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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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The Girl from Aleppo, Syria
28 June 2023 / by Caitlin Graham
As our final day in Aleppo ended, we raced to a vantage point to watch the sunset in the old city. As we reached the top of the hill and snugged into our jackets to escape the breeze, the cold quickly subsided as we became inundated by locals who wishe …
Young Pioneer Tour to Sponsor Angkor City FC
28 June 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Young Pioneer Tours are to continue their proud position of supporting grassroots football by sponsoring Angkor City Football Club of the Cambodian Second League for the 2023-24 season. To read about the Cambodian Premier League click here. Who are Ang …
Taiwan: Journey of Surprises & Wonders
28 June 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), is a captivating island nation located in East Asia. Its history is rich and diverse, with a cultural heritage influenced by indigenous peoples, Chinese settlers, Japanese colonial …
What was the Pyongyang declaration of 1992?
28 June 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Communism was said to have died after the fall of the Soviet Union, but not only are there socialist states, bit also quite literally hundreds and hundreds of communist parties both in and out of power. Many of these were party to the Pyongyang declara …
Taking a Chance and Becoming an International Tour Guide
21 June 2023 / by Caitlin Graham
Starting a new job is exciting and daunting, a new chapter to do something significant but the fear of – what if? What if it doesn’t work out? What if I am no good? If you are like me, you are naturally plagued by thoughts that lean more negative becau …
A Beginner’s Guide to Online Video Editors for Digital Marketers
21 June 2023 / by Webmaster YPT
Want to create captivating videos for your brand? Look no further than CapCut, an online video editor! Producing content of professional caliber will be a breeze with the assistance of our beginner’s guide, which will lead you through the process step by step.
Mission to Mosul
20 June 2023 / by Caitlin Graham
We all have life missions; for some, it is to meet someone special; for others, it’s to be their own boss. There are a range of options, limitless – proven over and over again. I found mine in 2014, an odd time perspective-wise, as it coincided directl …
Champa: the forgotten Empire
16 June 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong The Champa Empire appeared out of nowhere and vanished as if it never existed. It left behind a rich cultural legacy in Vietnam and Cambodia that included thousands of relics, temples, and monuments. Today many people are unaware that Cha …
Gyeongju: Museum Without Walls
16 June 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Gyeongju is a captivating city located in the south-eastern part of South Korea. It is often referred to as the “Museum Without Walls” due to its rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. Gyeongju was once the capital of the an …
