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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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Como Fotografiar Corea Del Norte
14 March 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Regresas de Corea del Norte y nada más tener acceso a internet publicas una foto del país en las redes sociales. Acto seguido, todos tus contactos empezarán a preguntar ¿cómo lo has hecho? ¿Pero se pueden hacer fotos en Corea del Norte? Por supue …
¿Por qué debes visitar Corea del Norte?
14 March 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Pero, ¿por qué ? ¿Estás loca? ¿Qué crees que vas a ver allí? ¿ No te das cuenta que indirectamente estas financiando ese régimen? Todos esas preguntas se vuelven muy frecuentes cuando comentas con tus amigos que vas a visitar la República Popular Democ …
The Top 5 Land Borders of China
13 March 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
If you’ve lived in China any amount of time you could be forgiven that thinking the only border crossing you know is stepping over the metro from Hong Kong. Most places couldn’t be much further from a national border! But there’s more to travel than ta …
Top 10 Things to do in Turkmenistan
13 March 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
#10 Stay with a local family in a homestay We like to stay in the village of Nokhur in the Kopetdag mountains. The family sets up an amazing spread of local food for their guests, and with everyone sitting on the floor together, eating, drinking and re …
Why Turkmenistan Independence Day Is My Favourite Holiday
13 March 2018 / by Caitlin Graham
“Good Morning Everyone, Happy Turkmenistan Independence Day!” I say as the usual weary (from the night before) eyes stare blankly back at me as they’ve probably already sick of my bus speeches. “Now everyone, you’re going to have to work with me here, …
The Top 3 Things to do in Jordan
13 March 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Jordan might not come out top on most of our Pioneer’s travel list, but here are our top 3 things to do in Jordan to show you why we think it’s worth a visit this May. And we’ve not even mentioned the Dead Sea or the charming capital of Amman, with its …
5 reasons to go to the Asian Indoor Games
13 March 2018 / by YPT Team
The 5th Asian Indoor Games is being held in Ashgabat this September and YPT are ready to take you there! Here are 5 reasons you should be attending. You want to party in Ashgabat Ashgabat is a beautiful and amazing city. I couldn’t possibly imagine a t …
Central Asia For The Sporting Enthusiast – Our Top 6 Sporting Events
13 March 2018 / by YPT Team
Here’s our top list of sporting events happening in Central Asia this year. This is sport – but not as you know it! 1) Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games In September this year, Turkmenistan will be hosting the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts …
The Difference Between South and North Korean Kimchi
13 March 2018 / by Caitlin Graham
What is the difference between North Korean kimchi and South Korean kimchi? North and South Korea might be separated by the most heavily militarised border in the world – ironically called the DMZ – and they might be ideologically opposed, but there ar …
