In this current, rather depressing climate, there are few things we love more than delivering some rare good news. Today, we have just that! In an effort to revive their hard-hit tourist industry, Cyprus has announced they have opened their borders to vaccinated tourists from today! Luckily, we have been planning a Dark Cyprus tour […]

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Disclaimer: We take no responsibility for the overwhelming desire for Khachapuri that this article will likely create. If you’ve ever travelled to the former Soviet Union, either with us or by yourself, you’ll no doubt have come across one of the most iconic types of Georgian food: Khachapuri! If you didn’t happen to try it, […]

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From Yuri Gagarin and Stalin to Kruschev and Lenin, Soviet men hold a firm place in the history of the USSR and of the world. The pioneer woman, however, is sadly underrepresented in the common knowledge of Soviet history. Something which is rather depressing. Why? The USSR was home to many females who accomplished incredible […]

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Abakan is the name of the capital city of the Republic of Khakassia in Russia. Situated between the Yenisei and Abakan Rivers, Abakan is part of the Minusinsk Depression. With a significant population for its location, it’s home to over 160,000 people and was built back in 1675. Throughout the years, it’s had a fascinating […]

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Ever heard of the Yugo Car? On our tours to the former Soviet Union, our USSR history buff clients are always keen to see a Lada in the wild if it’s their first time in the post-Soviet sphere. In contrast, when we run our tours to the former Yugoslavia, the Yugo car sadly doesn’t get […]

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From Nikola Tesla to Novak Djokovic, Serbian men have certainly left an impression around the world. But the stories of Serbian women are equally as fascinating. It’s no surprise that the large Balkan country of Serbia is an eagerly awaited stop on our Balkan tours. It’s a country of incredible beauty, fascinating and often dark […]

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Just where do you find an assassin monument? From Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr to Lincoln and Julius Ceasar, assassinations have been a tool of political violence throughout the centuries. Around the world, there is no shortage of monuments and memorials to those who have fallen to the assassin’s sword or bullet, but what […]

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When it comes to covering Communist Romania, Nicolae Ceaucescu’s name is often at the forefront. But an often overlooked character in the regime is the wife of the Romanian dictator: Elena Ceaucescu. In this article, we’re going to delve into five shocking facts about Communist Romania’s fierce first lady. From Peasant to Wife of a […]

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Deep in the Ural Mountains of Russia is a place called Kholat Syakhl. In the indigenous Mansi language of the region, the rough translation is “Dead Mountain”. The name of this mountain pass simply stems from “lack of game” for Mansi hunters. However, in 1959, a group of ski hikers led by Igor Dyatlov met […]

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What were the national animals of the Soviet Union? At YPT, we love symbols, flags, and national icons. But one of the aspects we haven’t delved into as much is national animals. Generally signifying the character and wildlife of a country, a national animal is a sacred symbol. So, in classic YPT style, we’re going […]

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