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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 History of Fukushima. Is it 2024’s Newest Tourist Destination?
9 March 2024 / by Caitlin Graham
You may know the history of Fukushima, one of the most tragic events in Japan’s history. The Tōhoku earthquake triggered a tsunami in which 18,500 plus people in Japan lost their lives and thousands of homes, buildings and infrastructure were irreparab …
Does South Korea hate North Korea?
9 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Does South Korea hate North Korea? And do South Koreans hate North Koreans and vice versa? As always and with everything that is North Korea the answers are somewhat complicated and indeed nuanced. This is exemplified by the fact that both are still te …
Dark Tourism Guide to Phnom Penh
9 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
As the capital and most important city in Cambodia Phnom Penh is a great place for tourists on the bamboo trail. There is also a whole other side to the city, we present our dark tourism guide to Phnom Penh. Despite what many think Cambodia is not only …
7 Essential Roadside Safety Tips for Adventure Seekers in Unconventional Destinations
9 March 2024 / by Webmaster YPT
Are you gearing up for a road trip to some less-traveled destinations? Tackling the roads less known can offer unparalleled adventure, but it also demands preparation. From mechanical checks to understanding local nuances, your journey begs for insight …
Travel Advice for Women on International Women’s Day from the Women at YPT
8 March 2024 / by Caitlin Graham
The YPT team and especially the women of YPT would like to wish everyone a happy International Women’s Day and offer some travel advice for women! Women have been travellers for centuries. From Jeanne Baret, a French woman in 1740 who is thought to be …
Employment opportunities at Young Pioneer Tours 2024
6 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
As 2024 begins to get into full swing Young Pioneer Tours are pleased to announce that we are seeking fresh figures to join our ever expanding team, with us seeking both tour guides, as well as sales and administration staff. Join the YPT sales team YP …
Kep Crab Market Guide
6 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
While world renowned for attractions such as Angkor War, as well as all of the Dark Tourism sites related to the Khmer Rouge, there are also a lot of hidden gems in Cambodia, such as Kep and indeed Kep Crab Market. And while neither of these are curren …
#ColaQuest – Est Cola
5 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Est Cola was something I discovered on Cola Quest many years ago while in Shenzhen. At the time I was shocked by how similar the color packing and flavor were to Pepsi, after some investigation I was to find this was not exactly an accident. So, what i …
Are there any countries that have never played football?
4 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Are there any countries that have never played football? The simple answer to this is that yes there is, the more nuanced answer is what do you consider as played football and what do you count as a country? For the what counts as a country, we actuall …
