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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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Top 25 best tourist attractions in Asia announced
12 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
The top 25 tourist attractions in Asia been announced, with some of the winners being somewhat controversial (at least to Young Pioneer Tours). The travelers choice awards are presented yearly by leading travel review site TripAvisor and cover a whole …
Best Things to Do in Abu Dhabi – Trip for Couple
11 July 2024 / by Webmaster YPT
Planning your trip to Abu Dhabi with your love of life? There are many things to do, from exploring the ethereal charm of the breathtaking beaches to landscaped gardens and luxury cruise experiences. You can book your tickets for November to April, wh …
Top 25 Asian Travel Destinations announced
9 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Bali has once again been named the number one destination in Asia by travel review site Trip Advisor. The award comes as part of their annual Travelers Choice Awards. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the world travelers choice awards which we …
2025 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards Announced
5 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
The 2025 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards have been announced, with there being more than a view surprise entrants, at least from a Pioneer point of view. Trip Advisor is considered the foremost travel review site, with ourselves at YPT having won a …
Borderlands of North Korea – #6 Jian – Ji’an
1 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Aside from Young Pioneer Tours regularly blogging about our budget tours to North Korea and the many new North Korean Tourist attractions that pop up in Pyongyang and other cities, we also try and do the odd piece abo …
When will North Korea open for tourism? – May 2025 Update
1 July 2024 / by YPT Team
North Korea tours halted until further notice On 5th March 2025, we received notice from our local travel partners in the DPRK that tours to Rason – Special Economic Zone are halted until further notice. Pyongyang Trade Fair and Mount Myohyang Tour Ann …
Borderlands of North Korea – #3 Baishan City
1 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Aside from Young Pioneer Tours regularly blogging about our budget tours to North Korea and the many new North Korean Tourist attractions that pop up in Pyongyang and other cities, we also try and do the odd piece about the wider is …
Borderlands of North Korea – #2 Dandong
1 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Aside from Young Pioneer Tours regularly blogging about our budget tours to North Korea and the many new North Korean Tourist attractions that pop up in Pyongyang and other cities, we also try and do the odd (dare we say interesting) piece about the wi …
Borderlands of North Korea – #1 Tumen
1 July 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Aside from Young Pioneer Tours regularly blogging about our budget tours to North Korea and the many new North Korean Tourist attractions that pop up in Pyongyang and other cities, we also try and do the odd interesting piece about the wider issue …
