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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28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
For a long time, with the ongoing war in Yemen, it was unthinkable to visit the country and the archipelago of Socotra of which the reputation is already well established, was off-limit. With the new flights linking Cairo to Socotra with Yemenia Airlin …
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
The Republic of Sudan used to be the biggest country of Africa before the separation with South Sudan and so it is no wonder that it is riddled with interesting things to see and do. The fact that it has one of the world’s most ancient history and that …
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
When it comes to accommodation in Socotra, there isn’t much choice but chances are you aren’t here for the hotels! At the moment, Summerland Hotel is the best hotel of Socotra, located in Hadibo, the biggest city of the Socotra Archipelago, it is also, …
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
Hadibo is the main city of Socotra and currently the only place where foreigners can find accommodation that is not camping or homestays. At the moment, the city only has two hotels which can be used. Those two hotels are right next to each other. This …
28 November 2019 / by Pier Doyon
Socotra has always been a prized destination for travelers. It’s outlandish flora, gorgeous beaches and dramatic mountains really have everything to charm anyone. Needless to say, it is also of great attraction for those who want to visit Yemen, but do …
22 November 2019 / by Troy Collings
As a tourist, your options for buying a suit in North Korea are limited for now to a few options. If you’re looking for North Korean suits, you can buy them in Kwanbok Department store or at the Rason Market. For Western-style suits, you are better off …
21 November 2019 / by Nicolas Platt
Young Pioneer Tours recently went on one of our most epic adventures to date by visiting the famous “no man’s land of Bir Tawil. The trip was extremely interesting, for several reasons, but perhaps mostly for what we learned about the place. Here are t …
20 November 2019 / by Nicolas Platt
After 5 games North Korea sits 4th in Group H, but still in with a chance of qualifying. A 1-0 win away to Sri Lanka and a 2-0 win at home to Lebanon left the DPRK with maximum points from their first two games, but a 0-0 draw in their infamous match a …
20 November 2019 / by Nicolas Platt
Video Games and North Korea are two things that are not typically associated very closely with each other. While the like’s of Xbox, Playstation and online gaming have not broken into the country yet, that does not mean North Korea is totally devoid of …