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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.
You can also check out our sister publication YPT Life.
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How to get a Transnistrian Visa
14 March 2020 / by Joel Vostok
After running tours there for ten years, it’s no secret that Transnistria is one of our favourite countries (that technically doesn’t exist). After breaking away from Moldova in a civil war during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Transnistria exists t …
What does the Ukrainian Flag Mean
14 March 2020 / by Joel Vostok
As part of our series on flags of post-Soviet countries and the popularity of our Russian Flag blog, we decided to focus our next installment on the Ukrainian flag. Ukraine is a country we know well, and after pioneering our groundbreaking Chernobyl to …
Tours to Moldova
14 March 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Moldova, the not so proud owner of the titles of Europe’s poorest and least visited country, has been a staple country on our Soviet Tours calendar for almost a decade and we certainly know our way around this fascinating country. Home to the rebel rep …
5 epic attractions in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
14 March 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Home to our Soviet Europe office, Bulgaria is a country we know and love. Having traveled extensively around the country, we feel it is extremely underrated in terms of the huge amount of history, Communist-era relics and incredible food that is on off …
Ultimate Palawan Guide
13 March 2020 / by Gareth Johnson
Palawan has become one of the ultimate destinations for adventurous travelers and nature lovers alike. Known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and towering limestone cliffs, it’s no wonder Palawan has earned the title of “Best Island in t …
Nampo Petrol Clam BBQ
13 March 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
Nampo petrol clam BBQ is without a doubt the most unique and quintessential DPRK culinary experience available and no visit to the west coast port town of Nampo is complete without trying this very North Korean way of preparing clam BBQ. As you can pro …
The Boy General
13 March 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
The Boy General is an extremely famous tale and cartoon from North Korea. Here’s our take on things. While people do not immediately think of animated cartoon shows when thinking of North Korea, North Korea has quite a few domestically produced animate …
Taedong River – DPRK Guide
13 March 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
Introduction The Taedong River (대동강) is a river in southern North Korea that runs through Pyongyang City and is one of the five longest rivers on the Korean Peninsula. The Taedong river starts in the Nangim Mountain range located in South Hamgyong Prov …
The Definitive Guide to the Russian Flag – History, Meaning, & Colors
12 March 2020 / by Joel Vostok
When it comes to the Russian flag, this country has seen a lot of changes. From the majestic flag of Russian Tsardom to the striking, gold, and blood-red banner flag of the Soviet Union, it’s safe to say that Russians know how to make a flag! Through c …
