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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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Flag of Iraq
21 November 2023 / by Dominic Perry
The Republic of Iraq has had a long and turbulent history since its modern borders were first established after World War One. In that century of history there have been many flags for many governments, so here we plan to give you the definitive guide …
Can you take the train from Phnom Penh to Bangkok?
18 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you take the train from Phnom Penh to Bangkok? The short answer is that yes you can, but it will involve a very small bit of walking to complete the journey. When it comes to getting from Phnom Penh to Bangkok there are actually a lot of options. F …
Skiing in Belarus Guide 2025
18 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite being on the peripherals of the war in Ukraine, tourism, while not currently popular in the country remains possible, as doing skiing in Belarus. You can read about the Belarus Exclusion Zone here. What is the history of skiing in Belarus? As a …
Skiing in Afghanistan Guide 2025
18 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Afghanistan might be more famous for war and conflict than tourism, but that has not only not always been the case, but it is also something quickly changing, vine under the Taliban. Can you though go skiing in Afghanistan? You can read about if it eth …
What’s it like taking the train in Cambodia – 2025 Guide
17 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT we do like a train journey and while Cambodia does not exactly have the same infrastructure of Vietnam, or China, taking the train in Cambodia is still an extremely unique and enjoyable experience. You can read our Cambodia Guide here History of …
Political Neutrality at Young Pioneer Tours
16 November 2023 / by YPT Team
We’ve recently had Facebook comments over trips we’ve operated in Nagorno-Karabakh and most recently to Northern Cyprus. They came from those that had a pro-Azeri view in the former and a pro-Greek view in the later. We quite simply replied that there …
Being a Vegetarian in Afghanistan – The Must Try List
16 November 2023 / by Caitlin Graham
The Afghan stance on meat and being a vegetarian in Afghanistan Being a vegetarian traveller is sometimes hard, with many countries people (or guides) needing help understanding and accepting. In Afghanistan, meat is essential to the population’s diet, …
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 …
