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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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SAGA Holidays Insist on Coronavirus Vaccine for All Travelers
January 27, 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
SAGA Holidays insist on coronavirus vaccine for all travelers. SAGA, a group who offer holiday and cruise packages for older people, have announced they will insist all travelers are vaccinated before traveling with them. These are certainly strange ti …
YPT Newsletter 26th January 2021
January 27, 2021 / by YPT Team
Dear Pioneers, Today we want to put the spotlight on two incredible West African nations that have reopened to tourism and undoubtedly deserve to be on your must-see travel list for 2021. Often overlooked by travellers to Africa, Mali and Burkina Faso …
YPT Newsletter 19th January 2021
January 27, 2021 / by YPT Team
Dear Pioneers, In 2021 we have three extraordinary expeditions planned for the latter half of the year that are now open for early bookings. These three tours are without a doubt our most anticipated for this year and places are already going fast for …
Mauritania Travel Guide
January 27, 2021 / by Iris Andradottir
Introduction Although many of us tend to look at countries that are generally off the beaten track, travellers often fail to consider the countries in West Africa for their next destination. So if you’re interested in nomadic hospitality or the longest …
Underrated Finland – 10 Things You Need to Check Out!
January 25, 2021 / by Joel Vostok
Finland is among the most northern and geographically remote countries in the world. Whilst not in Eastern Europe, it is a mix between beautiful and wild nature, modern architecture, unique language, and amazing cuisine! But there are many underrated F …
YPT Morocco Map
January 25, 2021 / by Matthew Brook
The Kingdom of Morocco has been a mystifying travel destination of travelers for many generations. This North African Kingdom is in a snug location right between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Morocco borders Spain, Algeria, and Mauritania. …
What is Karakalpakstan?
January 23, 2021 / by Eilidh Crowley
Introduction Like the name would suggest, Karakalpakstan is literally the land inhabited by the Karakalpaks. But where is it? And who are these Karakalpaks? And why should I go there? Where is Karakalpakstan? It’s the region in the west of Uzbekistan, …
What are the Stan Countries?
January 23, 2021 / by John McGovern
Introduction Who are the Stan countries? You will hear lots of talk about the Stans, not Stan Laurel, or other men named Stan you understand. We are talking about the Stan countries. The seven Stans in particular. There are 7 countries with Stan at the …
What to look forward to when North Korea reopens for tourism
January 21, 2021 / by Rowan Beard
On January 22nd 2020 the North Korean government made a daring decision to be the first country in the world to close their borders to all incoming travellers to prevent any possible spread of COVID-19 to the country. Whilst at the time this sort …
