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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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What currency do they use in Afghanistan?
24 September 2020 / by Eilidh Crowley
The official currency of Afghanistan is the Afghan Afghani and is abbreviated as AFN. So if you hear someone ask for 100 Afghanis, they’re not asking for 100 Afghani people. The name Afghani was first used in 1925, replacing the Afghan Rupee. The curre …
Afghanistan FAQ
24 September 2020 / by Eilidh Crowley
What you’ve always wanted to know about travelling to Afghanistan – Afghanistan FAQ Is it Safe to travel to Afghanistan? The short answer is yes, we believe it is safe to travel to Afghanistan, providing you’re travelling with those who know where it i …
Songdowon Hotel – DPRK Guide
24 September 2020 / by Simon Haywood
Songdowon Hotel Introduction Wonsan, the provincial capital of Kangwon province, is located on North Korea’s east coast. The Songdowon Hotel is arguably Wonsan’s most iconic hotel and is located right on the bustling harbour front, with the newer Tongm …
China to Begin Opening Borders
23 September 2020 / by YPT Team
In one of China’s most significant moves since the start of its lockdown due to coronavirus, China has announced a huge, although not complete, opening of its borders. Previously China had announced that those with existing residence permits, such as t …
When Will Transnistria Open Again
23 September 2020 / by YPT Team
Transnistria is arguably one of the most popular destinations amongst our range of Soviet tours. Visiting the least visited region of Europe’s least visited country (Moldova) in search os Soviet relics is a big draw. However, since the start of the cor …
Pyongyang Railway Station – DPRK Guide
23 September 2020 / by Rowan Beard
Introduction Pyongyang Railway Station (평양역) is the international, domestic and municipal railway hub in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. All inbound and outbound international train services from China and Russia begin and end from this central …
Afghanistan Re-Opens to Tourism!
23 September 2020 / by YPT Team
It’s official, Afghanistan is back open to tourists! Almost all embassies/consulates are now issuing tourist visas to those wishing to travel to Afghanistan. At the moment, only a small number of individuals have now received/applied for tourist visas …
Moranbong Theatre – DPRK Guide
23 September 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
Introduction The Moranbong Theatre (모란봉극장) is a theatre located at the southern foot of Moran Hill in Pyongyang City near the famous Chollima Statue. It is one of the oldest buildings in the DPRK and the current home base for the North Korean National …
Party Founding Museum – DPRK Guide
22 September 2020 / by Nicolas Platt
Introduction The Party Founding Museum is a building located in central Pyongyang where according to official DPRK history, President Kim Il Sung founded the ruling Workers Party of Korea on October 10th, 1945. In October 1970, the site was officially …
