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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours blog about everything North Korea, and all of our other special off the beaten the track destinations.
Since starting in 2008 we have seen blogging about North Korea and our other great destinations as a great way to engage with our customers and to show the world a slice of life in the great destinations we visit.
Due to the mass amount of great content we create, as well as receive from our Pioneers we have since started our travel lifestyle magazine “The Young Pioneer”.
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North Korean tours for US citizens
4 July 2019 / by Pier Doyon
With the U.S. currently banning all U.S. passport holders from traveling to North Korea, despite a distinct change of tone from both parties and countless positive talks between President Donald Trump and Marshal Kim Jong Un, with President Trump cross …
West African countries adopt a common currency
3 July 2019 / by Pier Doyon
The Economic Community for West African States, a group of 15 countries in the region of West Africa, was meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday. Amongst the many decisions taken, the most interesting one for us travelers is certainly the adoption of a …
What kind of alcohol is in North Korea?
1 July 2019 / by Troy Collings
A common misconception among tourists is that alcohol in North Korea is either banned or severely restricted. In fact not only is it very common, its production is actually encouraged by the state. There is a surprisingly huge range of alcoholic bevera …
Ask A YPT Guide: What’s Your Least Favourite Border Crossing?
30 June 2019 / by Gareth Johnson
John – China/Kazakhstan Korgas Crossing I’m tempted to answer Luton Airport but I guess that’s not what you mean. In general borders and borderlands are great and amongst my favourite places, but some are of course more confusing than others. I’ve had …
Iran Revolutionary Autumn Tour
30 June 2019 / by Gareth Johnson
Join our second Iranian Revolutionary Tour of the year! This tour takes us to all of the major sites in Tehran as well as the ancient capitals of Shiraz and Esfahan. On top of the rich history of the region, this tour also offers lots of opportunities …
News: Unrest in Southeast Bankass, Dogon Country, Mali
30 June 2019 / by Pier Doyon
The events It is with great sadness that we at YPT have received the news from both world media and our local partners in Mali of the attack which has happened near the south of Bankass, in the Dogon Country, close to the border with Burkina Faso. Over …
June 30th Trump-Kim Meeting- What’s the significance?
30 June 2019 / by Gareth Johnson
June 30th, 2019 Regardless of what happens with the currently-ongoing closed-door discussions between Chairman Kim Jong Un and President Trump, today’s meeting is still of immense significance. The two leaders both made history – Marshal Kim Jong Un wa …
Kaliningrad Russian Exclave to start offering e-visa to citizens of 53 countries
29 June 2019 / by Pier Doyon
Starting from July 1st 2019, the government of Russia has decided to apply a new e-visa scheme for people who would like to visit the exclave of Kaliningrad. For now, the e-visa is obtainable for citizens of 53 countries. The 53 countries which can obt …
Mongolians and Koreans: The links between them
27 June 2019 / by Pier Doyon
When you compare the neon lights of Seoul to the starry, tranquil nights on the grassland of Mongolia, you would never expect those two countries to have anything in common. The inhabitants of the two countries, however, have a lot more in common than …
