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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6 November 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
What time is it on the train? The time difference and moving through different time zones guarantees to confuse even the most seasoned traveler. Until you enter Russia, you remain in China time. After that, you use Moscow time – even if this isn’t the …
6 November 2017 / by Paris Hailwood
Any long distance travel can be quite taxing for vegan diet, but travelling throughout countries not generally renowned for their vegan-friendliness just adds to the complications… But don’t let that put you off your once-in-a-lifetime trip on the Tr …
6 November 2017 / by Paris Hailwood
4 hour, half a day, 20+ hr train journeys? You may have done long train journeys before, especially if you’re living in or have spent time travelling through China or any other large country. We’ve also written guides on how to tackle a Chinese sleeper …
3 November 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
1. Cross the border into North Korea by foot Sure, flying with Air Koryo or taking the 24-hour train from Beijing to Pyongyang is cool, but you know what’s cooler? Walking across the “no-man’s-land” border bridge from Tumen into Namyang on the far nort …
29 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Planning a big trip with your pets? We put together a list of twenty helpful tips to remember when traveling with your dogs. If you’re like 85 million other families in the US, you have at least one dog in your household. These furry pals are your …
28 October 2017 / by YPT Team
When travelling I like to try and find little gems that few others know about (don’t we all) and I have been lucky enough to travel to some truly incredible places. Here I list my top 5 off the beaten path destinations that you probably never knew exis …
28 October 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
100 years ago today arguably the biggest event of the 20th century took place, Russia’s October Revolution. Under the leadership of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the Bolshevik Party took power from the Provisional Government. It then started the chain of even …
26 October 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
Are you a blogger, or have a passion for writing? YPT are currently looking for former customers, or simply people with a strong interest in travel and a tale to tell to guest blog for either our main website or our blog. Make sure to have a look at bo …
23 October 2017 / by Paris Hailwood
Kyrgyzstan is well known for its beautiful alpine lakes and traditional nomadic lifestyle. There’s plenty of horse riding, camel spotting, and yurt camping to be done. But what most people don’t think about when they hear “Kyrgyzstan” is the amount of …