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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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17 Best Pacific Island Foods to try
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Every year YPT run multiple trips to the least visited countries of the Pacific Islands, which means we know a thing or two about the food of the region. Chief among this knowledge being that the food is bloody good. With this in mind we’ve decided to …
Who Are the Tuareg?
14 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
The Tuareg are one of the Sahara’s most recognisable peoples. Known as the “Blue People of the Sahara” for their indigo robes and veiled faces, they have lived for centuries in one of the harshest environments on earth. But the Tuareg are far more than …
9 Most Polluted Cities in The World
14 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
When it comes to pollution, particularly in states like India and China it would be fair to say that the world has gotten a lot better. Perfect though it is not, as these 9 most polluted cities in the world attest to Do they though have any other savin …
11 Most Dangerous Cities in the World – And how to visit them
14 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT we don’t go looking for danger per se, but we certainly don’t balk when it hits us in the news. And this means that we actually travel to a few of the most dangerous cities in the world. Not though all of them to be fair. What though are the mos …
Languages of Saudi Arabia
13 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
The languages of Saudi Arabia are messy, layered, and louder than any tourist guide will tell you. Arabic dominates, but it is far from uniform. Najdi Arabic in Riyadh and the central desert is guttural, clipped, tribal. Hijazi Arabic along the west co …
The Basics on Money in Sierra Leone
13 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Talking about money in Sierra Leone is not like talking about cash in London or New York. It is a mix of colonial history, daily survival, and practical life. If you are in Freetown, Bo, or small towns, you quickly learn that cash matters. Not just any …
Dealing with Money in Myanmar
13 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Money in Myanmar is nothing like anywhere else. Cash rules everything, and it is not just for paying for meals or taxis. You need fresh US dollars to exchange into kyats. Dirty, folded, or torn bills will be rejected by banks, official changers, and ho …
The Guide to Angolan Cuisine
12 March 2026 / by Sara Costa
Angolan cuisine may not be world-famous, but it has its own unique value. The flavours are simple, hearty, and largely untouched by industrialised food culture. Once you understand a bit of the country’s past, you begin to see the roots of its food, so …
Changxindian February 7 Memorial Hall – Beijing Guide 2026
12 March 2026 / by Steven Zhang
Changxindian February 7 Memorial Hall is located in Fengtai District of Beijing. It is an important historical memorial hall that receives few foreign visitors. It is dedicated to the February 7 Movement, a key event in the history of modern Chinese la …
