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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 Do I Get To Eritrea?
5 February 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
As one of the world’s most isolated countries, Eritrea remains an enigma for even the most seasoned of traveller. One cannot just jump on a bus and cross the border, detailed planning is necessary before embarking on a journey to the “African North Kor …
Come Celebrate 10 Years of YPT With Us!
5 February 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
This May 1st marks ten years since we took our first ever group of Pioneers to North Korea, with our initial 6 enjoying Workers Day in the DPRK, and without knowing it were starting 10 years of what would become Young Pioneer Tours! Since that first tr …
Full-Time intern/Trainee staff/Guide required (Yangshuo and Shenzhen, China)
31 January 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
YPT is currently looking for a full-time intern to work between our office/bar in idyllic Yangshuo and our newly opening office in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong. Duties are diverse, and will include; Working in the bar Working in our …
How to Survive as a Vegan in Cuba
30 January 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Guest Blog written by The Wandering Vegan Despite what you may have heard about Cubans surviving on meat & cheese, there are actually great vegan foods to be had on your upcoming trip to Cuba. I will warn you that spices haven’t really made their w …
8 Reasons to Visit the Former USSR
30 January 2018 / by Joel Vostok
Written by Joel Gallagher, our man in our Soviet Europe office. The lands of the former USSR, for me, are made up of the last untamed lands of the European continent, where the surreal meets the bizarre. For the past few years, I’ve been travelli …
How Can I Enter the Pyongyang Marathon?
26 January 2018 / by Nicolas Platt
Every year North Korea holds two Marathons. One in April known as the Mangyondae Prize Marathon and a lesser known Autumn Marathon! Not known to many, is that these unique events are open to foreigners! Yes, that’s right it is possible for foreigners t …
Is it safe to travel to North Korea?
26 January 2018 / by Rowan Beard
Is it safe to travel to North Korea? Despite what you may hear, it is safe to travel to North Korea. The DPRK (North Korea) is probably one of the safest places on Earth to visit provided you follow the laws and regulations as covered in our booking do …
How to get a visa for Equatorial Guinea
26 January 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
As our Pioneers will know there is a bit of a battle for the title of the “North Korea of Africa” between Eritrea and Equatorial-Guinea. In 2018 YPT is going on our first ever group tour to Equatorial Guinea after having done a research trip in 2017, s …
8 Things to Know Before Travel to Papua New Guinea
24 January 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Papua New Guinea, or PNG, is one of the most unexplored countries on the planet. With an array of diverse tribes and stunning scenery, this country is one that is certainly worth the journey it takes to get there. PNG is not the easiest place to travel …
