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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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The Shocking Japan Airlines Flight 351 Hijacking Incident
26 March 2026 / by Steven Zhang
On 31 March 1970, the famous Japan Airlines Flight 351 Incident happened. It is perhaps one of the most well known hijacking cases in the history of aviation – nine members of the Japanese Red Army used fake guns and a fake bomb to seize a Boeing 727 a …
The Azande Kingdom of South Sudan
25 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While the Republic of South Sudan is famously the world’s newest republic, as in it does not have a king, it is full of a whole hotchpotch of tribes, some of which follow the royal way of thinking. One of these is the Azande Kingdom, which was not only …
Former Countries – Senegambia
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT we do love a former country, particularly one with a weird past, so we just had to write about Senegambia. If you have never heard of Senegambia, or rather the Senegambia Confederation, we will give you a quick minute to guess what it might have …
Money in Ivory Coast What You Need to Know
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Talking about money in Ivory Coast is simple: cash rules everything. If you turn up expecting cards to work everywhere, you are going to have a bad day. Money in Ivory Coast runs daily life. Whether you are in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, or a small village …
Money in Liberia What You Need to Know
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Talking about money in Liberia is not like talking about cash in London, Paris, or New York. It is rough, practical, and very much part of survival. Whether you are in Monrovia, Gbarnga, or some roadside village along the St. Paul River, you quickly le …
Surviving Money in South Sudan 2026 Guide
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Visiting South Sudan is a real eye-opener—there’s no place like it on earth. But hows the money in South Sudan? Well, that’s a different story. Let’s just say that the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) is a bit of a mess. At the time of writing, you’re lookin …
Money in The Gambia What You Need to Know
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Talking about money in The Gambia is not like talking about cash in London or Paris, and if you come in expecting cards, contactless, and everything just working then you are going to have a bad time. This is a place where cash still rules everything, …
10 Best things to do in Luanda
20 March 2026 / by Sara Costa
Set on the Atlantic coast, Luanda is a city that often surprises first-time visitors. It’s a busy, fast-growing capital with modern towers and heavy traffic, but once you start exploring, you notice how much history and culture are woven into the city. …
Former Residence of Li Dazhao – Beijing Guide 2026
19 March 2026 / by Steven Zhang
When people mention the Communist Party of China, most think of Mao Zedong, and some even believe that he founded it. In fact, Li Dazhao was one of its true founders. In Beijing, there is a former residence of Li Dazhao where you can learn about his li …
