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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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Afghanistan eVisa Guide – In March 2026
17 March 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
The current government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has just launched, for the first time in the nations history an eVisa platform. The New eVisa platform removes the need to attend a consulate in person (such as Peshawar in Pakistan or Dubai …
The Knock John Fort Guide
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
If you have more than a passing interest in World War 2 Forts then you will know about Knock John. If on the other hand you do not and have not, then strap yourself in and get ready for a truly whacky tale. And not just a slightly whacky tale, but a st …
Former Countries – The Saar Republic
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While much much lesser known than East Germany and West Germany, the former Third Reich was actually smashed into a whole heap of pieces. This included a third bit of Germany, the Saarland, or Saar Republic, that would eventually go back into the Feder …
How to navigate the German Internal Border
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While much lesser known than the former east‑west Berlin Cold War border, there was of course a huge border between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. And while much of this has disappeared since reunification, there ar …
The best of Tuvan Cuisine
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Tuvan cuisine is the kind of food that hits you with simplicity and brutality. It comes from a place where winters are harsh, animals are your lifeline, and every meal is about survival as much as taste. You will find yourself eating meat in every form …
17 Best Pacific Island Foods to try
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Every year YPT run multiple trips to the least visited countries of the Pacific Islands, which means we know a thing or two about the food of the region. Chief among this knowledge being that the food is bloody good. With this in mind we’ve decided to …
The Juba Yam Hotel
14 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While we park the majority of our guests at the Quality Hotel in downtown Juba, our next favorite, particularly for those who want to upgrade is the Juba Yam Hotel. Located a mere 5 minutes walk to Juba International Airport, not only does the Yam offe …
Who Are the Tuareg?
14 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
The Tuareg are one of the Sahara’s most recognisable peoples. Known as the “Blue People of the Sahara” for their indigo robes and veiled faces, they have lived for centuries in one of the harshest environments on earth. But the Tuareg are far more than …
