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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8 December 2023 / by Justin Martell
The Young Pioneer Podcast Season 2 continues with another from-the-field episode recorded during YPT’s recent Horn of Africa tour in Somaliland! YPT’s 2023 Horn of Africa Group Celebrating Somaliland’s Independence with Locals This two-segment episode …
8 December 2023 / by Morgan Bourven
You’re considering going on a cruise with us but are afraid of being bored? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! “Soon may the wellerman come, to bring us sugar and tea and rum…” Even if our trips don’t last a whole whaling season, going to Greenland or …
8 December 2023 / by Webmaster YPT
In the dynamic world of social media, Instagram stands as a visual playground for creators and businesses alike. Crafting a visually cohesive Instagram feed has become an art form, capturing attention and fostering engagement. One tool that has emerged …
8 December 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Whilst missionaries in North Korea from any religion are for all intents banned within the republic, that is not to say that they do not, or indeed have not existed over time. Their current status and indeed that of missionaries within the Democratic P …
8 December 2023 / by Webmaster YPT
Despite the coup and the carious insurgencies throughout the country visiting Myanmar, formerly known as Burma is very much possible right now. The center piece for tourism is of course the former capital city of Rangoon, which aside from many historic …
8 December 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Due to coup’s, war and an overall sense of foreboding many people are skipping travel to Myanmar right now. Yet much like places such as Kyiv, or even Tiraspol the dangers have largely escaped the big city and much like the former this also means that …
8 December 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Is it safe to travel to Myanmar in 2024? The short answer is that yes it is, so long as you are staying in the main tourist areas, namely Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan for example. For travel to other areas, such as any bordering China, the Shan State, o …
8 December 2023 / by Paris Hailwood
Afghanistan’s Blue Mosque, or the Mausoleum of Iman Ali, is among the most famous sights to visit in Afghanistan. Located in the loud and chaotic streets of Mazar-i-Sharif, most refer to it as an escape. The city is the fourth largest with at least 300 …
6 December 2023 / by Dominic Perry
With a population of a quarter billion, a rich interesting history and vibrant culture, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country people really shouldn’t overlook. Hanging out next to its billion-plus population eastern neighbour India and more hea …