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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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11 TikToks to Follow in 2026
31 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Did you know that YPT not only has a TikTok but that it’s bloody good? Well now you know, so if you are reading this we will expect a follow. We are though of course not the only people on TikTok worth a follow, so after endless hours of doom scrolling …
How to visit the Maunsell Forts – Redsand
31 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Have you ever heard of Sealand? Well we can get into the nuts and bolts of it later, but this “country” exists on what is called a Maunsell Fort. This of course begs the question of what a Maunsell Fort! Well YPT took a trip to the Maunsell Fort known …
Where Can You Buy The Best Pitcairn Souvenirs? – 2026
31 January 2026 / by Justin Martell
The best place to buy Pitcairn souvenirs is on Pitcairn itself, of course! While some commercial goods and Pitcairn souvenirs can be purchased online, buying them in person is far more rewarding. If you’re buying Pitcairn goods, you already have an int …
Attending Destinations, The Holiday and Travel Show 2026 at the Olympia in London
31 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Being the global trend setting company that we are, as well as the fact we happened to already be in London, the YPT management decided to attend Destinations, The Holiday and Travel Show 2026 at the Olympia in London. Attending such things is a great …
Who was General Butt Naked?
31 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
If you follow the Pioneer Podcast then you might have noticed that we did an interview with a certain General Butt Naked. What you might not know though is who he is? Well General Butt Naked, or rather Joshua Milton Blahyi, was a Liberian warlord who l …
Guide to the Islands of the Indian Ocean
29 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
One region that we have had a lot of interest in has been the Islands of the Indian Ocean, with us looking very seriously into a “Least Visited” type trip in the vein of what we do in the Pacific Islands. But, what countries are in the region, what non …
11 Off the Grid Chinese Cities to Visit in 2026
29 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
While China is a fairly hard country to visit unless you speak the language, it is still one of the most rewarding place sto go if you make it. Yet while you probably know about Beijing, Qingdao and of course Xi’an, can you get off the grid in China. T …
Top 25 Chinese Drinks You Need To try
29 January 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
If you are brave enough to travel to the Middle Kingdom then you will obviously be treated to some of the best food in the world. What you might not realize though is that Chinese drinks are also pretty baller. From bubble tea to super strength rice wi …
