Ever since Gaddafi was killed in 2011, the new Libyan state has been in a chaotic state. How could it not be? The revolution happened so fast that a really coherent government was difficult to accomplish. Now, ten years later and they’re having Libya e …

If there was ever a place name synonymous with war, it would be Stalingrad. It’s very rarely discussed outside the context of the battle waged there, what many call the turning point of WW2 where Nazi Germany went from unstoppable juggernaut to meat in …

We’ve learned from our local partners today that tourist visa issuance has currently been suspended for Socotra again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Does This Mean for YPT Socotra Tours? We are hopeful the suspension will not last too long and our …

How to fly during Covid-19? Remember the good old days when traveling pretty much involved just either booking a tour (ideally with YPT), or simply buying a ticket? We personally remember them very well. Alas things have changed mightily! So, how do yo …

The East German flag may seem an odd choice to cover here. After all, the country doesn’t exist anymore! But that’s missing the point. The east German state is fascinating! And its history is very much tied up in what we’re all about. The Young Pioneer …

What does the hammer and sickle mean? In short the hammer and sickle means proletariat solidarity! It is and was a popular symbol to denote communism. Of course though in this article we will delve much deeper into the meaning of the hammer and sickle, …

Ready to party like its 1998? Way before most western companies were taking tourists to North Korea tourism was very much happening in the country. Firstly Chinese visitors have frequently visited the country, particularly through Sinuiju. Fun fact Sin …

What we’re looking at here is a pretty big topic, so we’re not going to cover absolutely everything. Want to know about the specific politics and society of Libya under Gaddafi? Gonna have to wait, but we’ll get to it. Whatever your thoughts on the man …

We’re going to do two things here. We’re going to give you info you can use and we’re going to give you info that has no practical purpose, but you’ll maybe feel a bit smarter for knowing it, or at least raise a curious eyebrow. Libyan currency is a su …