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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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Kep Crab Market Guide
6 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
While world renowned for attractions such as Angkor War, as well as all of the Dark Tourism sites related to the Khmer Rouge, there are also a lot of hidden gems in Cambodia, such as Kep and indeed Kep Crab Market. And while neither of these are curren …
#ColaQuest – Est Cola
5 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Est Cola was something I discovered on Cola Quest many years ago while in Shenzhen. At the time I was shocked by how similar the color packing and flavor were to Pepsi, after some investigation I was to find this was not exactly an accident. So, what i …
Are there any countries that have never played football?
4 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Are there any countries that have never played football? The simple answer to this is that yes there is, the more nuanced answer is what do you consider as played football and what do you count as a country? For the what counts as a country, we actuall …
Who are the Khmer Krom?
4 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
The Khmer Krom, or as they are also known the Kampuchea Krom are ethic Cambodians that have lived for generations in what is currently considered Vietnam. Most of them reside in what was South Vietnam. Many, particularly those that live near the border …
Former States – South Vietnam
4 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
South Vietnam was a state that not only existed in the southern portion of Vietnam under a number of different names, but was also one of the most important in the world due to its role in the Vietnam war. The initial modern state that was known as Sou …
Ultimate Phu Quoc Guide 2025
3 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT we love getting off the beaten track discovering things and then sharing them with the masses! And our latest discovery? Phu Quoc island in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. And best of all? This island is easily visitable from the best dark to …
Can you visit former countries?
2 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT we get a lot of people that want to go to every country, which by their reckoning means every country in the United Nations (UN). We greatly support this endeavour, but also have some issues to point out. Does this mean that North and South Kore …
7 Essential Health Tips for Globe-Trotters
2 March 2024 / by Webmaster YPT
Travelers often encounter unexpected hurdles that test their well-being. A high-altitude trek, for instance, tests your lungs in ways a city marathon never would. As such, preparation becomes paramount when globetrotting is on the horizon. Stayin …
Whats it like visiting Phu Quoc prison
1 March 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
While Phu Quoc is mainly renowned for its beaches and relaxation there are a few sites related to dark tourism and the Vietnam war, principal among them being Phu Quoc prison. And while the island of Phu Quoc is not usually on most tourist radars, both …
