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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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China Arrival Card Online: A Complete Guide 2025
13 November 2025 / by Steven Zhang
In recent years, China has made steady efforts to attract more foreign visitors and investors. The government has been simplifying entry procedures and improving travel facilities. As of 20 November 2025, foreign travellers planning to visit China can …
Attending the 2025 World Travel Market in London
10 November 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite our role within the travel industry, and adventure travel in particular, we have not yet attended a World Travel Market or anything similar. Why? Principally because we were too busy, but also in part because we always assumed these events were …
What Is A Keffiyeh And Where Do They Come From? The Scarf from 3100 BCE
10 November 2025 / by Caitlin Graham
The keffiyeh is a headscarf typically worn in the Middle East that celebrates the connection between communities and their land. The keffiyeh can tell you where a person is from based on the colour, pattern and the local name. Keffiyeh actually origina …
Time in Xinjiang Explained: What Time is it in Xinjiang?
10 November 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Xinjiang lies in the far northwest of China and is the country’s largest province. When you arrive there – especially in the south – you might not feel like you’re still in China, despite the Chinese characters on every shop sign. Beyond the difference …
Whats it like to be an Expat in Port Moresby
8 November 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
While there are a fair number of expats in Port Moresby, that does not mean it’s an easy city to live in. Safety, ease of living, and cost all make it a challenging place to call home. Most expats in Port Moresby come from diplomatic, NGO, or high-end …
Currency of Papua New Guinea – The Kina
7 November 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
With its abbundance of natural resaources, the currency of Papua New Guineanamely the Kina not only used to give the USD a run for its money (no pun intended), but was also one of the strongest in teh region. Alas poor goevrnance, correuption and sinta …
How to Cross from Guyana to Suriname by ferry (October 2025)
7 November 2025 / by Sara Costa
Traveling across borders can sometimes feel complicated, but if you’re heading from Guyana to Suriname, it doesn’t have to be stressful. YPT’s been running our Guyanas Tour for years, and we’ve learned a few tricks to make the journey smooth and straig …
Is Tbilisi a business hub?
5 November 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Is Tbilisi a business hub, or at least becoming one? Well, yes it kind of is, which if you follow the many creators who cover the best offshore places and where to do business, you might already know about. But how much of this is real, how much is hyp …
