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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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Tambok Berlin Sorong – West Papua
11 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you plan to travel Raja Ampat in West Papua then there is a decent chance you might find yourself in Sorong. The bad news is that there is not all that much to do here. The good news is that there is a place called Tambok Berlin, or the Berlin Wall, …
How To Cross Overland from West Papua To Papua New Guinea
11 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
For the first time YPT have crossed overland from West Papua to Papua New Guinea as part of our Papua Overland tour, and overall it went pretty swimmingly. So, good in fact that we already have tours taking this route planned for next year. That though …
Monastery of Tibet: Tashilunpo Monastery Ultimate Guide 2025
10 September 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Tashilunpo Monastery, which we consider one of the most worthwhile monasteries to visit in Tibet, is located in Shigatse and has served as the residence of successive Panchen Lamas. Known as the heart of Tsang, the monastery is also home to the world’s …
Techo International Airport Opens Amid Debate but with High Hopes for Cambodia
10 September 2025 / by Nathan James
Techo International Airport officially opened on 9th September 2025, ending 66 years of commercial flights at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH). The new airport is expected to draw attention from both tourists and businesses, giving a boost to Cam …
The Ambon Guide
9 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
As the capital of the Maluku Islands, Ambon is not just a gateway to travel through this beautiful archipelago, but also a mirror into the former Melanesian Republic of South Maluku. And while it does now feel more like a tier 2 Indonesian island, trav …
Bougainville Presidential Election 2025
8 September 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Citizens have been voting for the person who may well lead them into independence in 2027 in the 2025 Bougainville election. Voting began on September 5th, with counting starting on the 9th and results due by the 20th. And being a rather important elec …
Simon Sia: Governor of Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
8 September 2025 / by Andy Khong
Who is Simon Sia? He was elected in 2022 as the Governor of Eastern Highlands Province (EHP) in Papua New Guinea (PNG), marking the first time someone of ethnic Chinese origin, who was foreign born, won a seat in PNG’s National Parliament. Previous MPs …
Monastery of Tibet: Rongbuk Monastery Ultimate Guide 2025
4 September 2025 / by Steven Zhang
At the foot of Mount Everest in Tibet lies Rongbuk Monastery, the highest-altitude monastery in the world. Although not large, this monastery, where monks and nuns live together, is renowned for its unique location and is especially worth visiting for …
