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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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Atlantium: Empire of the Imagination
29 August 2025 / by Andy Khong
In a world where the concept of sovereignty and self-determination continues to evolve, the Empire of Atlantium stands out as a fascinating experiment in governance, identity, and nationhood. Founded not on war or conquest, but on ideals and innovation …
The Martyrs of the North Korean Troops in Kursk
28 August 2025 / by Steven Zhang
On August 20th 2025, North Korea’s top leader Kim Jong Un met in his office with the “main commanders of the Korean People’s Army overseas combat unit who returned home to attend the national award ceremony.” As North Korean media released more informa …
Kingdom of Talossa: History, Politics, & Culture
26 August 2025 / by Andy Khong
The world is full of fascinating cultural experiments, and among the most intriguing is the Kingdom of Talossa—a self-declared micronation that blends politics, community, and creativity into a quirky but enduring online state. Founded in 1979, Talossa …
Cash Limits For Countries – Import and Export Rules For 81 of YPT’s Countries!
23 August 2025 / by Caitlin Graham
While the majority of the world relies on Apple Pay, Visas and Mastercard for global transactions, in many countries, to avoid fees, dodgy exchange rates and sometimes banking issues, cash remains king. Sanctioned countries are a great example – while …
Chilgol Revolutionary Site – DPRK Guide 2025
20 August 2025 / by Steven Zhang
The Chilgol Revolutionary Site commemorates Kang Pan Sok, mother of Kim Il Sung. It is one of the lesser-visited landmarks in Pyongyang. This blog will guide you through the background and history of the Chilgol Revolutionary Site. Chilgol Revolutionar …
What is the Chilgol Revolutionary School in North Korea?
18 August 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Revolutionary schools hold a special place in North Korea’s education system. The best-known ones are the Mangyongdae Revolutionary School and the Kang Pan Sok Revolutionary School. However, in North Korean state media reports in 2025, a name suddenly …
Afghan Cuisine – 5 Must Try Afghan dishes!
17 August 2025 / by Caitlin Graham
While Afghanistan is revered for many of its underrated features – its nature, hospitality, history – food is often a topic not discussed. While many people believe Afghan food is just typical Central Asian food – or more plainly, chicken and rice, the …
What’s it like to fly in Papua New Guinea?
15 August 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
What is it like to fly in Papua New Guinea? Well the honest is that it is a big mixture between good, bad and very very ugly! With that being said though there are a myriad of ways that you can gate the problems that might arise inn order to make it a …
Zaqistan: Micronation Born from Art and Imagination
15 August 2025 / by Andy Khong
Introduction Nestled in the remote deserts of Utah lies an unusual and intriguing experiment in sovereignty: the Republic of Zaqistan. A micronation in every sense of the word, Zaqistan isn’t recognized by any government, doesn’t have a permanent popul …
