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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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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 …
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 …
