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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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A Quiz at the Ukrainian Border
27 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Many of the places that we go on our YPT tours involve crossing some of the worlds more interesting borders. Crossing into unrecognised countries from certain states can at times be a little challenging, however, I have found if you wear a smile and an …
A Guide to Food in Myanmar
27 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Nestled in between some of the best food regions in the world, India, Thailand and China. Myanmar has some of the most exciting and varied cuisines in all Southeast Asia. This is our guide to what to eat when travelling in through this unexplored parad …
What to do with an 8 Hour Stopover in Warsaw
27 November 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
One of the most crucial parts of a Young Pioneer tour is getting to the starting destination. For our North Korean tours, that means making your way to the big smog, Beijing. Thankfully competition in the airline industry means that flight prices are w …
Dandong Friendship Bridge Renovation Update
25 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
The Chinese authorities in Dandong will close the Sino Korean Friendship bridge to make repairs to the one lane road that runs between the Chinese city of Dandong and the North Korean city of Sinuiju on Saturday the 25th of November and re-opening the …
Exploring Moldova-Film: Pioneer Media
23 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
While shadowing YPT’s 2017 Eurasia Adventure Tour on a research trip for a new media and cinema consulting company, Pioneer Media, we have had the opportunity so far to visit studios and meet with filmmakers from Ukraine to Macedonia. Though we still h …
Our Belorussian Border Adventure
23 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
We went around the back of the compound with our bags to find our soviet military chariot awaiting. During a recent border crossing YPT guide Ben, found out that the most tedious of processes can turn into an unforgettable adventure, even if not intend …
A Beginner’s Guide to Russian food
22 November 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
The beautiful country of Russia isn’t exactly known for its cuisine aside from borscht, caviar or dumplings with a side of vodka. However, in our many years of travelling and running adventure tours through this vast , varied and fascinating country, Y …
How Mobile Phones Work in North Korea
22 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
If you have been to Pyongyang in the last few years it is more than likely that you would have seen signs for KoryoLink, who are the mobile phone provider in North Korea. But despite KoryoLink being the main provider, in some respects they are not a st …
Surviving as a Vegan in Belarus
22 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
You’ve heard visiting Belarus is kind of like stepping back in time. In many ways, it is. Before you wind up there on your YPT tour, you may be wondering if there’s any vegan food back in time..? There is! Written by Ryan Smith, Wandering Vegan I …
