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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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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 …
Kigali Genocide Memorial: The Essential Guide to Rwanda’s 1994 Genocide
31 March 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
There are few places in the world where history feels as unavoidable, as it does at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Sitting on a quiet hillside in the Gisozi district of Kigali, the memorial is both a museum and the final resting place for over 250,000 v …
Gishora Drummers of Burundi: 5 powerful reasons to experience the Royal Drum Tradition
30 March 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
Located just outside Gitega, the Gishora Drummers Sanctuary is the most complete surviving royal drum site in Burundi. It preserves a tradition that predates colonial rule and was once central to the functioning of the Burundian monarchy. Here are the …
Full Overview of the incredible 3 Uganda UNESCO World Heritage Sites
29 March 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
Uganda is rarely approached through its heritage, yet the Uganda UNESCO World Heritage Sites provide a precise framework for understanding the country beyond wildlife. Each site corresponds to a different layer of Ugandan identity, pre-colonial politic …
