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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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How to Get an Eritrean Visa
5 October 2017 / by Rowan Beard
The Eritrean visa is famously one of the world’s most difficult visas to attain. The ”North Korea of Africa” as it’s known, certainly doesn’t make it easy for you. At YPT however, we’ve made the process as simple as possible! As of 2022 Eritrea allowed …
How to Get a Tibet Travel Permit
4 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Much like North Korea, traveling to Tibet requires people of all nations to get a permit before they can enter the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. It’s not hard though, with YPT’s help. I already have a Chinese visa, why do I need a permit to trave …
How to get a North Korean visa
4 October 2017 / by Rowan Beard
North Korea (DPRK) is one of the most closed off countries in the world. However, arranging your North Korean visa through YPT is a very simple process. Below we explain how to get a visa for North Korea. Step 1: Choose a tour to North Korea You must j …
5 Countries that Used to Exist (and How to Still Visit Them)
4 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Countries of the world are constantly changing. Where usually we get new countries declaring independence, sometimes countries implode, fall, or are absorbed by other nations. Here are our 5 favourite countries that no longer exist. Plus, how you can a …
A Quick Look Around Ordos-Kangbashi Ghost City
4 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Kangbashi – a new city built to house 1.2 million people, where the Ordos Desert hits the grasslands in Inner Mongolia, China. With a static population of under 100,000, it’s China’s most famous ghost city. Whether you’re interested in urbanism …
5 of the Most Difficult Visas to Get
3 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
You might think that working for YPT means constant adventure and travel. But if you do, you’re a little off the truth. A lot of our time is spent in research and development of tours, whether in North Korea or any of our other destinations. And we als …
Seafood on the East Coast of North Korea
3 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
With North Korea exporting more than $50 million dollars of seafood this July and new sanctions clamping down on seafood exports along with iron and lead, some of the best meals you’re likely to have while travelling in the DPRK can be found along the …
The Karakoram Highway – What is it and why you should go
1 October 2017 / by John McGovern
YPT’s John tells us about the Karakoram Highway and why you should go to this part of the world quick before the Chinese developers get there! The Karakoram Highway is one of the ultimate travel destinations. Yeah, it’s just a road, but this is no norm …
Travel Update – Kurdistan
28 September 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Iraqi Kurdistan Referendum Results On Monday the 25th of September Iraqi Kurds voted in a historic but controversial referendum and the results have been announced with a huge majority in support of independence. While this may lead to uncertain …
