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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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Maps of Bhutan: Your Complete Guide
27 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Where exactly is Bhutan on a map? If you’ve ever wondered about this mysterious Himalayan kingdom, you’re in the right place. Bhutan is one of the most intriguing countries on the planet, a place that seems to exist in its own little time capsule. From …
The Best of Syrian Cuisine
27 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite existing super under the radar Syrian cuisine is actually not just one of the best of the Middle-East, but perhaps the world. And this is for many reasons, such as its access to great ingredients, Mediterranean location and indeed proximity to …
Visiting Kalandula Falls – Angola
27 February 2026 / by Sara Costa
Kalandula Falls is located in Malanje Province, north-central Angola, a region renowned for its fertile land. Malanje is one of the country’s main agricultural hubs, producing corn, beans, cassava, peanuts, and fruits. The fertile soil and reliable rai …
The Currency of Angola
27 February 2026 / by Sara Costa
Understanding a country’s currency is especially important when planning a trip. It helps you budget properly, handle daily expenses, and avoid unnecessary stress. In Angola, the official currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA). In this guide, you’ll find …
Can you live in Bhutan? The Bhutanese Digital Nomad Visa
27 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Known quite erroneously as one of the most difficult countries to enter, the winds of change here have been heating up when it comes to travel. This has led to the Kingdom taking a much pragmatic attitude to tourism, numbers shooting up, and now perhap …
Somaliland and Somalia: What’s the Difference?
27 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Somaliland and Somalia are often confused by outsiders, yet the two regions are fundamentally different in politics, governance, stability, and international recognition. Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa, is a fragile state still grappling with d …
Languages of Mauritania Guide
26 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
If you are trying to understand Mauritania, the first thing to do is get serious about the Languages of Mauritania, because this is not a country you can sum up in two words. People will tell you Arabic and French and call it a day, but that is lazy. M …
