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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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Libya Elections 2023: Future or Chaos
22 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
Ever since Gaddafi was killed in 2011, the new Libyan state has been in a chaotic state. How could it not be? The revolution happened so fast that a really coherent government was difficult to accomplish. Now, ten years later and they’re having Libya e …
Stalingrad
22 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
If there was ever a place name synonymous with war, it would be Stalingrad. It’s very rarely discussed outside the context of the battle waged there, what many call the turning point of WW2 where Nazi Germany went from unstoppable juggernaut to meat in …
Breaking News – Visas for Socotra Suspended
22 September 2021 / by YPT Team
We’ve learned from our local partners today that tourist visa issuance has currently been suspended for Socotra again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Does This Mean for YPT Socotra Tours? We are hopeful the suspension will not last too long and our …
How to fly during Covid-19 – The Ultimate Guide
21 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
How to fly during Covid-19? Remember the good old days when traveling pretty much involved just either booking a tour (ideally with YPT), or simply buying a ticket? We personally remember them very well. Alas things have changed mightily! So, how do yo …
East German Flag
21 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
The East German flag may seem an odd choice to cover here. After all, the country doesn’t exist anymore! But that’s missing the point. The east German state is fascinating! And its history is very much tied up in what we’re all about. The Young Pioneer …
What does the hammer and sickle mean?
20 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
What does the hammer and sickle mean? In short the hammer and sickle means proletariat solidarity! It is and was a popular symbol to denote communism. Of course though in this article we will delve much deeper into the meaning of the hammer and sickle, …
Party like its 1998 – Tourism in Mt Kumgang
17 September 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
Ready to party like its 1998? Way before most western companies were taking tourists to North Korea tourism was very much happening in the country. Firstly Chinese visitors have frequently visited the country, particularly through Sinuiju. Fun fact Sin …
Libya Under Gaddafi
17 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
What we’re looking at here is a pretty big topic, so we’re not going to cover absolutely everything. Want to know about the specific politics and society of Libya under Gaddafi? Gonna have to wait, but we’ll get to it. Whatever your thoughts on the man …
Libyan Currency
17 September 2021 / by Dominic Perry
We’re going to do two things here. We’re going to give you info you can use and we’re going to give you info that has no practical purpose, but you’ll maybe feel a bit smarter for knowing it, or at least raise a curious eyebrow. Libyan currency is a su …
