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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.
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Kim Il Sung Square – DPRK Guide
14 June 2018 / by Rowan Beard
Introduction Kim Il Sung Square is North Korea’s largest public square and is located in the centre of Pyongyang, the capital. The square is 75,000 square meters (807,293 square feet) and currently ranks as the 51st largest public square in the world. …
Kim Il Sung Stadium, Pyongyang
14 June 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
Kim Il Sung stadium is the large stadium situated to one side of the Arch of Triumph in the central district of Pyongyang. Here, many sporting events are held including local football matches and the annual Pyongyang marathon. Kim Il Sung Stadium – His …
The North Korean Film Studio – Visit Japan, South Korea and Europe in North Korea
14 June 2018 / by Caitlin Graham
It’s hard to believe you can have the chance to walk down traditional Japanese streets, Chinese alleyways, and pay a visit to some pretty impressive European style grand buildings – all in one city. And that in Pyongyang, North Korea! A visit to the K …
Kaeson Youth Park – Theme Parks of North Korea
14 June 2018 / by Caitlin Graham
Let your inner child out on your trip to North Korea by visiting the Kaeson Youth Park and hang out with the locals. Feeling brave? Grab a friend and jump on a ride! Kaeson Youth Park – History The Kaeson Youth Park is an amusement park located in Pyon …
Will the Kim-Trump summit in Singapore make it safer to travel to North Korea?
13 June 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
With the recent summit in Singapore taking place between Chairman Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump, people are now wondering if it’s safer now to travel to North Korea than before. Despite what you may hear, for most nationalities, North Korea is …
Grand People’s Study House – DPRK Guide
13 June 2018 / by Rowan Beard
Introduction The Grand People’s Study House (인민대학습당) is the national library of North Korea and is located in the centre of Pyongyang. It forms the picturesque background to Kim Il Sung Square and is a short walk from the Mansudae Grand Monuments. The …
Is Iraq now safe to visit?
13 June 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Iraq and war are unfortunately two words that go hand in hand. It’s been 15 years since the American led invasion and a year on from the defeat of ISIS, so what’s it like now? YPT’s International Tour manager Shane just returned having completed a rese …
Visit to Corozal Free Zone, Belize
13 June 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
The Corozal Commercial Free Zone, situated in northern Belize on the border with Mexico, was established in the 1990s to promote foreign investment in Belize. In theory there’s provision for many types of economic activities to happen there. The idea i …
The Unofficial YPT Seoul Tour Itinerary
13 June 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
So you’ve just finished your tour in North Korea and you’re off to “the other side.” Maybe you’ve just completed the epic adventure of All Koreas Part 1: Borderlands and Part 2: North Korea and while YPT doesn’t offer any tours to the South just yet, h …
