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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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20 images of the mind blowing new Mass Games show in North Korea
2 October 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKWNRXwVmAY&feature=youtu.be The Mass Games make a triumphant return with “Glorious Fatherland”! It’s no news that North Korea’s iconic and world famous Mass Games is back in Pyongyang after a five-year hiatus. Forma …
Pioneer Dan ‘Tito’ Davis publishes his fascinating story in audiobook format
28 September 2018 / by Alistair Riddell
We tend to get some interesting characters on our tours, but perhaps none more so than Dan ‘Tito’ Davis, a former drug dealer and 14-year fugitive from the US authorities. We’ve already spoken about meeting Tito previously, and our sister website theyo …
Five Reasons to Experience Transnistria Independence Day
26 September 2018 / by Joel Vostok
A highlight of YPT’s Soviet Europe calendar is September 2nd, the day when Transnistria declared their independence from Moldova after a brutal civil war. Arguably the most important day in the breakaway country’s short history, no expense is spared on …
The North Korean Supermarket – Manzi Life
24 September 2018 / by Gareth Johnson
Dandong is genuinely one of my favourite cities in China for a number of reasons; the great weather in the summer, the beautiful views of North Korea, the excellent food, and frankly the utter sureness of the place at times. Can North Koreans leave Nor …
Chewing Betelnut in Papua New Guinea
21 September 2018 / by Pier Doyon
If you ever travel to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands or Myanmar, you might very well notice that a lot of people there have, let’s say, less than perfect dentition. This is caused by the betel nut, also known as the areca nut. The areca nut is the f …
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 Travelling 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 travelling for here. The adrenaline rush, mystery-solving, and the adventure that comes along with escape rooms are just a few of the re …
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 …
