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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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Map of Burkina Faso
3 February 2021 / by Matthew Brook
Burkina Faso is located in west Africa. Many are unaware of its name unfortunately, because it is dwarfed by its more famous neighbors: Mali and Ghana. Topographic map of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is far further south on the edges of the Sahara. There …
Map of Mali
3 February 2021 / by Matthew Brook
What is the map of Mali? The Republic of Mali is a west African nation named after the Mali Empire. Did you ever hear of the richest man ever- Mansa Musa? Yes, these are his stomping grounds, as well as the location of the legendary city of Timbuktu. I …
Map of Mauritania
29 January 2021 / by Matthew Brook
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is an enormous country in northwestern Africa. Approximately 90% of the nation’s geography lies in the Sahara. The capital city Nouakchott lies on the Atlantic coast. Nouakchott contains about 1/3 of Mauritania’s popu …
SAGA Holidays Insist on Coronavirus Vaccine for All Travelers
27 January 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
SAGA Holidays insist on coronavirus vaccine for all travelers. SAGA, a group who offer holiday and cruise packages for older people, have announced they will insist all travelers are vaccinated before traveling with them. These are certainly strange ti …
YPT Newsletter 26th January 2021
27 January 2021 / by YPT Team
Dear Pioneers, Today as part of the YPT Newsletter, we want to put the spotlight on two incredible West African nations that have reopened to tourism and undoubtedly deserve to be on your must-see travel list for 2021. Often overlooked by travelers to …
YPT Newsletter 19th January 2021
27 January 2021 / by YPT Team
Dear Pioneers, In 2021 we have three extraordinary expeditions planned for the latter half of the year that are now open for early bookings. These three tours are without a doubt our most anticipated for this year and places are already going fast for …
Mauritania Travel Guide
27 January 2021 / by Iris Andradottir
Introduction Although many of us tend to look at countries that are generally off the beaten track, travellers often fail to consider the countries in West Africa for their next destination. So if you’re interested in nomadic hospitality or the longest …
Underrated Finland – 10 Things You Need to Check Out!
25 January 2021 / by Joel Vostok
Finland is among the most northern and geographically remote countries in the world. Whilst not in Eastern Europe, it is a mix between beautiful and wild nature, modern architecture, unique language, and amazing cuisine! But there are many underrated F …
YPT Morocco Map
25 January 2021 / by Matthew Brook
The Kingdom of Morocco has been a mystifying travel destination of travelers for many generations. This North African Kingdom is in a snug location right between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Morocco borders Spain, Algeria, and Mauritania. …
