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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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San Marino: Tiny Nation with Giant Views
23 October 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong San Marino, officially known as the Serene Republic of San Marino, is a charming microstate in Southern Europe, located on the eastern side of the Italian Peninsula. It is one of the world’s oldest republics and holds the distinction of b …
Enigmatic Plain of Jars in Laos
22 October 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Nestled in the heart of south-east Asia, the Plain of Jars in Laos is a place that exudes an air of mystery and intrigue. These massive, ancient stone jars, scattered across the landscape, have baffled archaeologists and historians for de …
Langkawi: Tropical Bliss Awaits
22 October 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Langkawi, often referred to as the “Jewel of Kedah” is an enchanting archipelago and the largest island in the Langkawi district of Malaysia (Kedah is a state in Malaysia). Located in the Andaman Sea, just 30 kilometres (19 miles) off the …
Lavrov Urges Russian Tourists to Visit North Korea
22 October 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
The foreign minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov has urged Russian tourists to visit North Korea following a two-day meeting in Pyongyang, where he also met Chairman Kim Jong Un. What was the meeting about? The meeting was for the most part …
Tatarstan: Unveil the Next ‘Tan’ on Your List!
21 October 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong If you are among YPT explorers, chances are that you have been to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan. If so, Tatarstan will have to be your newest adventure in the ‘Tan’ Series …
ISI Dangkor Senchey B 5 Angkor City FC 2
21 October 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
After a hard fought match it was to finish ISI Dangkor Senchey B 5 Angkor City FC 2, with YPT’s team in Cambodia again falling short and having not yet won a match in the 2023-24 season. That is not to say though that it was all bad, with the team show …
Andorra: Get High in Adventure & Attitude!
21 October 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Andorra is a stunning, landlocked microstate nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains, located between France and Spain. It’s a hidden gem in Europe, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures, rich cultural herit …
9 Former Socialist Countries
20 October 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Introduction The Cold War created a lot of what would become former socialist countries, but while most assume these were all in the Eastern Block, many were independent and part if the so called Non-Aligned Movement (Nam). Of these outliers some are f …
United States Eases Sanctions on Venezuela
20 October 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
The United States has significantly eased sanctions in Venezuela in a deal linked to the 2024 Venezuelan general election. It is hoped that such a deal will among other things make it once again easier for US citizens to visit their old rich neighbour. …
