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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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Top 5 Airports in Europe
19 September 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
The hustle and bustle associated with international travel can be quite challenging. This sometimes has to do with scheduling flights with connections. Many business travelers and vacationers feel a bit of concern when it comes to the possibility of de …
A Look at Sino-Korean Architecture
18 September 2018 / by YPT Team
North Korean architecture is known for both its pomp and its uniformity. If you look closely, however, you will also spot monuments to the country’s relationship with its Northern neighbor and closest ally: China. Sinuiju: Bridging Two Nations If enter …
The World’s 7 Best Escape Rooms Worth Traveling For
17 September 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Nothing can replace the feeling of getting out of an escape room. Discover the best escape rooms in the world worth traveling for here. The adrenaline rush, mystery-solving, and the adventure that comes along with escape rooms are just a few of the rea …
Glorious Fatherland – National Day in the DPRK
13 September 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
The Mass Games are back for 2019! Scroll below to see a list of tours which we expect to take in the event as well as for ticket costs. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea regularly hosts lavish events to mark major anniversaries, be it for the e …
Mass Games are back – and better than ever
13 September 2018 / by Nicolas Platt
Five years since the last performance of the Arirang Mass Games, the world-famous artistic performance that is ubiquitous with North Korea is back, under the new title “Glorious Fatherland”. We were present along with Marshal Kim Jong Un, and around 80 …
Avoid Bank Account Freezing While Travelling
10 September 2018 / by Pier Doyon
Picture this. It’s February and you’ve been dealing with relentless cold, snow, and ice. Your body is aching due to the abuse it’s taken while you shovelled the driveway once again, or tried to smash up 2-inch thick ice. That horrifying picture is actu …
Win a Free Trip to North Korea!!!
4 September 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
For YPT’s 10th Anniversary Year we are giving away 10 prizes to be won! To stand a chance of winning you have to like any of our posts on this competition, write four friend’s names in the comments and share it on at least 2 of our social media platfor …
Is it safe to travel to Papua New Guinea?
31 August 2018 / by Pier Doyon
Few people have heard of Papua New Guinea as it is one of the least visited countries in the world. Eager documentary enthusiasts might have seen the beautiful costumes and traditions of the country, but people digging in information about the co …
Breaking News: Mass Games Extended Until October 10th
31 August 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
As the return of the Mass Games draws nearer, today we received some very exciting news from our partners in Pyongyang that the event has been extended till October 10th. So for those who missed out on our Grand National Day Tours or whose dates did no …
