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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8 February 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Yanji is a energetic city located near the China-North Korea border. Here, you can experience the striking blend of traditional Korean ethnic culture and China’s modern development. One of the most visually captivating landmarks in Yanji is the Yanji W …
8 February 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you’re traveling through Cambodia, you might assume that your trusty Visa or Mastercard will get you by. Think again. Cash may still be king in the provinces, but in cities like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, QR Code in Cambodia have become the dominant …
6 February 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Planning a trip to Iran? Before setting foot on this mysterious and enchanting land, it’s essential to know what time it is in Iran. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the unique and distinctive time in Iran. Tab …
5 February 2025 / by Steven Zhang
With the exciting news of the Rason Special Economic Zone of North Korea reopening to tourists, the country’s tourism is steadily getting back on track. Currently, for non-Russian travellers, the Quanhe – Wonjong border in Yanbian, China, is the only g …
5 February 2025 / by Steven Zhang
If you travel to North Korea, there’s one statement you’ll definitely hear: the Korean nation has a 5,000-year history. Ever wondered where this 5,000-year timeline begins? In this blog, we’ll dive into the foundation myth of Korea’s first kingdom and …
3 February 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
When people think about North Korea, they usually focus on its politics, its leader, or its nuclear weapons. But one of the most commonly searched questions on the internet is surprisingly simple: how big is North Korea? Well, let’s dive into the geogr …
3 February 2025 / by Ravi Mistry
INDIA-RUSSIA RELATIONS What is the special relationship? The special relationship is a term widely used between the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) to refer to their close political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and historical ties. W …
2 February 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Russia-DPRK relations are often overshadowed by Pyongyang’s ties with China, but the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang is long-standing and, at times, surprisingly resilient. While not always at the forefront of geopolitics, Russia has played a …
2 February 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, and at the heart of it all was one man: Genghis Khan. Born as Temujin in the harsh Mongolian steppes, his rise from an outcast to the ruler of the known world is the stuff of legend. …