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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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An Introduction to the Republic of Dagestan
18 January 2021 / by Joel Vostok
Plagued by a violent Islamist insurgency for almost two decades, Dagestan earned the unsavoury title of ‘’Russia’s most dangerous Republic’’. These days, it’s a lot more stable and many people visit each year to experience the ancient tribal culture, m …
YPT announce partnership with mighty Chuoni FC
18 January 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
Chuoni FC and YPT! Young Pioneer Tours are proud to announce a new partnership with leading Zanzibar Premier League side Chuoni FC. Who are Chuoni FC? Chouni FC was formed in 1984 by a group of students from a Madrassa (Islamic School) and their teache …
The Algeria Guide
17 January 2021 / by Matthew Brook
Understand The Algeria Guide. Algeria is a jewel that has been overlooked by travelers unfortunately. It’s a beautiful country with the sands of the Sahara, Roman ruins, bleach-white French architecture, crystal-blue water beaches, and valleys dotted w …
Things to be aware of when traveling together
16 January 2021 / by Dominic Perry
Traveling the world with your partner can be a memory-making experience. There are few better ways to learn about each other than through traveling. Traveling to new places allows you to create stronger bonds through new experiences. While there may be …
The Safest Countries in Africa to Visit in 2023
16 January 2021 / by Joel Vostok
Safest Countries in Africa: The second largest continent in the world is rarely at the top of most people’s list with countries to visit. The reasons for this often include health concerns such as the risk of being infected with malaria or dengue and t …
In Pictures: Iraqi Kurdistan, the Land With a War Next-door
16 January 2021 / by Gareth Johnson
With Iraqi government troops and Kurdish Peshmerga forces currently conducting hand-to-hand urban warfare with ISIS in Mosul, you might think that Iraqi Kurdistan is a no-go war zone. You’d be very wrong. Last October, Young Pioneer Tour’s Shane landed …
Top 5 East German Insults You Need to Hear
15 January 2021 / by Joel Vostok
German insults – it’s one of the most spoken languages in the world and based on the latest findings, it is used by over 76 million speakers. The German language is unique given by its often seemingly endless sentences and words, and also based on its …
WW2 Sights in Ukraine – 7 Places You Need to Visit
14 January 2021 / by Joel Vostok
Europe’s 2nd largest country of Ukraine is known for its stunning Orthodox churches, Carpathian mountains, and beautiful Black Sea Coastline. However, many people don’t realize that Ukraine is home to some of Europe’s best WW2 sights comparable to thos …
Mega North Korea Map
14 January 2021 / by Matthew Brook
Welcome to the Mega North Korea Map! This post will be a series of maps of major North Korean locations of interest. We’ll also go over as to how North Korean maps have changed in recent history. Just to make things clear, the official name of North Ko …
