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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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Carpets of Iran: Threads of Culture, Art, and Identity
14 February 2026 / by Yvonne Lin
Few things say “Iran” quite like its carpets. For over 2,500 years, Persians haven’t just been weaving rugs — they’ve been weaving stories. A Persian carpet isn’t just something under your feet; it’s something you experience. Every knot reflects the co …
Discovering the Langsat Fruit
12 February 2026 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong A Hidden Jewel of South-East Asia When you think of tropical fruits in South-East Asia, durians, mangosteens, rambutans, pomelos, snake fruit, and jackfruit usually come to mind. But tucked away in the vibrant markets and roadside stalls …
Küştdepdi: Exploring Turkmenistan’s Ancient Ritual Dance
12 February 2026 / by Yvonne Lin
Turkmenistan’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage traditions are not museum pieces or staged performances — they are living, breathing parts of daily life, and two of the best examples are traditional clothing and the ritual dance Küştdepdi. Tradition …
Ashgabat: The World’s Most Guinness World Record-Holding Capital
8 February 2026 / by Yvonne Lin
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital – Ashgabat, is unlike any other city on earth. Over the past two decades it has been deliberately shaped not just as a capital, but as a record-holding showcase. White marble dominates the skyline, monumental symbolism …
Top Skiing Destinations In The Middle East 2026
6 February 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
When thinking of the Middle East, the flat plains of Iraq or arid deserts of the empty quarter come to the forefront of many people’s minds – enjoying a recreational skiing holiday seems bizarre and frankly not possible. However there are many more pla …
Zichang City Ultimate Guide – Yan’an Guide 2026
6 February 2026 / by Steven Zhang
Zichang is a county-level city in central Shaanxi Province in China. You may never have heard of this place before. Zichang played an important role in the Chinese revolutionary period. It has a special place in modern Chinese history. If you want to e …
APOPO Center – The Hero Rats of Cambodia
5 February 2026 / by Sara Costa
Most people associate rats with fear or disgust. Very few know that in Cambodia, some of them are actually saving lives. Since the Cambodian Civil War and the Khmer Rouge period, the country has been left with a deadly legacy: hidden landmines and unex …
