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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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Manti, Pilaf and … Horse? Traditional Central Asian Cuisine
19 May 2024 / by Caitlin Graham
Many people who travel are unsure of what to expect of Central Asian cuisine. Yes, Central Asia’s neighbours to the South such as Afghanistan, Pakistan and India all have popular cuisines involving kebab, biryani and various other spicy dishes such as …
Hanoi to Nanning overland in 2025
18 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Sadly for us travel geeks the Hanoi to Nanning train is now no longer running. That though does not mean that it is impossible to still do this overland. In fact not only is this quite an easy route, but also relatively quick and cheap. And not only th …
Creating a Healthy Morning Routine While Enjoying Your Vacation
18 May 2024 / by Webmaster YPT
Looking to enhance your mornings while on vacation? Adopting healthy habits can boost your vitality and concentration levels. This piece presents ten actionable suggestions designed to assist you in establishing routines that contribute to improved mor …
How to take the Reunification Express in 2025
16 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Linking North and South Vietnam, as well as representing the country as a united one the Reunification Express is not just extremely important to the Vietnamese, but is one of the most celebrated train journeys in the world. And it is for this reason t …
Guide to Railway Street Hanoi
12 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Railway Street Hanoi is one of the most iconic places within the capital of Vietnam, welcoming thousands of tourists daily. Why do so many people come here, though, and is it worth going out of your way? To the uninitiated, Railway Street Hanoi is a la …
The surreal birthplace of Ho Chi Minh
11 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT, we are no strangers to birthplaces of great leaders, but perhaps nothing could quite prepare us for the surreal birthplace of Ho Chi Minh. Nestled in heart of Vietnam and near the nothing town that is Vinh, the site attracts hundreds of mostly …
Panmunjom and Kaesong are sadly closed to tourism for the foreseeable future
10 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
After YPT learning about if and when the DPRK would reopen for tourism on our recent trip to China, we were told an extremely interesting fact. According to our sources, Panmunjom and Kaesong are closed to tourists for the foreseeable future. The news …
Ultimate Hue Travel Guide 2025
10 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Formerly the Imperial City of Vietnam, as well as being host to the North – South Border, Hue is undoubtedly an important place for travellers. We present the Hue Travel Guide. If you have traveled much in Vietnam you will have at least come across Hue …
Epic Train Trips – Da Nang to Hue
9 May 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
From Beijing to Pyongyang, Moscow, Colombo and beyond YPT love an epic train trip. And we are happy to say, at least from our own experience that the jounce from Da Nang to Hue very much fits into the genre. Both Da Nang and Hue should both need little …
