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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 Currency of Angola
27 February 2026 / by Sara Costa
Understanding a country’s currency is especially important when planning a trip. It helps you budget properly, handle daily expenses, and avoid unnecessary stress. In Angola, the official currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA). In this guide, you’ll find …
Can you live in Bhutan? The Bhutanese Digital Nomad Visa
27 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Known quite erroneously as one of the most difficult countries to enter, the winds of change here have been heating up when it comes to travel. This has led to the Kingdom taking a much pragmatic attitude to tourism, numbers shooting up, and now perhap …
Somaliland and Somalia: What’s the Difference?
27 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Somaliland and Somalia are often confused by outsiders, yet the two regions are fundamentally different in politics, governance, stability, and international recognition. Somalia, located in the Horn of Africa, is a fragile state still grappling with d …
Languages of Mauritania Guide
26 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
If you are trying to understand Mauritania, the first thing to do is get serious about the Languages of Mauritania, because this is not a country you can sum up in two words. People will tell you Arabic and French and call it a day, but that is lazy. M …
11 Facts About Equatorial Guinea that will blow your mind
26 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Often called the North Korea of Africa along with Eritrea, there is no doubt that Equatorial Guinea is somewhat of a bizarre place. Yet few people know just how whacky it really is. Therefore we have put together 11 fun facts about Equatorial Guinea th …
Where is too Dangerous to visit in 2026
26 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
At Young Pioneer Tours we specialize in taking people to places that are either dangerous, or at least perceived as being so by the masses. In reality though many of our destinations are, to a large degree, either misunderstood or simply not as bad as …
How to use a JR Pass and does it save money?
25 February 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
How do you get and use a JR pass, is it worth it and does it actually save you money? Well the good news is that getting and using it is now a lot easier than it used to be. The savings on the other hand, which can be massive, will depend on just how m …
