Is there a holy land in Russia? From the late 19th century leading up to World War II, the question (or problem or solution) of the Jewish population grew. As some were looking to reinstate the Holy Land within the old borders of Israel, others looked …

Scornicești is small Romanian village of less than 12000 people. Under usual circumstances the place should not be known for anything, except for a few things. Firstly the village has a huge football stadium and once housed one of the best clubs in the …

Can you play football in North Korea? You most certainly can and along with drinking in the country, for me at least is one of the most fun things you can do in the country. To read about the drinking culture in North Korea click here. What is the stor …

Listvyanka not Lublyanka! In Moscow there is a notorious KGB building called Lublyanka, which is a big No Go for normal people. This is not to be confused with the small city of Listvyanka outside of Irkutsk. Although, it is not a must see for a Russia …

Ever since Gaddafi was killed in 2011, the new Libyan state has been in a chaotic state. How could it not be? The revolution happened so fast that a really coherent government was difficult to accomplish. Now, ten years later and they’re having Libya e …

If there was ever a place name synonymous with war, it would be Stalingrad. It’s very rarely discussed outside the context of the battle waged there, what many call the turning point of WW2 where Nazi Germany went from unstoppable juggernaut to meat in …

We’ve learned from our local partners today that tourist visa issuance has currently been suspended for Socotra again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Does This Mean for YPT Socotra Tours? We are hopeful the suspension will not last too long and our …

How to fly during Covid-19? Remember the good old days when traveling pretty much involved just either booking a tour (ideally with YPT), or simply buying a ticket? We personally remember them very well. Alas things have changed mightily! So, how do yo …

The East German flag may seem an odd choice to cover here. After all, the country doesn’t exist anymore! But that’s missing the point. The east German state is fascinating! And its history is very much tied up in what we’re all about. The Young Pioneer …