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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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Why Bhutan is covered in penises: the Divine Madman’s weird legacy
8 March 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
One of the first things that surprises visitors to Bhutan is the sheer number of phallic symbols scattered across the country. From bold murals painted on houses to wooden carvings dangling from rooftops like wind chimes (but much funnier), and even ch …
How To Buy A Football Shirt in Tunis
8 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you get a football shirt in Tunis? Football is more than just a game in Tunis; it’s a way of life. The city pulses with a rivalry that could rival any European derby, with Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain at the heart of it. Each club’ …
Visiting the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, one of Africa’s greatest revolutionaries
8 March 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
Ghana was a center of resistance against colonial rule. One of the most significant sites that embodies this history is the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand Ghana’s journey to independence and the broader movement …
The Marrakesh Guide 2025 – YPT Style
6 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Marrakesh. The very name conjures up images of bustling souks, labyrinthine alleyways, and the hypnotic sounds of Jemaa el-Fnaa’s street performers. But for adventure travelers—those who thrive on the offbeat and off-the-grid—it’s a city that requires …
Visiting Gasr Al-Hajj: 2025 Guide
6 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Alright, first things first—if you’re reading this because you’ve seen photos or heard some whispers about Gasr Al-Hajj, then congratulations: you’ve may well have found one of the last remaining hidden gems in Libya. Most tourists wouldn’t even know i …
Changbai Mountain North Slope Ultimate Travel Guide – 2025
6 March 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Changbai Mountain, known as Mt. Paektu in Korean, is located in the northeast of China and forms the border between China and North Korea. As a majestic and awe-inspiring natural landscape, Changbai Mountain also holds significant cultural importance. …
Visiting Sabratha – 2025 Guide
6 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Sabratha. For many travelers, it’s a name that might not immediately ring a bell. But for those in the know, this ancient city is an absolute treasure – a second Roman marvel in Libya, right up there with Leptis Magna. If Leptis Magna is the grand star …
What It’s Like to Visit Leptis Magna – 2025 Guide
6 March 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Leptis Magna – if you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry, most people haven’t. It’s one of the greatest archaeological sites in the Mediterranean, a sprawling ruin of Roman grandeur that, if it were anywhere else in the world, would be swarmed by touris …
