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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours blog about everything North Korea, and all of our other special off the beaten the track destinations.
Since starting in 2008 we have seen blogging about North Korea and our other great destinations as a great way to engage with our customers and to show the world a slice of life in the great destinations we visit.
Due to the mass amount of great content we create, as well as receive from our Pioneers we have since started our travel lifestyle magazine “The Young Pioneer”.
We’re always looking for contributors to our sites, so feel free to browse through our blogs, and , get in touch if you’d like to write for us.
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5 best things to do in Rason
August 18, 2019 / by Lee Parry
Rason is the Special Economic Zone of North Korea that, if you believe the hype, will be a city of 2 million thriving businessmen within the next ten years. Whilst abstaining from comment on that particular claim, we will say that it’s definitely a YPT …
The Hummers of Rason
August 18, 2019 / by Lee Parry
Rason is a special economic zone (SEZ) located in the north-east of North Korea. Being an SEZ means it plays by different rules to the rest of the country, and it’s a very unique little corner of the DPRK. One major difference is that it operates outsi …
An Insider’s Guide to Egypt’s 7 Most Popular Landmarks
August 16, 2019 / by Lee Parry
What do you think of when someone says Egypt? Obviously, the Pyramids will come to mind. Perhaps the Nile River, the longest in the world? Or how about the Pharaohs of Egypt, many whose tombs have been discovered and great riches unearthed. In a countr …
Festivals in Transnistria: 4 of the best
August 16, 2019 / by Lee Parry
Transnistria is a land we know and love. YPT have been pioneering travel there for almost a decade and have experienced almost everything it has to offer. The rebel republic broke away from Moldova as the USSR fell and today stands as a land where the …
Who are the Yaghnobi?
August 16, 2019 / by Lee Parry
After travelling around the North Caucasus and meeting the various tribes – or Tieps – who inhabit the mountains there, I became fascinated by cultures and tribes who have, in the face of war, oppression and displacement, managed to maintain their anci …
Five Dark History Locations in the Balkans
August 16, 2019 / by Lee Parry
On our annual action-packed Balkan Badlands tour, we tour the fascinating Balkan Peninsula from Croatia to Albania taking in 5 countries in 12 days. In contrast to the warm-hearted and friendly people of the region, the history of the Balkans is harsh …
Gringo: the remarkable true story of a US fugitive
August 16, 2019 / by Lee Parry
Gringo, by Dan “Tito” Davis, is one of the most remarkable adventure stories of our time! 345+ Amazon reviews can’t be wrong. Living legend Dan “Tito” Davis is a true survivor. From growing up in a small town in South Dakota to making big money in the …
How to Travel Legally from Kosovo to Serbia
August 14, 2019 / by Gareth
I write this article – painfully on August 11th, 2019 as I have just had to go through this. This is the most up to date information on travel to Serbia from Kosovo. The Basics Serbia DO NOT RECOGNISE KOSOVO. Therefore you cannot ENTER Kosovo and then …
News Update: Travelling to the USA after a tour in North Korea
August 13, 2019 / by John McGovern
One question we are often asked is “will I still be able to go to America after a trip to North Korea?” Up until now the answer has been yes, no problem. However, the USA will now not allow visa-free access to anybody who has travelled to the DPRK sinc …
Pyongyang Korean Language Study Tour (Part 3)
August 8, 2019 / by pierdoyon
With YPT’s Troy Collings embarking on our second Pyongyang Korean Language Study Tour for an entire month of intensive study in Pyongyang, here’s part three of his updates on this unique way to experience the DPRK. Going to Mt Paektu This wee …
