US, you have at least one dog in your household. These furry pals are your …
