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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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Space Cities: Inside China’s Cold War Space Race
15 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Before there was SpaceX or Blue Origin, before the first manned Shenzhou flight or China’s lunar rover rolled across the Moon, there was only sand, steel, and ideology. Tucked deep inside the deserts of western China, entire towns were constructed for …
Chinas Nuclear Ghost Trail
15 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Chinas nuclear ambitions trace a chilling yet captivating history hidden in plain sight. In the sweeping deserts of Xinjiang, the aftermath of China’s covert Cold War nuclear program remains scattered across forgotten towns and testing grounds. These s …
Guyana-North Korea Relations: A Brief but Intense Cold War Connection
15 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
The relationship between Guyana-North Korea may not be well-known, but it’s a fascinating and strange chapter in Cold War diplomacy. At the height of the Cold War, with global ideological battles between East and West, Guyana found itself aligning with …
Former Countries – The Kingdom of Sikkim
15 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, the Kingdom of Sikkim was a small but culturally rich Buddhist monarchy that maintained its independence for centuries. Bordered by Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and India, Sikkim’s unique geography and spiritual heritage made …
The Nanjiecun Resident Rating System Explained: Inside the Radical Rules of China’s Existing Maoist Commune 2025
12 June 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Nanjiecun Village, located in Central China, has long been renowned for its unique Maoist collectivism social and economic model. While the rest of China has embraced capitalism and consumer culture, Nanjiecun retains its collective structure. But beyo …
Press Release – Young Pioneer Tours Sponsors Historic OFC Forum Debut for Kiribati Island Football Federation
10 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
In a landmark development for football in the Pacific Islands, Young Pioneer Tours, in partnership with Unchartered Football, Stingz, and Giordano, has sponsored the attendance of Eriati Reebo, Chairman of the Kiribati Island Football Federation, at th …
Federal Subjects of India in 2025
10 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
India’s story is told not just through its famous monuments or cities, but through its vast patchwork of diverse regions. The federal subjects of India represent a complex tapestry of history, culture, and governance. These are the 28 states and 8 unio …
The Ultimate Kampot Guide 2025
9 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Kampot Guide 2025 brings you into one of the most laid-back and peculiar corners of Cambodia. Colonial ruins line the streets, the river drifts slow like the town itself, and pepper is taken more seriously than most religions. Whether you came here cha …
Wa State: Myanmar’s De Facto Communist Region and Its Unique Path
9 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Wa State is one of the most intriguing and lesser-known autonomous regions in Myanmar. Nestled along the rugged border with China, this self-governed territory operates with a significant degree of independence from the central government in Naypyidaw. …
