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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.
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Russia’s New McDonald’s – What is Vkusno i Tochka? Best 2025 Guide
7 June 2025 / by Ravi Mistry
What is Vkusno i Tochka? Vkusno i Tochka (Вкусно – и точка), which translates to “Tasty and That’s It,” is the rebranded successor to McDonald’s in Russia, introduced after the global fast-food giant exited the Russian market in 2022. As the McDonald’s …
What Does New Trump Travel Ban Mean For Tourism?
5 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
On 4th June 2025, a new “Trump Travel Ban” was announced, under which President Donald Trump has effectively banned nationals from 13 countries and imposed severe restrictions on travellers from six others. As is often the case with developments like t …
Ringside Manila Midgets Madness and Mayhem
5 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you want an insanely good night out combined with some unapologetic midget mayhem then Ringside Manila truly does take some beating. Located right in the heart of one of Manila’s many red light districts this place is the very definition of only in …
The Soviet Mickey Mouse – Who was Cheburashka? Complete 2025 Guide
4 June 2025 / by Ravi Mistry
Who was Cheburashka? The beloved fictional character appeared during the Soviet era captivating children and adults alike. Cheburashka appeared in children’s books and later on television. The adored character was created by the Russian writer and poet …
Chongqing 816 Nuclear Town Ultimate Guide 2025
4 June 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Imagine spending 20 years living in a pitch-black, bottomless underground cave, sealed off from the outside world and wiped off the map. No, this isn’t a story about moles or prehistoric times. This was life in Chongqing, China, during the 1970s. This …
Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort Opened to Domestic Tourists
3 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
On June 24th 2025, After years of anticipation and delays, North Korea’s much-discussed Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort has finally opened its doors. Satellite images from earlier this year, first noted by 38 North, show the final touches being put in place. …
Seasickness: where it comes from and the best way to tackle it
2 June 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
So you’ve booked a spot on one of our expeditions to Antarctica, Greenland or Tristan da Cunha. Adventure awaits: roaring waves, distant horizons, cold beers on deck… and then, it hits. That gut-churning misery known as seasickness. But what is seasick …
A Complete Guide to Visiting Fair Isle: Britain’s Most Remote Inhabited Island
2 June 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
Some destinations are hard to reach because of distance. Others, like Fair Isle, are difficult because they are cut off not just by geography, but by limited infrastructure, volatile weather, and a pace of life most of us forgot existed. If you’re inte …
The Dalian Guide 2025
1 June 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Dalian, a vibrant port city on China’s northeastern Liaoning Peninsula, is one of those places that perfectly blends cosmopolitan buzz with fresh sea air and sprawling parks. Known as the “Hong Kong of the North,” Dalian stands out with its distinctive …
