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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”.
We’re always looking for contributors to our sites, so feel free to browse through our blogs, and , get in touch if you’d like to write for us.
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A Guide to Food in Myanmar
November 27, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Nestled in between some of the best food regions in the world, India, Thailand and China. Myanmar has some of the most exciting and varied cuisines in all Southeast Asia. This is our guide to what to eat when travelling in through this unexplored parad …
What to do with an 8 Hour Stopover in Warsaw
November 27, 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
One of the most crucial parts of a Young Pioneer tour is getting to the starting destination. For our North Korean tours, that means making your way to the big smog, Beijing. Thankfully competition in the airline industry means that flight prices are w …
Dandong Friendship Bridge Renovation Update
November 25, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
The Chinese authorities in Dandong will close the Sino Korean Friendship bridge to make repairs to the one lane road that runs between the Chinese city of Dandong and the North Korean city of Sinuiju on Saturday the 25th of November and re-opening the …
Exploring Moldova-Film: Pioneer Media
November 23, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
While shadowing YPT’s 2017 Eurasia Adventure Tour on a research trip for a new media and cinema consulting company, Pioneer Media, we have had the opportunity so far to visit studios and meet with filmmakers from Ukraine to Macedonia. Though we still h …
Our Belorussian Border Adventure
November 23, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
We went around the back of the compound with our bags to find our soviet military chariot awaiting. During a recent border crossing YPT guide Ben, found out that the most tedious of processes can turn into an unforgettable adventure, even if not intend …
A Beginner’s Guide to Russian food
November 22, 2017 / by Alistair Riddell
The beautiful country of Russia isn’t exactly known for its cuisine aside from borscht, caviar or dumplings with a side of vodka. However, in our many years of travelling and running adventure tours through this vast , varied and fascinating country, Y …
How Mobile Phones Work in North Korea
November 22, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
If you have been to Pyongyang in the last few years it is more than likely that you would have seen signs for KoryoLink, who are the mobile phone provider in North Korea. But despite KoryoLink being the main provider, in some respects they are not …
Surviving as a Vegan in Belarus
November 22, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
You’ve heard visiting Belarus is kind of like stepping back in time. In many ways, it is. Before you wind up there on your YPT tour, you may be wondering if there’s any vegan food back in time..? There is! Written by Ryan Smith, Wandering Vegan I …
Founding of Havana, Cuba: El Templete
November 17, 2017 / by Gareth Johnson
Havana is looking forward to its 500th birthday, which will take place in 2019. The city of Havana was originally found some 50 miles away from its present location on the south coast of Cuba. But, after years the residents tired of living in a mosquit …
