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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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Ultimate Sudanese Cuisine Guide
30 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Sudanese cuisine tells a story of a country rich in history, culture, and tradition. It’s a blend of African, Arab, and even Ottoman influences that come together to create flavorful, hearty dishes. Yet, like much of Sudan, food culture has been deeply …
Baguio Smoking Ban – The Ghost of Duterte
30 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Baguio, a city famous for its cooler climate, stunning views, and pine-scented air, has recently become a battleground for smokers. With a growing number of cities worldwide introducing smoking bans to improve public health and reduce secondhand smoke …
The White House in Baguio – Fine Dining With Ghosts
30 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Baguio’s most famous haunted house is the Laperal White House. A place of ghost stories and dark history, it now serves as an upscale French restaurant. Formerly this was a place we merely stopped for a photo, now we not only go full guided tour, but b …
Guide to Port Sudan -YPT Style
30 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
YPT have now run our first trip to Port Sudan, with the city now being the gateway for visiting this fascinating country. Yet while it is the only place (currently) open, that does not mean this historic city is without a lot of its own charms. Now aft …
Visiting The Real Red Sea Diving Resort in Port Sudan
28 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Visiting Port Sudan in our inaugural search trip threw up a lot of curveballs, chief among them being the actual site of the real Red Sea Diving Resort. But, before you think “oh that sounds nice” the “real” Red Sea Diving Resort was part of an elabora …
Visiting Suakin Guide – Port Sudan
28 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Suakin, or Sawakin was formerly the most important port in Sudan, as well as one of the main trade routes between Africa and the wider world. Alas politics got in the way and it is no longer trade hub, instead becoming one of the most important tourist …
The YPT Guangdong Guide 2025
28 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Often overlooked when it comes to visiting China if nothing else because of its huge levels of development and density of people. In actuality visiting Guangdong is not just essential if you want to understand China, but also a really rewarding experie …
How To Get Paid To Travel in 2025
28 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Are you one of the millions of people who dream of getting paid to travel in 2025? The good news is, it’s not all that hard to do. The bad news is that while it’s not impossible, it will take a lot of effort and doesn’t come easy. If that sounds a bit …
Exploring The Slums of Manila
28 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
While it is tempting to openly focus on the paradise elements of the Philippines in truth the nation is filled with a lot of poverty, poverty which is exemplified by the Slums of Manila. Yet while almost 50 percent of the capitals 11 million people liv …
