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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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China to reopen, but how fast and what does it mean for North Korean Tourism
8 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
For those that have missed the news China has seen unprecedented protest bordering on riots related to its zero-covid policy, a policy it double downed on as Xi Jinping was given an unprecedented 3rd term in office. To read about the zero-covid policy …
Is it safe to travel to Lebanon in 2025?
7 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Is it safe to travel to Lebanon? The short answer is that yes it is, but the country is going through massive problems and due care should be taken when you visit. To read if it safe to travel to Syria click here. Why is Lebanon such a mess right …
Ultimate Lebanon Travel Guide for 2024
7 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Lebanon truly is one of our favourite places to travel, not just because it leads into Syria, but because it has its whole own vibe going on. It is though c complicated place, hence our Lebanon Travel Guide for 2024. To read about why Lebanon is such a …
What is the Egypt Defence Expo – AKA EDEX 2025
5 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
When it comes to defence expos there really is a circuit, there’s of course SOFEX in Jordan, but also big ones held in held in Abu Dhabi, Turkey and also smaller ones in places as obscure as Albania. One of the biggest though is the Egypt Defence Expo, …
How to travel on the Caspian Sea Ferry – Ultimate 2025 Guide
4 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
When it comes to bodies of water not many are stranger than the Caspian Sea. In fact not an actual sea, but the largest inbound body of water in the world, it acts as a lifeblood for many people in Central Asia, from food, to trade and yes travel. …
How to visit Old Dongola – Sudan – 2025
4 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
How to visit Old Dongola, Sudan, why you should you visit and is it worth the journey. Here is the YPT guide to this fabulous piece of Sudanese history. It is no secret that Sudan is a hidden gem when it comes to historical and archaeological sit …
How to visit the Great Mosque of Samarra – Ultimate 2025 YPT Guide
4 December 2022 / by Caitlin Graham
Formerly out of reach or your average rank-and-file tourist stop, post-Saddam and ISIS Iraq is now very much open for business, including the Great Mosque of Samarra. To read if it safe to travel to Iraq click here. What is the hortatory of the Great M …
Language in Syria – what do they speak?
3 December 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
What is the language in Syria? As a predominantly Arab country the main language of Syria is Arabic, but with such a rich culture and diversity of peoples, there are also a number of other languages spoken within the country. To read if it is ethical t …
Is Sudan safe for female travellers? 5 tips for sole women tourists
3 December 2022 / by Caitlin Graham
Is Sudan safe for female travellers? In short, yes it is very safe for women to travel to Sudan touristically, Sudan is though a relatively conservative Muslim country, so there are still some cultural norms that need to be adhered to. To read about if …
