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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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Is the Cook Islands A Country?
28 September 2023 / by contact paidtotravel
With the fresh announcement of our Least Visited Counties Tour you might have noticed some new destinations have been added. Some of these are “for sure” countries, while others are more ambiguous. So, is the Cook Islands a country. What is a country? …
Croatia: Pearl of the Adriatic
28 September 2023 / by Andy Khong
by Andy Khong Nestled in the heart of Europe, Croatia is a captivating country that beckons travellers with its rich history, stunning geography, and vibrant culture. Located in south-eastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, Croatia boasts a diverse lan …
Visiting the Least Visited Countries in the World with YPT
28 September 2023 / by contact paidtotravel
With us now having launched our Least Visited countries Tour for 2023-24, many may have noticed some parts have changed, so why have we done that? Quite simply, that is how things roll in these parts….. Least Visited Countries Tour Part One This one ta …
Young Pioneer Tours Sponsor Angkor City Football Club
27 September 2023 / by contact paidtotravel
The partnership between Young Pioneer Tours and Angkor City Football Club (ACFC) has been renewed with YPT again featuring on their shirts, as well as being the official travel agency of the club. The enewla of the partnership comes in time for the sta …
DPRK Travel Update – North Korea Reopens To Foreigners
26 September 2023 / by YPT Team
There have been a number of erroneous reports that North Korea has now reopened to tourism, but this is not strictly true. In fact, North Korea has partially reopened to foreigners subject to quarantine measures. You can read our September DPRK travel …
What’s the difference between the Mount Hagen Festival and the Goroka Show?
25 September 2023 / by contact paidtotravel
One question we get asked every year is what I the difference between the Mount Hagen Festival and the Goroka Show and indeed which one is actually better! The answer is they are very much same same, but with a few key differences. What are the Mount H …
How to visit the Mummies of Aseki in 2025
25 September 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Following our recent enormously successful trip to the Goroka Show, YPT took an epic road trip to the mummies of Aseki, but what exactly is this site, how do you get here and indeed is it worth going? Here’s out handy guide. What are the mummies of Ase …
What’s to like to visit the Goroka Festival – 2025
21 September 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
As the foremost experts in budget travel to Papua New Guinea it was inevitable that we started doing the Goroka Festival, or Goroka Show, so in 2025 that is exactly what we did! But what is the Goroka show, how is it and what is different from the Moun …
Packing Essentials When Touring North Korea
20 September 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Image Source: Pixabay For anyone setting off on a fascinating journey to North Korea, there’s a lot to think about, and your luggage is just the start. In order to ensure you bring everything you need with you, read on and take note of these must-have …
