YPT Tours to Albania Our Albania tours are unique and also the gateway to many other interesting countries.  Nestled on the shores of the Adriatic sea, Albania is an independent nation with a strong ethnic identity. Despite having a wealth of natural beauty, hospitable locals, and an abundance of history from ancient to modern, this […]

YPT Tours to Slovenia Our Slovenia tours are unique and the gateway to many other interesting countries. Slovenia is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. The word itself, “Slovenia”, etymologically stands for the ‘land of the Slavs’, which is an ethnic group commonly situated in this larger geographical area. Slovenia […]

by Andy Khong Heard of Baluchistan? It is not a country, but a region veiled in the mists of history; spans the nations of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Its rich heritage, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture make it an intriguing destination. In this article, we will explore the historical context of Baluchistan before delving into […]

by Andy Khong Iran, also known as Persia historically, boasts a storied history that dates back thousands of years. It was home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations, the Elamites, followed by the Persian Empire, one of the most significant empires in history. Iran has witnessed the rise and fall of various dynasties, including […]

Explore our 2023 and 2024 Iraqi Kurdistan and Federal Iraq tours.

Iran is one of our favourite places to visit, partly because of the (mostly) Farsi speaking local people. But, are there other languages of Iran that we should know about? Yes, indeed there are. To read about Korean click here. Official Languages of Iran Persian Farsi is the official language of Iran, the lingua franca […]

Young Pioneers Tour are pleased to offer our 2024 and 2025 Kuwait Tours and Travel packages. A real crossroads of old and new, Kuwait offers ancient Arabic and Greek sites, combined with one of the most modern cities in the world, this is not a regular destination! Often overlooked by western visitors, there is much […]

Iran now open to tourism in news we had long hoped for and indeed expected. The opening is for vaccinated tourists and will mean a resumption of tours to the country! To read our Covid-19 update click here.  Iran Now Open To Tourism – what has been announced? People who have received their second dose […]

With Iraqi government troops and Kurdish Peshmerga forces currently conducting hand-to-hand urban warfare with ISIS in Mosul, you might think that Iraqi Kurdistan is a no-go war zone. You’d be very wrong. Last October, Young Pioneer Tour’s Shane landed in Erbil, northern Iraq on the very day the offensive to recapture Mosul had started. Our […]

Coronavirus travel update. Welcome to the YPT COVID-19 / Coronavirus travel updates page. With this page we aim to give up to date travel advice on which countries are open to tourism during the current pandemic. As you might imagine one of the most frequent questions we are getting asked right now is which countries […]