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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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North Korea Still Closed – May 2023 Update
29 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Following on from December, January and March updates we can confirm that North Korea in indeed closed to tourism and is most likely to remain so. In what is fast becoming like seeing a Yeti, companies, NGOs and everyone with more than a passing intere …
Homhil National Park and Dragons Blood
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28 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Unlike most places on gods green earth activities on Socotra are not based around the capital of Hadibu, but in the countryside. It is therefore on day 2 where we head to Homhil National Park and famous for its Dragon’s Blood trees. To read about Socot …
Guide to Delisha Beach Socotra
28 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
One of the first stops on our tours to Socotra, Delisha beach is simultaneously a tropical paradise, whilst also epitomizing why Socotra gets #TheMostAlienPlaceOnEarth hashtag. And why is Socotra such a haven? Quite simply it has managed to be far enou …
Can you visit the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen?
28 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
The People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, Democratic Yemen, or simply South Yemen was a state that existed from 1967-90, before merging with the Yemen Arab Republic to form the Republic of Yemen. Therefore technically you cannot visit South Yemen, but …
Flying Air Arabia to Socotra in 2025
28 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
What is it like flying Air Arabia to Socotra, how long does it take, what is the schedule and how do you get tickets? This is the YPT Guide! To read about Socotra Airport click here Air Arabia to Socotra Schedule Technically the schedule has Air Arabia …
How to Finance Your New Backpacking Hobby
28 April 2023 / by YPT Team
If you haven’t gotten involved in it yet, you might think that backpacking would be a cheap hobby. What could be more natural and less expensive than going for a walk in the woods? Those first few day hikes with the same backpack you carry around the c …
Is Socotra a Country, or Does Socotra count as visiting Yemen?
27 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Is Socotra a country, or does Socotra count as visiting Yemen? The short answer is that it is not a country and does count as visiting Yemen, but there are caveats and of course much more to this story! To read our article on counting countries click h …
What Property in Dubai to Buy to Rent to Tourists?
27 April 2023 / by Webmaster YPT
Tourists come in hordes to Dubai each year. Everywhere you look, the city has something to offer – from its colossal sky-high buildings with apartments with a balcony in Dubai to lush coastal beaches and chic shopping malls, and more. Dubai is truly a …
How to get to Syria? 2025 Guide
27 April 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
How to get to Syria? So you have looked at all the holiday destinations out there and decided Syria for your next sojourn. The big question now though is how to visit the country and indeed how to get here. This is the YPT guide on how to get to Syria… …
