“Dig a hole in Kurdistan”, our local guide said, “and you will find a mass grave, oil or antiquities.”  Iraq’s Kurdish citizens, who number approximately five million in this self-governing region, are not Arab and do not speak Arabic. The Kurds are th …

We always try and do things a little differently on our tours to Syria, but I have to give a full kudos to our local partners and the curve ball they threw at us with the performance of the Syrian Wind Orchestra. Damascus Nights Syrian Wind Orchestra S …

It seemed almost phonetic to visit Maaloula on the anniversary of what the Syrians call “the  crisis” , or as well call it in the west the Arab Spring, to Syrian civil war. You’d not have known it walking through Damascus as the people of all sexe …

After a brutal civil war, occupation by Islamic State, destruction and heavy sanctions Aleppo is now back as major tourist destination in Syria. What though is there to eat and drink, where to sleep and what do in 2022? This is the Aleppo Guide.  Getti …

Is it safe to travel to Syria? The vast majority of Syria, specifically the government controlled parts, such as Damascus and Aleppo are safe to travel to. The parts that are either rebel controlled, or still at war are not.  There are of course m …

It is not easy to be the most famous hotel in a country, but the Baron Hotel Aleppo is just that. Why is it so famous? Well when you boast an alumni that includes everyone from Lawrence of Arabia and Agatha Christie to former presidents and kings galor …

Can you visit Bosra Syria? The short answer is that while many tour companies do not go here, it is not only safe, but possible to do so. YPT include Bosra on our groups tours to Syria and can include it on independent trips to the country.  To re …

There are a lot of misconceptions about travel to Syria, but in actual fact not only is it a rather pleasant place, but they are very welcoming to tourists and this includes at the border. To read about our next tour to Syria click here. There are two …

We might not be exactly through Covid just yet, but Young Pioneer Tours have decided to sponsor a professional team in the second-tier of Cambodian football, namely Next Step FC. To read about when YPT sponsored a team in Zanzibar click here,  Who are …