North Korea’s 20×10 Policy, introduced in 2024, represents one of the boldest domestic development strategies the country has undertaken in decades. The principle behind it is straightforward: develop 20 counties each year for the next 10 years. These …

At YPT, we’re all about bold adventures, forgotten islands, and going where few have gone before. One such destination, almost mythical in its remoteness, is Jan Mayen, an icy volcanic island in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. So where is Jan Mayen, ca …

What is Vkusno i Tochka? Vkusno i Tochka (Вкусно – и точка), which translates to “Tasty and That’s It,” is the rebranded successor to McDonald’s in Russia, introduced after the global fast-food giant exited the Russian market in 2022. As the McDonald’s …

On 4th June 2025, a new “Trump Travel Ban” was announced, under which President Donald Trump has effectively banned nationals from 13 countries and imposed severe restrictions on travellers from six others. As is often the case with developments like t …

If you want an insanely good night out combined with some unapologetic midget mayhem then Ringside Manila truly does take some beating. Located right in the heart of one of Manila’s many red light districts this place is the very definition of only in …

Who was Cheburashka? The beloved fictional character appeared during the Soviet era captivating children and adults alike. Cheburashka appeared in children’s books and later on television. The adored character was created by the Russian writer and poet …

Imagine spending 20 years living in a pitch-black, bottomless underground cave, sealed off from the outside world and wiped off the map. No, this isn’t a story about moles or prehistoric times. This was life in Chongqing, China, during the 1970s. This …

After years of anticipation and delays, North Korea’s much-discussed Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort looks ready to open its doors. Satellite images from earlier this year, first noted by 38 North, show the final touches being put in place. Seating is set up …

So you’ve booked a spot on one of our expeditions to Antarctica, Greenland or Tristan da Cunha. Adventure awaits: roaring waves, distant horizons, cold beers on deck… and then, it hits. That gut-churning misery known as seasickness. But what is seasick …