Central Asia is famous for some difficult border crossings. Recently, the YPT team crossed one of such places between Kyrgyzstan and China. High mountain peaks, freeing temperatures and roadside cups of tea, this is Ben’s guide to crossing the Torugart …

Beijing, a city of 20 million people, may be famed for its financial centers and delicious poultry dishes, but it’s certainly not famed for its nightlife. Recent developments in the city have seen a huge “clean up” of vibrant bar streets and local hang …

Hurricane Irma is gone, and last week’s flooding has cleared away. Electricity is now back on almost everywhere, and the major airports have been back to normal schedule for a few days now. While there was a lot of damage done to resort areas along the …

China’s far western and largest province Xinjiang is home to the Uighur people. It is a mysterious and strange place that doesn’t feel like China at all. It is also home to some of the most delicious food in the whole of the middle kingdom. At the cros …

On Thursday, August 31, my Korean guides drove me to Pyongyang Train Station. I had just completed 6 days of filming YouTube and blog content for Young Pioneer Tours. After saying goodbye to my guides, I boarded the 10:30 AM train to Dandong, China via …

We recently did a really popular article on the worlds 10 least visited countries and how to get there. Some of them, such as Turkmenistan, are relatively easy to get to if you book a group tour. Others, such as Somalia, come with their own issues (alt …

YPT International Tour Manager Shane talks you through his recent camping holiday! However, being the Soviet history nerds and pursuers of adventure travel that we are, we swapped the south of France for a former Soviet gulag in the far east of Russia! …

Kazakhstan is not that well known for its food. But what it does have to offer is amazing! While the traditional Kazakh fare might not look the most appetizing, looks aren’t everything. With all ex-Soviet countries, you’ll find not just the local cuisi …

Whether you’re moving to a new country, or just travelling to a new city, adapting to your new surroundings can be equally exciting and nerve-wracking. From exploring new places, trying new foods, and meeting new people, there is so much you can do whe …