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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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Republic of Jämtland: Nation of Laughter, Legends and Limitless Adventure
21 July 2026 / by Andy Khong
Nestled in the heart of central Sweden lies a place where the locals proudly wave their own flag, sing their own national anthem, appoint a president, and celebrate their “independence” every summer.Welcome to the Republic of Jämtland (Republiken Jämtl …
Meeting the War Veterans Across Southeast Asia
17 July 2026 / by Anna Golmen
Thinking Southeast Asia is not a typical YPT destination? Well, think again. While Southeast Asia has become a popular backpacker route over the years, there is another side of the region that is much more our style. Some of the heaviest fighting …
Hlane Royal National Park: Wild Heart of Eswatini
13 July 2026 / by Andy Khong
There are places in Africa where nature still dictates the rhythm of life. Where the dawn is announced by the distant roar of a lion, elephants wander through ancient woodlands, and endangered rhinos graze peacefully beneath towering leadwood trees. We …
The 3 countries that French passport holders are banned from visiting
13 July 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
The French passport is regularly ranked among the strongest in the world. From South America to Southeast Asia, French citizens can usually arrive with little more than a passport and a vague plan. It is a travel document that opens doors almost everyw …
The Kamasutra Temples of Nepal: exploring the country’s sexy religious art
12 July 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
Visitors wandering through Kathmandu Valley often experience a moment of double-take. One minute they are admiring intricately carved wooden struts supporting centuries-old temples; the next, they notice that some of those carvings depict people engage …
Russia Blocks Foreign SIM Cards from Accessing Western Websites
11 July 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
Owners of foreign SIM cards have been blocked from accessing Western websites, meaning the last “loophole” for bypassing Russian internet restrictions has now been closed. This comes on the back of further legal restrictions on VPNs and access to certa …
The strange reasons why there are no UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bhutan
11 July 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
No, it’s not a mistake: there are no UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bhutan. For a country that markets itself as one of the world’s most carefully preserved destinations, this may seem weird. No ancient monastery, no Himalayan landscape, no medieval fo …
Kuang Si Waterfalls: Laos’ Most Famous Cascade Explained
11 July 2026 / by Morgan Bourven
When people picture Laos, chances are they are imagining one of three things: saffron-robed monks walking through Luang Prabang at dawn, the slow movement of boats along the Mekong, or the striking blue waters of Kuang Si Waterfalls. Table of ContentsW …
Communist ColaQuest – Trying the DDR’s Vita Cola
10 July 2026 / by Gareth Johnson
During Soviet times there were a lot of red brands made to mimic stuff created in the West, some such as the toilet paper are not missed, cars like the Yugo are fondly remembered, while some have gone but been resurrected due to nostalgia. We introduce …
