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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.
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Press Release – Young Pioneer Tours Sponsors Historic OFC Forum Debut for Kiribati Island Football Federation
10 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
In a landmark development for football in the Pacific Islands, Young Pioneer Tours, in partnership with Unchartered Football, Stingz, and Giordano, has sponsored the attendance of Eriati Reebo, Chairman of the Kiribati Island Football Federation, at th …
Federal Subjects of India in 2025
10 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
India’s story is told not just through its famous monuments or cities, but through its vast patchwork of diverse regions. The federal subjects of India represent a complex tapestry of history, culture, and governance. These are the 28 states and 8 unio …
The Ultimate Kampot Guide 2025
9 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Kampot Guide 2025 brings you into one of the most laid-back and peculiar corners of Cambodia. Colonial ruins line the streets, the river drifts slow like the town itself, and pepper is taken more seriously than most religions. Whether you came here cha …
Wa State: Myanmar’s De Facto Communist Region and Its Unique Path
9 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Wa State is one of the most intriguing and lesser-known autonomous regions in Myanmar. Nestled along the rugged border with China, this self-governed territory operates with a significant degree of independence from the central government in Naypyidaw. …
North Korea’s 20×10 Policy: Rural Regeneration on an Unprecedented Scale
9 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
North Korea’s 20×10 Policy, introduced in 2024, represents one of the boldest domestic development strategies the country has undertaken in decades. The principle behind it is straightforward: develop 20 counties each year for the next 10 years. These …
Where is Jan Mayen and the best way to visit it in 2025
8 June 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
At YPT, we’re all about bold adventures, forgotten islands, and going where few have gone before. One such destination, almost mythical in its remoteness, is Jan Mayen, an icy volcanic island in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. So where is Jan Mayen, ca …
Russia’s New McDonald’s – What is Vkusno i Tochka? Best 2025 Guide
7 June 2025 / by Ravi Mistry
What is Vkusno i Tochka? Vkusno i Tochka (Вкусно – и точка), which translates to “Tasty and That’s It,” is the rebranded successor to McDonald’s in Russia, introduced after the global fast-food giant exited the Russian market in 2022. As the McDonald’s …
What Does New Trump Travel Ban Mean For Tourism?
5 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
On 4th June 2025, a new “Trump Travel Ban” was announced, under which President Donald Trump has effectively banned nationals from 13 countries and imposed severe restrictions on travellers from six others. As is often the case with developments like t …
Ringside Manila Midgets Madness and Mayhem
5 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you want an insanely good night out combined with some unapologetic midget mayhem then Ringside Manila truly does take some beating. Located right in the heart of one of Manila’s many red light districts this place is the very definition of only in …
