Young Pioneer Tours
Blog
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.
Search For A Topic Here:
Check out and subscribe to the YPT Blog and travel magazine
Yekaterinburg: Russia’s Industrial Gem and Cultural Hub
8 November 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Yekaterinburg, often referred to as the “Gateway to Siberia”, is a fascinating city located in the Ural Mountains of Russia. This city is a blend of history, industry, and culture, making it an intriguing destination for travellers. Histo …
Greenland diaries: cruising with YPT under the Northern Lights
8 November 2023 / by Morgan Bourven
Orcas, whales, polar bears, icebergs, Northern Lights… YPT’s last Greenland cruise had everything you’d expect from an arctic exploration. After our amazing first trip to Greenland in 2019, YPT was eager to go back to the biggest island in the world …
New Holiday in North Korea Announced
7 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
A new holiday in North Korea has been announced, namely Missile Industry Day, which will fall on November 18th every year. The standing committee of the DPRK’s parliament unanimously approved a decree to establish Nov. 18 as “missile industry day” (미싸일 …
Where should YPT go in 2024?
6 November 2023 / by YPT Team
Every year since YPT was founded in 2008 – we have ran a poll asking YOU where should YPT go next? This has led us to many new destinations from Antarctica to our beloved Least Visited Countries Tour, and many in between. With this in mind we have take …
Ukraine: Embrace the Unknown
6 November 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and significant contributions to the world. Let’s delve into various aspects of Ukraine, including its history, geography, economy, industries, future pr …
Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea – DPRK Guide 2024
6 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
The Union of Agricultural Workers of Korea is a major North Korean trade union and represents agricultural workers, rather than industrial workers, who are represented by the General Federation of Trade Unions. Aside from this they are also represented …
Who are the Chondoist Chong Party – DPRK Guide 2024
5 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite what many might think there are actually multiple parties in the North Korean Supreme Peoples Assembly (parliament). Of course the most well known are the Workers Party of Korea, but in third place comes the Chondoist Chong Party. So North Kore …
Korean Social Democratic Party – DPRK Guide 2024
5 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
The Korean Social Democratic Party is a political party in North Korea. It is a actually a governing party as part of the Democratic Front for the Reunification of the Fatherland. How does the North Korean Government work? North Korea has elections to …
Can you visit North Korea from South Korea?
5 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you visit North Korea from South Korea? This is very much a yes and no answer, with there being a whole heap of technicalities thrown into the mix. In essence the only way to visit North Korea from South Korea is via the DMZ and not many people hav …
