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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours Blog, the place where we we keep you informed about everything YPT, from current tours, to future tours and a whole lot of eclectic stuff in between.
YPT first started blogging in 2008 and are considered the best North Korean Travel blog that there is.
But, as Young Pioneer Tours have expanded our locations, so have we expanded our blog. Now we have one of the best travel blogs in the world!
And while most of our content is about the numerous destinations we go, including travel guides and what to pack, we also delve into more serious subjects such as the safety of certain destinations, as well as how LGTBQ+ friendly the places we visit are.
While the vast majority of our content is produced in-house, we are always on the look-out for guest bloggers and writers. Want to write for us? Then simply get in touch.
You can also check out our sister publication YPT Life.
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Insider’s Guide to Traveling on a Budget
26 August 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Traveling opens your eyes to new ways of living and cultures that you might never otherwise encounter. But, as exciting as it is, crossing the globe can also put quite a dent in your budget. How can you limit your expenses when you get that wanderlust …
Pyongyang ten years on: an original Pioneer’s return to the DPRK capital
22 August 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
In May of 2008, I took a trip to the DPRK on YPT’s first ever tour. To say that it was eye-opening experience would be an understatement; North Korea was even less open to tourism then than it is now, and it was, for all of us on that trip (including t …
Top Beach Resorts To Visit In The South Pacific
21 August 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Upon hearing the words ‘South Pacific’, people start daydreaming about this beautiful paradise. There you can find blue waters, palm trees, and luxurious resorts. In this article, you will discover some of the wonderful resorts in the South Pacific tha …
5 must-see places in Grozny, Chechnya
16 August 2018 / by Joel Vostok
On our recent Chechnya and North Caucasus tour, YPT naturally spent a lot of time in the revitalised city of Grozny, which is rapidly becoming the centre of the North Caucasus. Gleaming and flashing, this city had a far worse reputation a few years ago …
Flying Air China to Pyongyang North Korea
3 August 2018 / by Rowan Beard
I’ve recently embarked on a return flight from Beijing to Pyongyang with Air China. I’ve flown Air Koryo – North Korea’s national airline – countless times so I figured this would be the perfect chance to compare the two airlines together when making y …
The 5 least visited countries in Asia – and how to visit
31 July 2018 / by Pier Doyon
So we’ve done the 10 least visited countries in the world, and of course how to visit them; Hell, we even planned a tour around it , so now for our next installment, so if you’ve ever wondered what the least visited countries in Asia are, and more impo …
How do I watch the Mass Games?
24 July 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
The Mass Games are the world’s largest coordinated gymnastics events, and they’re returning this September for a second straight year. They are obviously in very high demand, and it’s not always possible to accommodate all requests to attend this magni …
Mass Games Ticket Prices Announced
19 July 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
The long anticipated Mass Games are back this September 2018. We have just been informed of the confirmed prices for the 2018 mass games, named Bright Fatherland, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Prices for the event are as follows: VIP €800 1st class €500 …
5 Beers you need to try in Ethiopia
17 July 2018 / by YPT Team
Ethiopia is famous for many things, but one thing it doesn’t get enough credit for is its beer. And Ethiopians love a beer. Or five. Nothing says they’ve finished a day of work like sitting on some plastic chairs around a plastic table with a beer in t …
