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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31 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Throughout much of the Pacific drinking kava is a big deal. Many hotels carry kava to varying degrees of strength for tourists, but if you want to have the real McCoy then you need to head to a Nakamal. What’s a nakamal you ask? Well quite simply it is …
31 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
If you’re heading to Vanuatu and find yourself in Port Vila, there’s one place you absolutely cannot miss—the Blue Lagoon. This stunning spot, often overlooked by the typical tourist trail, is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the capital. …
31 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
What do you need to pack for the Pacific Islands, or too be more specific the Young Pioneer Tours Least Visited Countries Tour? Well at 4 weeks, 11 countries and a lot of different terrains it is no easy task! Do not fret though as after 7+ years of do …
31 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
2025 marks a significant moment in Cambodia’s history—the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Phnom Penh. This event, which occurred on April 17, 1975, saw the capital city fall to the Khmer Rouge, ushering in one of the darkest chapters of the 20th centur …
31 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Stunning Vanuatu has had its fair share of the problems over the years, with the most recent being the 7.7 Vanuatu Earthquake that took lives and left the tourist infrastructure in tatters. For us this meant having to decide if we would still visit as …
31 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
When you think of Tonga, the first things that probably come to mind are its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and friendly locals,,rather than Tongan cusine But there’s another side to the Kingdom of Tonga that’s worth exploring—its food. Tongan food …
30 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Bikini Atoll is a small but historically significant location in the Pacific Ocean, often remembered for its nuclear testing legacy. However, the story of this remote atoll, its people, and its future is much more complex than just its place in nuclear …
30 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
Vanuatu, a tropical archipelago nestled in the South Pacific, is a country with a fascinating and unique history. From its colonial past as a rare “condominium” to its experiment with Melanesian socialism and its modern-day global influence, Vanuatu pu …
30 December 2024 / by Gareth Johnson
For anyone venturing to Vanuatu, L’Houstalet is more than just a restaurant—it’s an institution. Nestled in the heart of Port Vila, this legendary eatery has been delighting diners with its unique blend of French sophistication and island flair since t …