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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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How to apply for Venezuela eVisa
14 April 2026 / by Sara Costa
The Venezuelan government has launched a new electronic visa (eVisa) system for foreign nationals applying for tourist and business visas. The updated system is designed to modernise immigration procedures by reducing administrative steps, eliminating …
Chiku, Sapota, Sapodilla, Sawo, or Lamood: Tropical Fruit That Travels Under Many Names
14 April 2026 / by Andy Khong
In the world of travel, some discoveries arrive not as grand landmarks or dramatic landscapes, but as quiet, sensory revelations. The Chiku, also known as Sapota, Sapodilla, Sawo, and Lamood – is one such delight. Modest in appearance yet rich in chara …
Slowjamastan: Desert Dream of a Self-Made Nation
11 April 2026 / by Andy Khong
In a remote stretch of desert in Imperial County (Southern California), along a lonely highway, a sign rises from the sand announcing entry into a country that officially does not exist. Welcome to Slowjamastan – a whimsical yet surprisingly sophistica …
A Complete Aleppo Guide – One Of The Most Incredible and Oldest Cities On Earth, Dating Back To 5000 BC!
8 April 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
Aleppo, Syria is one of the world’s oldest cities, dating back to 5000 BC, or the 3rd millennium. Since Aleppo has seen the rise and fall of empires throughout its history, and in more recent times, it has faced severe destruction during the civil war. …
Why Are All the Cars in Ashgabat White?
6 April 2026 / by Anna Golmen
When visiting Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, one of the first things you’ll notice is that the roads look… a bit different. Not just because of the huge, often empty, multi-lane boulevards stretching across the city. If you spot some rare traff …
Al-Nofara – the oldest cafe in Syria
6 April 2026 / by Anna Golmen
Syria is home to some of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and despite more than a decade of conflict that has left much of its historic architecture in ruins, there is one hidden gem in Damascus that has remained untouch …
A Short History of Afrin Syria – The Complex Cosmopolitan Region From The 16th Century
2 April 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
The region of Afrin Syria became a contested and sought after area during the Syrian Civil War. Prior to the war, Afrin Syria was a cosmopolitan haven in the beautiful and scenic Afrin region, bordering Turkey to the North. This article offers a brief …
The 5 Largest Mosques In The World And How to Visit Them
1 April 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, including by birth rate into muslim households as well as by rate of conversion. With over almost two billion muslim in the world, across Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa and beyond. With such a signifi …
How Did Qatar Become So Powerful In 2026 Given It’s Small Size and Population?
1 April 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
Qatar is a small geographical country in the Persian Gulf with a local population of just 300,000 – 350,000, Qatar is one of the youngest modern states and the second smallest behind Bahrain. Many may wonder how did Qatar become so powerful? Qatar has …
