The following sample 9 day itinerary for Transnistria marks what we would call our standard Transnistria Tour. This has us start and finish in Bucharest, although this can e swapped with Chisinau, or combined with one of our other Soviet Tours. The following is simply an example of a private tour. Private tours can begin […]

So you’ve just finished your tour in North Korea and you’re off to “the other side.” Maybe you’ve just completed the epic adventure of All Koreas Part 1: Borderlands and Part 2: North Korea and while YPT doesn’t offer any tours to the South just yet, here’s our unofficial tour itinerary for All Koreas Part […]

We have just heard from our partners in the DPRK, and are very happy to announce a few new very exciting new routes into and out of the DPRK starting from next month. Entering the country It is now possible to enter the country from Hamyong, Rason, or visit Chongjin, and Chilbo, then take a […]

While Japan might be seen as being well on the tourist trail, there is a whole other deeper, darker and -dare we say- weirder side to the country that we have decided to explore in our Extremes of Japan Tour. The trip begins with right at the end of our Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant […]

On the 12th April, 63 years ago, Yuri Gagarin left our blue planet becoming the first human to orbit the earth in outer space. The brave cosmonaut instantly became an overnight sensation and celebrity during the peak of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.  The milestone in aviation was celebrated […]

This year YPT attended the 2024 Cutud Lenten Rites Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga. This was our second since the end of the pandemic, as well as marking ten years since we first attended? So, was it any good, how as it different and what about 2025? All that and more in our YPT guide […]

Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Gabon boasts untamed wilderness, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. It is often referred to as the planet’s second lung, as it is a biodiversity hotspot with a lush rainforest spanning 87% of the country.  During our tour, we will visit Libreville, Gabon’s capital, as well as […]

Step out of your comfort zone and join us on our exclusive group tour through Chad’s captivating landscapes and culture. With more than 200 different ethnic groups, it is one of the most diverse countries in the world, making it an immensely interesting place to visit. Your tour starts in N’Djamena, the country’s capital, and […]

Venture to the heart of the Sahara Desert on our Niger Guerewol Festival tour. Niger is a hidden jewel, un-touristy and incredibly underrated – perfect for YPT! Our tour, meticulously crafted to show you the most enchanting landscapes of Niger, is timed perfectly for the Guerewol Festival – a fantastic celebration of Tuareg nomadic culture. […]

Traveling with your close-knit group of friends for the first time on foreign lands is one of life’s best gifts and chances to make unique memories, especially if you’ve thought this move through well. Everyone dreams of embarking on an escapist travel or adventure outside their natural borders, which is even more exciting when you […]