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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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Surviving Money in South Sudan 2026 Guide
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Visiting South Sudan is a real eye-opener—there’s no place like it on earth. But hows the money in South Sudan? Well, that’s a different story. Let’s just say that the South Sudanese Pound (SSP) is a bit of a mess. At the time of writing, you’re lookin …
Money in The Gambia What You Need to Know
24 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Talking about money in The Gambia is not like talking about cash in London or Paris, and if you come in expecting cards, contactless, and everything just working then you are going to have a bad time. This is a place where cash still rules everything, …
10 Best things to do in Luanda
20 March 2026 / by Sara Costa
Set on the Atlantic coast, Luanda is a city that often surprises first-time visitors. It’s a busy, fast-growing capital with modern towers and heavy traffic, but once you start exploring, you notice how much history and culture are woven into the city. …
Former Residence of Li Dazhao – Beijing Guide 2026
19 March 2026 / by Steven Zhang
When people mention the Communist Party of China, most think of Mao Zedong, and some even believe that he founded it. In fact, Li Dazhao was one of its true founders. In Beijing, there is a former residence of Li Dazhao where you can learn about his li …
Afghanistan eVisa Guide – In March 2026
17 March 2026 / by Caitlin Graham
The current government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has just launched, for the first time in the nations history an eVisa platform. The New eVisa platform removes the need to attend a consulate in person (such as Peshawar in Pakistan or Dubai …
The Knock John Fort Guide
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
If you have more than a passing interest in World War 2 Forts then you will know about Knock John. If on the other hand you do not and have not, then strap yourself in and get ready for a truly whacky tale. And not just a slightly whacky tale, but a st …
Former Countries – The Saar Republic
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While much much lesser known than East Germany and West Germany, the former Third Reich was actually smashed into a whole heap of pieces. This included a third bit of Germany, the Saarland, or Saar Republic, that would eventually go back into the Feder …
How to navigate the German Internal Border
15 March 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While much lesser known than the former east‑west Berlin Cold War border, there was of course a huge border between the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic. And while much of this has disappeared since reunification, there ar …
