YPT Myanmar Tours/Burma Tours A country of stunning natural beauty, with mountains, rainforests and beaches, Myanmar also boasts a rich and unique culture that has been influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and animism. It is home to many ancient temples, pagodas, and archaeological sites, such as Bagan, Mandalay and the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Once a […]

YPT Tours to Thailand Known as the Kingdom of smiles, Thailand tours ans travel are nothing new to global travellers. For decades now they have been visiting its natural wonders and historical sights, discovering its history, culture and gastronomy, from the White Temple to the infamous Khao San Road. However, there is a whole other, […]

Cambodia Tours with YPT After years of strife and civil war, Cambodia is fast becoming one of the top destinations for backpackers and package tourists alike. At Young Pioneer Tours, we love Cambodia and have been arranging Cambodia Independent Tours, groups and weekend events here for many years. Cambodia of course can be traveled independently, […]

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, or the area populated by the Rohingya […]

2020 has proven to be quite the year so far, especially for travel agencies like YPT but also for our Pioneers around the world we know are itching to getaway. Is travel possible now? At present, the current situation regarding COVID-19 is that we still need to take things slowly, but for the first time […]

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, and officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, has opened up quite a lot in the last few years, but still remains the most mysterious part of Southeast Asia. It is sandwiched between Bangladesh and India to the northwest, China to the northeast and Laos and Thailand […]

Every Christmas YPT runs a tour in Myanmar for those looking for a break from family and the stresses of the holidays. This is a recount of what YPT guide Ben and his group got up to on their recent tour in the amazing mountains of Shan State, Myanmar. Wearing Santa hats and activewear we […]

Many of the places we run tours have a reputation of being particularly unfriendly to people in the LGBTI community. Even to some of our more tame destinations, such as Southeast Asia there may still be widespread discrimination and there are certain things to watch out for. Here are our tips for LGBTI travellers in […]

With everything that is happening in the media surrounding Myanmar and the treatment of the Rohingya people, many people are probably questioning whether travel to this beautiful country is ethical. Coming out of decades of authoritarian rule, this once closed country has amazing beauty waiting to be explored and we believe you should not be […]

Nestled in between some of the best food regions in the world, India, Thailand and China. Myanmar has some of the most exciting and varied cuisines in all Southeast Asia. This is our guide to what to eat when travelling in through this unexplored paradise! Breakfast! One of my all-time favourite foods, Mohinga! This is […]