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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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Why is Vimto so huge in the Middle-East?
2 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Vimeo is a very English carbonated soft-drink that you will find in England, and North Africa and the Middle-East, but literally nowhere else in the world, so why is Bimto such a big deal? To read about the 21 best tourist sites in Sudan click here Wha …
The Sudan Crisis you didn’t know existed – 2024 and the Arab Spring Hangover
2 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
The world is slowly falling apart, with many nations, such as Sri Lanka, Lebanon and Papua New Guinea bordering on being failed states. What people also do not realise is that there is a Sudan crisis and the country is falling apart at the seems. To re …
21 Best Places to visit in Sudan 2024
2 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Sudan is an absolute hidden gem when it comes to tourism, boasting more Pyramids than even Egypt. What though are the best places to visit in Sudan? Well, YPT have compiled the top 21 tourist sites of Sudan you have to visit, and yes, we go to them on …
Who owns the Halaib Triangle – Egypt or Sudan? – 2024 Guide
30 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
If like myself you like looking at maps to see disputed areas then you mat have noticed the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil adwicged between Egypt and Sudan. So, who owns Bir Tawil and who owns the Halaib Triangle? To read about the Abyei Question click …
Visiting the Temple of Soleb – Sudan Guide 2024
29 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
The Temple of Soleb and indeed the ancient town of Soleb are one of the best tourists sites that you can see in Sudan, but with literally no other tourists present! Now truly is the time to visit Sudan. To read if it is safe to visit Sudan click here W …
Can you be in two countries at once? The Abyei Question
29 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you be in two countries simultaneously at the same time? Well it turns out that you can, and no we are not talking about the Vatican City, or being in an embassy, this the strange tale of the Abyei Condominium! To read about visiting 3 countries in …
The Gaddafi Egg – AKA The Corinthia Hotel Khartoum
29 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
After years of dictatorship and sanctions Sudan is lacking a lot of things, one of them being a skyline, but there is at least one big building. Known colloquially as the Gaddafi Egg, but officially as the Corinthia Hotel Khartoum. So, what is the stor …
What is North Sudan? 2024 – 2025 Guide
28 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
With the proclamation of the Republic of South Sudan, does that now mean that there is a Republic of North Sudan? In Short, no the continuation state is known as the Republic of Sudan, but it does have a north and there is also a pretend state claiming …
Is Khartoum safe to travel? 2024 Guide
28 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Is Khartoum safe to travel to in 2024? In short yes it is, but as always there are a few caveats to this, particularly with regards to the ongoing political instability within the Republic of Sudan. To read about if it is safe to travel to Sudan click …
