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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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Swastika: Symbol of Prosperity and Good Fortune
28 April 2025 / by Andy Khong
The Swastika is one of the most recognizable and misunderstood symbols in the world. Its meaning and connotations have been distorted over time, leading to widespread bans and restrictions on its use. However, the Swastika has a rich and complex histor …
Pomelo: The Giant Citrus Fruit
27 April 2025 / by Andy Khong
Pomelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) is the largest citrus fruit in the world, often weighing between 1-2 kilograms (2.2-4.4 pounds), and sometimes even more. Known for its thick, spongy rind and sweet, slightly tart flesh, pomelo is revered for it …
What is the food like on our Grand South Atlantic Cruise, the world’s longest no-resupply cruise?
24 April 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
When you sign up for our Grand South Atlantic Cruise, you know you’re in for something extraordinary. Five weeks at sea, no stops to restock, and a route that takes you from Ushuaia to Cape Verde, with landings in South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and S …
Republic of Molossia: America’s Quirkiest Micronation
24 April 2025 / by Andy Khong
Tucked away in the Nevada desert, just outside the town of Dayton, lies one of the most unusual travel destinations in the United States — the Republic of Molossia. It’s a tiny, self-declared nation that covers just over an acre of land, but what it la …
Celestial Army: Tata Gonda Religious Movement
24 April 2025 / by Andy Khong
The Tata Gonda religious movement, also known as the Celestial Army, is a unique religious community founded by the Congolese prophet Tata Gonda Wasilua. Emerging in 1989 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC*), the movement blends elements of Afric …
Conch Republic: A Quirky Nation Within a Nation
24 April 2025 / by Andy Khong
Located at the southernmost tip of the continental United States lies Key West, a vibrant island city known for its sunsets, parties, and laid-back lifestyle. But beyond the tourism and tropical beauty lies a tale of humorous rebellion and spirited ind …
Chairman Mao’s Legacy in Cuisine: The Great Red Culinary Journey from Shaoshan and Yan’an to Beijing
24 April 2025 / by Steven Zhang
When thinking of Mao Zedong, people often picture the revolutionary leader, the strategist, the founder of modern China. But few consider his lasting imprint on something as everyday and intimate as food. In China, cuisine is never just about flavour. …
The YPT Angeles City Guide
22 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
While definitely not a standard YPT destination this is somewhere that we pass through on our Extreme Philippines Tour, thus meaning we feel it deserves an Angeles City Guide. We take a look to see if there is more to the city than its moniker as a nig …
Understanding The Provinces of China
18 April 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Provinces of China. It sounds straightforward enough, but this is China we are talking about. Nothing here is ever that simple. Sure, there are provinces, but then you have municipalities, autonomous regions, special administrative regions, and autonom …
