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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours blog about everything North Korea, and all of our other special off the beaten the track destinations.
Since starting in 2008 we have seen blogging about North Korea and our other great destinations as a great way to engage with our customers and to show the world a slice of life in the great destinations we visit.
Due to the mass amount of great content we create, as well as receive from our Pioneers we have since started our travel lifestyle magazine “The Young Pioneer”.
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Iraqi Kurdistan FAQ
September 15, 2020 / by Sion
Where is Iraqi Kurdistan? It is is the northern territory of the Republic of Iraq and the southern part of the Kurdistan region as a whole. Iraqi Kurdistan is considered to be one of the four parts of Kurdistan, which also includes parts of southeaster …
Iraqi Kurdistan Independent Tours
September 15, 2020 / by Sion
We here at YPT have been running multiple annual group tours to Iraqi Kurdistan for many years now. We’ve accumulated years of experience and gained hundreds of contacts in the region which has now put us in the position to be able to offer the best ta …
Flag of Iraqi Kurdistan
September 15, 2020 / by Sion
The flag of Iraqi Kurdistan is not only the flag for the Iraqi region but it’s also the flag for Kurdistan as a whole. The flag is seen as the most important symbol of Kurdish identity and represents the concept of a future independent Kurdistan. What …
Iraqi Kurdistan Cuisine
September 15, 2020 / by Sion
Iraqi Kurdistan cuisine is an eclectic mix of the foods of the region, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. When you think about Middle Eastern cuisine you’d probably think falafel, flatbreads, heaps of meat and fresh fruit & vegetables …
Iraqi Kurdistan Currency
September 15, 2020 / by Sion
What currency do they use in Iraq Kurdistan? You’d think being an autonomous region the currency could be different to that of Iraq, but Iraq Kurdistan continues to use the Iraqi Dinar. The currency of Iraqi Kurdistan First introduced in 1932, the Iraq …
Iraqi Kurdistan Travel Guide
September 15, 2020 / by Sion
Iraqi Kurdistan is quickly becoming one of the hottest tourist destinations in the Middle East. Owing to it’s historical sites, beautiful mountainous regions and incredibly hospitable locals, more and more tourist are choosing Kurdistan as their next ‘ …
North Korean Fruits
September 10, 2020 / by Rowan Beard
We’ve covered a lot about the food situation for tourists who visit North Korea, but what is the situation with fruits in North Korea? Read on for our North Korean fruits guide. Before you get started you may want to read more about North Korean cuisin …
National Gift Exhibition House – DPRK Guide
September 8, 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
Introduction The National Gift Exhibition House is an exhibition hall on the outskirts of Pyongyang City dedicated to gifts presented to President Kim Il Sung, Chairman Kim Jong Il, Mother Kim Jong Suk and Marshal Kim Jong Un by the Korean people, over …
Guide to Albania
September 7, 2020 / by Joel Vostok
Overview of Albania Nestled on the shores of the Adriatic sea, Albania is an independent nation with a strong ethnic identity. Despite having a wealth of natural beauty, hospitable locals, and an abundance of history from ancient to modern, this countr …
