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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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What was it like visiting Crimea in 2015?
15 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
With everything currently going on in the world it seems crazy that we were visiting Crimea in 2015 as a tourist group. Sadly this is something that is not likely to happen again soon. Controversially annexed by Russia from the Ukraine, it now enjoys a …
Can you drink in Socotra? – 2024 Guide
15 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you drink in Socotra? The short answer is that yes you can, but you will need to bring it in yourself, a vestige of its Muslim nature, as well as its very unique status. To read about Socotra being a haven from the Yemeni Civil War click here …
The Ultimate Isle of Sheppey Guide 2024
15 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
I’ve formerly written a lot about the Isle of Sheppey on other websites, which is what has led me to writ the Ultimate Isle of Sheppey Guide. This is a place that gets mocked a lot, but seeing as how TedFest has been such a success could be our next ex …
4 Tips on Hiking in Italy
13 December 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
Italy is known for its great cuisine where you can enjoy the most delicious food in every region. Italy also attracts many visitors because of its many cities and tourist regions. Yet many people looking for a hiking vacation do not immediately think o …
The Cambodian Premier League Awards 2023
9 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
At Young Pioneer Tours we have a number of passions, mostly related to strange countries, but also for some of us at least football. Sow hen the chance to attend the inaugural Cambodian Premier League awards came about we obviously jumped at the …
Visiting Mar Elias Refugee Camp in 2024
8 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
When it come to the type of tourism that Young Pioneer Tours do there are times when we get critiqued and visiting Mar Elias Refugee camp in Lebanon is one that could cause some controversy. To read about if it safe to visit Lebanon click here. What is …
China to reopen, but how fast and what does it mean for North Korean Tourism
8 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
For those that have missed the news China has seen unprecedented protest bordering on riots related to its zero-covid policy, a policy it double downed on as Xi Jinping was given an unprecedented 3rd term in office. To read about the zero-covid policy …
Is it safe to travel to Lebanon in 2024?
7 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Is it safe to travel to Lebanon? The short answer is that yes it is, but the country is going through massive problems and due care should be taken when you visit. To read if it safe to travel to Syria click here. Why is Lebanon such a mess right …
Ultimate Lebanon Travel Guide for 2024
7 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Lebanon truly is one of our favourite places to travel, not just because it leads into Syria, but because it has its whole own vibe going on. It is though c complicated place, hence our Lebanon Travel Guide for 2024. To read about why Lebanon is such a …
