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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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Temple of All Religions: Uniting 16 Faiths
14 November 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong In the heart of Kazan, the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Tatarstan in Russia, stands a remarkable testament to the power of unity and interfaith harmony – the Temple of All Religions. This extraordinary architectural masterpiece, …
Where should Young Pioneer Tours go in 2024 – The Results
13 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Just over a week ago we asked our Pioneers where YPT should go in 2024, and the results are not just in, but they have been quite a surprise. You can see the original poll here. In it we split the vote into two categories, regional and country/to …
Who was Kim Ung-u? – Mount Paektu Bloodline 2025
13 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Who was Kim Ung-u? In short the great-grandfather of President Kim Il-Sung, the great-great-great grandfather of Chairman Kim Jong-Un. He is also the first “revolutionary Kim” mentioned and to an extent, the head of the Mount Paektu bloodline. So, what …
What is the Mount Paektu Bloodline and what does it mean?
13 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
The Mount Paektu Bloodline, Paektu Bloodline or the so called “Kim Bloodline” is the way that dynastic succession is done in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), at least according mostly to the western narrative. Essentially it is also a w …
The Damascus Guide – Eat, sleep, drink in 2025
13 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Having survived a brutal civil war that saw ISIS literally on their doorsteps, Damascus has slowly recovered to a place that is welcoming tourists again. Things might not be exactly back to normal yet, with it still occasionally (and recently) getting …
The Evolution of SIM Cards: A Brief History of Mobile Connectivity
11 November 2023 / by Webmaster YPT
The concept of SIM cards, or Subscriber Identity Modules, dates back to the early 1990s when mobile technology was still in its infancy. These small, removable chips were initially introduced as a means of identifying and authenticating mobile phone us …
The 10 Worst Travelers That We ALL Meet – 2025 Edition
10 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Travelling brings with it a rich tapestry of people many of whom ate wonderful. Many are friends that we make for a short time, others are ones that last for a lifetime. Some though are just plain assholes. This is a guest piece for YPT, that is suppos …
What does Single Supplement Mean on a YPT Tour?
10 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
When you book a tour with YPT you will notice there is a single supplement fee, but what does single supplement mean and do you have to pay it? Here’s our guide to what can be a confusing matter. What does single supplement mean? Traditionally a single …
