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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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Whats it like watching Rugby League in Papua New Guinea
28 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
When it comes to big events with plenty of atmosphere watching Rugby League in Papua New Guinea, particularly the PNGNRL Grand Final, certainly takes some beating. Taking place at the end of the season, with this years Grand Final taking place 2 days b …
Ultimate Shinjuku Guide 2026
26 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you love Japan and Tokyo then chances are that you really get a kick out of Shinjuku. And that is because not only is this the capital of the capital of Japan for fun, but also all the weird idiosyncrasies that make the country so special. And this …
Celebrating the 50th Birthday of Papua New Guinea
26 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Having run tours for the national day of PNG for many years we knew that the 50th Birthday of Papua New Guinea would be a big deal. Therefore we arranged not just a tour that would do national day and the Goroka festival, but also one that would quite …
The Vanimo Guide
20 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite being such a strategically important border city between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, fairly few people visit the Papuan city of Vanimo. And it turns out that this is a real shame as not only is it a bit of a beach paradise, but it is also o …
The Wewak Guide
20 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Located on the Papuan coast, at the mouth of the Sepik River, Wewak is not just the capital of East Sepik Province, but also an important hub for anyone exploring the Sepik region. That though is not to say the place is without its problems. Wewak is o …
Tambok Berlin Sorong – West Papua
11 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you plan to travel Raja Ampat in West Papua then there is a decent chance you might find yourself in Sorong. The bad news is that there is not all that much to do here. The good news is that there is a place called Tambok Berlin, or the Berlin Wall, …
How To Cross Overland from West Papua To Papua New Guinea
11 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
For the first time YPT have crossed overland from West Papua to Papua New Guinea as part of our Papua Overland tour, and overall it went pretty swimmingly. So, good in fact that we already have tours taking this route planned for next year. That though …
Monastery of Tibet: Tashilunpo Monastery Ultimate Guide 2026
10 September 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Tashilunpo Monastery, which we consider one of the most worthwhile monasteries to visit in Tibet, is located in Shigatse and has served as the residence of successive Panchen Lamas. Known as the heart of Tsang, the monastery is also home to the world’s …
Techo International Airport Opens Amid Debate but with High Hopes for Cambodia
10 September 2025 / by Nathan James
Techo International Airport officially opened on 9th September 2025, ending 66 years of commercial flights at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). The new airport is expected to draw attention from both tourists and businesses, giving a boost to Cam …
