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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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North Korean Flights to Resume – What will it mean for tourism?
4 August 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
As we have previously reported back in May 2023, North Korea is still closed to tourism and there is no confirmed date for when the country might open. However, there has been one change that has yet to be reported that may well change that situation. …
Lebanon: A Tapestry of History and Beauty
4 August 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Lebanon, a small gem in the heart of the Middle East, beckons travellers with its intriguing history, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality. Nestled between Syria and Israel, this enchanting country is a cradle of civilization, bo …
Capybara: world’s Friendliest Animal
4 August 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America. They are the largest living rodent in the world, weighing between 77 to 146 pounds (35 to 66 kilograms) and measuring about 3.3 to 4.4 feet (1 t …
Jordan: Ancient Wonders & Breath-taking Landscapes
4 August 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Jordan is a captivating country located in the heart of the Middle East, renowned for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. From ancient ruins and impressive architectural wonders to stunning natural wonders and a vi …
Can you visit Lviv in 2025 and if so what should you do?
3 August 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you visit Lviv in 2025? You most certainly can and we would also say you probably should as it is a great way to ethically spend your tourist dollars. To read about journalist travel to Ukraine click here. What is the safety situation in Lviv? OK, …
How to travel from Krakow to Lviv in 2025
3 August 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite the current war in Ukraine travel from Krakow to Lviv in 2025 is actually pretty easy, so how do you do it To read about our first day in Krakow click here. Krakow to Lviv, plane, train, or bus? Sadly the war means that travel from Krakow to Lv …
Hanging in Krakow
3 August 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
It’s been a year since I was in Krakow, but fairly little has changed. I am at the same hotel, the Ibis budget, the store has moved and you can’t buy booze between 12 and 5 am….. The last time I came I was alone, a`solo mission to a war zone without th …
Salar de Uyuni: Otherworldly Experience
3 August 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Salar de Uyuni is one of the most breathtaking and otherworldly destinations on Earth, located in the Andes Mountains of south-western Bolivia. It is the world’s largest salt flat, covering over 10,000 square kilometres (nearly 4,000 squa …
