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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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How do YPT plan research trips and can I join?
22 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
One question I now regularly get asked is “How do YPT plan research trips and can I join one?” Well, in answer to the first question, no two research trips are the same, and number two, yes, people can join, but under differing and specific circumstanc …
Wayaobu Revolutionary Site – Yan’an Guide 2026
21 January 2026 / by Steven Zhang
The Wayaobu Revolutionary Site is located in the northern part of Yan’an. It is part of Zichang City under Yan’an. It is an important revolutionary red base. Wayaobu is closely linked to a decision that reshaped the path of the Chinese Revolution forev …
25 Hidden Gem Places to Visit in 2026
17 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Having already written my places to avoid visiting in 2026, I have decided to flip it on its head and do 25 hidden gems you really should visit in 2026. Why in 2026 I hear the masses scream? Well for a number of reasons, such as potential future indepe …
Liangjiahe Revolutionary Site – Yan’an Guide 2026
15 January 2026 / by Steven Zhang
Beyond Yan’an’s iconic revolutionary headquarters lies Liangjiahe Revolutionary Site, a quiet village in the loess hills of northern Shaanxi with a special place in China’s modern history. In today’s China, Liangjiahe Revolutionary Site holds a level o …
How to get from Port Moresby to Jayapura
11 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
For the initiated there are actually two countries called Papua namely the independent state of Papua New Guinea and the occupied West Papua (aka Republic of West Papua). Both share the same languages, ethnicities and indeed cultures, with Port Moresby …
5 Of The Most Historically Significant Sites ISIS Tried To Destroy In Syria And Iraq
10 January 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
ISIS did a lot of destruction in Syria and Iraq. Notably, they were unfortunately able to destroy some of the worlds richest archeological and religious sites. Below is an unfinished list of UNESCO sites ISIS tried to destroy (emphasis on tried to). Wh …
Experiencing An Incredible Chaldean Christmas Eve Mass in Baghdad – 24 December 2025
6 January 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
It was an honor that for Christmas Eve 2025, our YPT Christmas In Iraq tour group were invited to attend Chaldean Christmas Eve mass in Baghdad. After many years of war, the Christian community in Iraq have become, understandably, relatively insular. M …
Hugo Chávez The Guy Before Maduro
5 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
To understand Venezuela today and the context in which Nicolás Maduro came to power, you need to start with Hugo Chávez. He was the man who transformed the country, reshaped its politics, and created a movement that still dominates Venezuelan society. …
Staying at the Loloata Resort in Port Moresby
5 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
As the experts in all things travel to PNG and Port Moresby, we are always looking for more things to do in the capital, which is what let me to try the Loloata Resort. Located just on the outskirts of the capital and indeed a boat ride away to the isl …
