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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 it safe to travel to Sudan? -2025 to 2026 Guide
26 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Young Pioneer Tours just returned from our yearly yang to the Republic of Sudan, a place currently going through a lot of turmoil, protests and in parts war, so the question is, is it safe to travel to Sudan? To read about if it is safe to travel to So …
Five reasons to join a travel group
20 November 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
Traveling on your own is a blast, but sometimes even the biggest lone wolves crave company. While independent travel does have its advantages, traveling with other people is almost always a more convivial, enjoyable, and fun-filled experience. A travel …
Why Australians Love to Travel
12 November 2022 / by Webmaster YPT
Australia is a country that is relaxed and laid-back, with beautiful beaches and a laid-back culture. If you’re a foodie, the country’s cuisine will be an added bonus! However, before you head to Australia, take a moment to learn about the country’s cu …
Visiting Iraq as a Women – 5 Valuable Tips
12 November 2022 / by Caitlin Graham
First and foremost, let’s address the elephant in the room, the most frequent question – Is Iraq Safe for women? Granted, it is a good question; I even posed it myself as a 26-year-old woman. Unfortunately, my entire life, what I was consuming didn’t p …
What is it it like to visit the Aqaba Special Economic Zone
8 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
With the biggest Arms Fare in the world, namely SOFEX usually taking place in Amman I had not expected to visit the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, but fate can be quite kind in tours. What the SOFEX? Officially the Special Operations Forces Exhibition an …
What is SOFEX and can you visit?
8 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
There are some surreal things you can do in this big small world of ours, and the biggest arms fair on the planet is one of them. So, what is SOFEX and can you visit? To read about exploring Wadi Rum click here. What is the history of SOFEX? What is SO …
What’s it like to visit the Car Museum in Amman?
7 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
The car museum in Amman, AKA the Royal Automobile Museum is a place that celebrates all the vehicles owned by the late King Hussein of Jordan. Now when you consider he is a relative pauper compared to say the Sultan of Brunei it is pretty bloody impres …
What’s it like to travel to Wadi Rum – Top Reasons to Visit in 2025!
7 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Wadi Rum, which literally means Valley Moon, or rather Moon Valley is one of the top tourist sites in Jordan. Is it though worthy of a trip for the adventure traveler? YPT certainly think so! Why is it called Wadi Rum/Moon Valley? Because it is a valle …
Is it safe to travel to Jordan – and scams to avoid!
7 November 2022 / by Gareth Johnson
Is it safe to travel to Jordan? The short answer is that yes it is very safe to travel to Jordan, although there are cultural elements and certain scams that need to be avoided. Of course we also always suggest following the advice of people like …
